Employee Services:

We all experience ups and downs in life. Stresses, conflicts and challenges occur as part of daily living. Often we deal with these situations on our own or with the help of family and friends.

However, sometimes it helps to talk to an experienced counselor.

Your employer recognizes how important you are to the success of the organization.  So they provide this valuable Employee Assistance Program (EAP) service Free of Charge, to support the well being of you and your family.

Blomquist Hale Consulting offers solution focused counseling for work or personal problems. Counseling is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is 100% confidential. Our extensive network of experienced therapists will work with you and provide the tools and strategies you need to resolve the situation. If ongoing or specialized services are needed, the counselor will refer you to an appropriate resource.

Here are common reasons to call Blomquist Hale Consulting:

Blomquist Hale Consulting (BHC) counselors use a brief, solution-focused therapy model to help you resolve any type of life distressing problems. With face to face counseling, therapists can teach you how to resolve your unique problem while providing caring support along the way. If ongoing or specialized services are needed, the counselor will refer you to an appropriate resource. Here are some common reasons to see an EAP counselor.

• Stress
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Domestic Violence
• Gambling
• Nutrition
• Men’s & Women’s Issues
• Anger
• Drug, Alcohol or addictions
• Parenting issues
• Group counseling
• Death

Relationship seminars and marital counseling are extremely helpful to create happy, healthy relationships.

Difficulties with kids are generally best helped using a family therapy model that supports the parents attempts to assist their children.

Group therapy can be a very important tool to effectively address certain issues. Our offices offer group therapy free of charge. Several educational groups are also available.

Financial problems can happen to anyone, regardless of income, and can range from minor budgeting to major concerns that threaten bankruptcy. They may stem from a sudden loss of income, unexpected expenses or uncontrolled spending. Unfortunately, financial difficulties frequently make existing problems worse or create new ones.  A professional financial consultant or your EAP counselor can help with you to explore solutions to financial problems and train you in cash flow management skills. You can participate in our Financial Peace University (13 week course) or be referred into community resources. Here are a few areas we can help.

Worrying about a legal matter can be stressful and distracting, making it hard to concentrate on your work or cope with problems outside the workplace. Perhaps you need a legal opinion about a family or domestic relationship, require help solving a landlord-tenant dispute or have a consumer issue. At times like these, speaking with an attorney can be helpful. 

Finding a competent attorney is often a time-consuming and frustrating. Blomquist Hale EAP legal referral service can take the guesswork out of selecting an attorney. Here are some common legal areas.

To speak with a Blomquist Hale EAP counselor or to be referred to a legal consultant call our toll-free number today.

Note: Blomquist Hale does not supply referrals to employees wishing to take legal action against any employer or for issues related to the workplace. 

Where do you start in your search for child care assistance? Knowing what to look for is something you can learn - quickly and easily. Blomquist Hale Consulting (BHC ) offers you support in identifying quality child-care for your children, after school and summer programs, special needs care and more. We help you locate services that emphasize health, safety, a good physical environment, caring adult/child interactions and activities to promote healthy growth and development. When you know your little ones are being cared for you can comfortably settle in at work and focus on the tasks at hand.

As our population ages, we are facing the increased responsibility of caring for aging parents or relatives. Many people find themselves sandwiched between the needs of their dependent children and the needs of dependent parents or relatives.

Caregiving can take many forms: emotional reassurance, transportation, shopping, home maintenance, financial and medical management, monetary support and personal care tasks. Here are some important facts. Only a small portion of the elderly live in nursing homes. Families provide 80% of the care received by frail elderly. Approximately 33% of employees are responsible for two or more elderly people. And between 30% and 50% of employees who care for an elderly person also have at least one dependent child at home.

Both women and men function as caregivers and both rank eldercare as extremely difficult and demanding. While eldercare can be personally rewarding, we know it can also place tremendous strain on caregivers, leaving them emotionally drained, financially burdened and physically exhausted.

Should you find yourself in a crisis situation it’s nice to know that immediate assistance from a therapist is only a phone call away. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you should you face a difficult situation. If the situation requires a medical emergency call your doctor or 911 to receive immediate help.

Blomquist Hale offers a host of educational seminars to assist you. These are generally presented at your worksite and are designed to offer specific, helpful suggestions on a variety of topics. Topics range from wellness to work-life issues, and include training in specific leadership and work-related skills.