The NYS Employee Assistance Program (EAP) was established in 1983 to help state employees balance the demands of work, home, and life. EAP is a work-Life Services benefit sponsored jointly by labor and management.

As an employer, the state recognizes that employees are subject to stress and pressures that can affect their ability to be effective at work. EAP assists employees in identifying and resolving personal, family, and workplace issues so they can live healthier, happier, and ore productive lives.