THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
Your Well-Being is Our Priority
History of EAP
The State of New York introduced Employee Assistance Programs as a new service to its employees in 1984. The Stony Brook University local program was founded in 1985.
EAP is a voluntary program designed to offer a highly professional, confidential source of help for people with personal challenges, including work related stress.
Confidentiality Policy
NYS EAP Coordinators must keep all information confidential unless they have written permission from the client to disclose information.
There are three exceptions to the confidentially requirement:
- The information is required to be disclosed by law, Executive Order, or agency work rule;
- There is reasonable belief a client's conduct places the client, or another person, in imminent threat of bodily harm. Imminent threat is present if there is an immediate threat of physical harm.
- There is reasonable belief to suspect that child abuse has recently been or will be committed. This includes physical, emotional, and psychological abuse and neglect.
Please discuss any questions you may have about this confidential policy with the EAP coordinator.
Advisory Committee
The EAP Labor Management Advisory Committee is a Presidential Committee promoting the services of EAP to the Stony Brook University community. The Committee members represent both labor and management. All have voting privileges according to the Bylaws except the EAP staff and the Presidential Liaison. Members represent their constituents’ needs related to mental health and wellness, and workplace issues. The Committee is a source of constructive and positive labor management relations which promotes a healthy, productive and safe work environment.
EAP at SBU
Welcome to Stony Brook Employee Assistance Program (EAP) serving Stony Brook University, Stony Brook Medicine, and Long Island State Veterans Home.The Employee Assistance Program at Stony Brook University is a confidential assessment, referral and consultation service available at no cost to faculty, staff, graduate student employees, retirees and their dependents. Representatives of labor-management comprise the EAP Advisory Committee that jointly sponsors our program.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide a voluntary, confidential and comprehensive worksite based program for the purpose of enhancing the overall well-being and productivity of faculty, staff and the organization.
Our Goals
- To improve the health and well-being of faculty and staff.
- To reduce the impact of personal and job related problems on the employee productivity.
- To communicate that Stony Brook University cares about its employees.
- To support Stony Brook University policies for maintaining a safe and respectful workplace.
- To work closely with the EAP Advisory Committee in order to serve our employees, and maintain good relations with labor and management.
ALEXIS RODGERS, LMSW
EAP Coordinator
Alexis Rodgers is a dedicated and experienced social work professional currently serving as the Lead EAP Coordinator for the Employee Assistance Program at Stony Brook University. With a Master's Degree in Social Work from Stony Brook University and licensure as a Master Social Worker (LMSW), Alexis brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role.
In her current position, Alexis provides crucial support to university employees through assessment, support, programming and education. She serves as a confidential resource for employees across various Stony Brook entities, including the university campus, Stony Brook Medicine, and the Long Island State Veterans Home.
Prior to her role at Stony Brook, Alexis spent nearly eight years as the Director for Community Impact and Referral Programs at The Association for Mental Health & Wellness in Ronkonkoma, NY. There, she oversaw multiple community outreach efforts, managed support groups, and developed a Professional Development training program that reached more than 1,000 licensed professionals.
Alexis is a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor, having trained over 2,000 individuals in both in-person and virtual settings. She is also trained in Critical Incident Stress Management and is certified to provide Seminar in Field Instruction (SIFI) for Social Work Students.
Throughout her career, Alexis has demonstrated a strong commitment to mental health awareness, community wellness and professional development. Her experience spans various aspects of social work, including case management in alternative-to-incarceration programs and drug courts.
Alexis holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from the State University of New York at Old Westbury, complementing her social work expertise with a broader understanding of public health issues.
LISA OWENS, M.S., CCSP
EAP Coordinator
Lisa M. Owens, M.S., CCSP, brings more than 35 years of administrative, educational and community experience to the Stony Brook University's Healthier U program. Having sharpened her skills in leadership, teamwork and people management along with being mentored throughout her career, she quickly learned the importance of prioritizing people. She prides herself in being dedicated to empowerment in career and personal growth.
Lisa began her education at Briarcliffe College, earning an Associate's Degree, followed by a Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the New York Institute of Technology and a Master's Degree in Adult Education from Buffalo State College. For the past 4 years she has served as Certified Career Services Provider and Global Career Development Facilitator.
With 10 years in human services, Lisa has managed outreach programs and facilitated career and personal development workshops. She is an advocate for women's empowerment, having completed a Leading in Community Certificate at Adelphi University, and continues to commit personal time to community outreach efforts supporting women in underserved communities.
Lisa loves her work and affirms daily, “Today I will use my gifts, talents, and resources to help others. If I say or do anything that helps just one person, I am doing what I am purposed to do!"