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Active benefit-eligible employees and their dependents covered by a UM medical plan also have access to behavioral health benefits through United Behavioral Healthcare’s (UBH) Live and Work Well program (exit UM System site).
Access code: UMISSOURI
Columbia: MU / MU Health Care / UM System
The University offers in-house EAP services for MU, MUHC and UM System employees and their immediate family members. Scheduling for the EAP occurs through the HR Service Center. EAP appointments are offered in-person, via videoconference or by phone.
The primary contact number for the EAP remains (573) 882-6701, however HR Service Center personnel will assist with scheduling consultation with the EAP. Stakeholders may continue to directly contact the EAP Director via email for services or to discuss custom EAP resources and team presentations. Visit the main EAP webpage for additional information.
Location/contact:
McReynolds Hall - Suite 465
305 South 5th Street
Columbia, Missouri 65211
Phone: (573) 882-6701
Fax: (877) 655-9314
*In-person appointments are also available on-site at MU Health Care’s main campus. Please call to schedule.
James Hunter, EAP Director
HunterJD@Missouri.edu
Master of Science, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Kansas State University
Master of Social Work, University of Missouri-Columbia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Available for consultation Monday through Friday
Zahra Dashtaki, EAP Practitioner
M.A, M. Ed, CRAADC, LPC
Available for consultation Monday and Wednesday
Regular Business Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
After Hours and Weekend Phone Support:
In the event emergency behavioral health or medical services are needed after regular business hours, the individual should call 911 or immediately proceed to an emergency room for care and consult with their insurance company.
The University offers an emotional support phone line, available 24 hours per day, seven days a week:
- ComPsych 24/7 Emotional Support Line
(833) 515-0754 (TTY: 800-697-0353)
Resources:
Critical Incident and Urgent Clinical/Workplace Consultation Requests:
Critical incident and urgent clinical/workplace consultation requests are given priority for scheduling and response. Trained EAP clinicians are available during regular business hours to respond and facilitate access to fitting resources either directly or by referral to community-based resources.
The EAP conducts a quarterly analysis of staffing patterns, services and availability to best accommodate the service needs and working hours of the university community.
Parking: Two reserved parking spaces are available in lot RC8 for McReynolds Hall appointments.
Kansas City: University of Missouri-Kansas City
The University partners with Saint Luke's LIFEWISE EAP to offer EAP services to UMKC employees and their immediate family members.
Location/contact:
(816) 931-3073 or (800) 327-1223
Regular Hours:
Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Resources:
Online services: Log in to the St. Luke’s LIFEWISE system for articles, videos, and more.
- Company code: UMKC
- Online articles
- Interactive content
- Monthly online seminars
Counseling services:
- EAP sessions are offered in-person, via videoconference or by phone.
Rolla: Missouri University of Science and Technology
The University partners with ComPsych GuidanceResources to offer EAP services to S&T employees and their immediate family members.
Location/contact: ComPsych
(833) 515-0754 (TTY: 800-697-0353)
Hours: 24 hours a day; 7 days a week
Resources:
- ComPsych GuidanceResources flyer (PDF, 126KB)
- FAQs for Employees (PDF, 96KB)
- FAQs for Managers and Supervisors (PDF, 97KB)
St. Louis: University of Missouri-St. Louis
The University partners with the UMSL Center for Behavioral Health (CBH) to offer EAP services to UMSL employees and their immediate family members.
Location/contact:
Center for Behavioral Health
12837 Flushing Meadows Dr., Ste. 220
Town & Country, MO 63131
(314) 516-4357, Option 2
Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Resources:
- EAP appointments offered in-person at CBH West County or via videoconference.
- Referral to quality, cost-effective resources within the community.
- Follow-up and case management services.
- Critical incident stress debriefings for issues such as death of an employee, medical emergencies, natural disasters and pandemic-related stressors. Stakeholders may contact CBH to discuss custom EAP resources and team presentations.
Reviewed 2023-03-07
