Your New University of Maine System (UMS) Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Sometimes, life can feel overwhelming. It doesn’t have to. Our EAP, by ComPsych® GuidanceResources,® provides confidential counseling, expert guidance, and valuable resources to help you handle any of life’s challenges, big or small. Keep reading to learn how our EAP can help you, or visit our EAP employee website now for step-by-step instructions to activate your account. Family members—also covered by the EAP—can access information on our public website.


Free and confidential services are available 24/7

Confidential Emotional Support

6 in-person sessions per issue per year.

  • Anxiety, depression, stress
  • Grief, loss, and life adjustments
  • Relationship/marital conflicts
  • Work and Lifestyle Support
  • Child, elder, and pet care
  • Moving and relocation
  • Shelter and government assistance

Legal Guidance

  • Divorce, adoption, and family law
  • Wills, trusts, and estate planning
  • Free consultation and discounted local representation

Financial Resources

  • Retirement planning, taxes
  • Relocation, mortgages, insurance
  • Budgeting, debt, bankruptcy and more

Digital Support

  • Connect to counseling, work-life support, or other services
  • Tap into an array of articles, podcasts, videos, slideshows
  • Improve your skills with on-demand training

Interactive Digital Tools

  • Self-care platform offers guided health programs
  • Tackle anxiety, depression, stress
  • Improve mindfulness, sleep, and more

Wellness Support

  • Make positive lifestyle changes with health coaching
  • Improve your nutrition, exercise habits, and weight loss efforts
  • Get help with smoking cessation, back care, resiliency, and more