Employee Assistance Services (EAS) | Poudre School District

EAS provides 24/7 crisis response.

Please call: 970-488-4925, ext. 1

All of us need help once in a while

Home, health, and life pressures can spill over into work - just as work issues can affect personal relationships. When pressures add up, we can all benefit from talking things over with an experienced, A happy family. licensed professional who can help guide us to effective solutions.

Poudre School District Employee Assistance Services (EAS) helps PSD employees and their eligible household family members cope with the demands and stresses of life. EAS assists with problem-solving strategies and mental health/substance abuse counseling services, offering a safe place for employees to solve personal issues and move forward in a positive, healthy manner.

Each individual is offered five sessions per problem, per plan year.
You do not need PSD health insurance to use EAS
EAS counseling services are FREE to you and/or your eligible family members
EAS counseling services are always voluntary and confidential.

EAS is available to help with any concern you may have, including (but not limited to):

Work/life balance
Relationship issues (spouse/partner; family conflicts; parent/child; friendships; coworkers, etc.)
Work related issues
Life changes and transitions
Physical health

Grief and Loss
Depression and anxiety
Stress
Substance use and other addictions
Mental health/substance use medically certified leave of absence

In addition to the five free sessions, participants of PSD's PPO1 or PPO2 health plans are eligible for mental health/substance use benefits, which are administered through EAS. EAS can assist with a thorough assessment, treatment planning, care coordination, and EAS network provider recommendations to best meet your needs.

How do I make an appointment?

Please call 970-488-4925. We will ask you for basic demographic information necessary to set up the appointment. If you have used EAS services within the last 90 days and we have your current demographic information, you may email EAS@psdschools.org to schedule an appointment.

Teletherapy/video counseling sessions

EAS is offering teletherapy/video-counseling sessions to staff and eligible family members. Please call EAS at (970) 488-4925 if you would like to make an appointment.

Contact Information

EAS phone: 970.488-4925 | Fax: 970.488.4933 | eas@psdschools.org

EAS Building Location (Map):
2850 McClelland Drive, Suite 2200
Fort Collins, CO 80525

Primary Contact /Administrative Office Assistant
Cierra Ortiz | 970.488-4925 (phone) | 970.488.4933 (fax) | EAS@psdschools.org

EAS Specialist (benefits/claims)
Cheryl Albaugh | 970.488-4925 (phone) | 970.488.4933 (fax) | EAS@psdschools.org

Counselors:
Barb Fisher, EAS Manager and Counselor
Kathy Forrest, EAS Counselor
Renee Gilkey, EAS Counselor
Corie Helms, EAS Counselor

24-Hour Crisis Assistance

EAS provides crisis response 24/7 at
970-488-4925, ext. 1

The EAS answering service will connect you with the on-call counselor. There is no cost for after-hours counseling. All contact is confidential.

For life-threatening emergencies or if you or a loved one is a danger to themselves or others, call 911 immediately or go to the nearest emergency room.

Confidentiality

All EAS patients are protected by strict state and federal laws and regulations, as well as professional ethical standards for counselors. EAS therapists may not release details regarding patient discussions without prior written approval from the patient. State law requires reporting of child/elder abuse or neglect and certain situations of danger to self or others. Confidentiality is discussed at the first appointment.