Confidential counselling services for civilian employees of the Edmonton Police Service, and their families, are available through Homewood Health.

This Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) provides professional assessment, short-term counselling, and assists in referrals to appropriate community service programs. The service is available to all civilian EPS employees and their eligible dependents. Phone calls are confidential and accessible seven days a week at 1-800-663-1142.

Features include:

• Confidentiality
• Coverage provided at no cost to you
• Large selection of counsellors with professional accreditation
• Direct telephone access seven days a week
• Counselling sessions offered outside normal business hours
• Located away from EPS work-sites

View the EFAP program brochure.

For permanent employees, partial reimbursement may be available through your major medical benefits plan if you wish to access a counsellor outside of those provided through Homewood Health. Please refer to your applicable collective agreement or the Benefits at a Glance information on the City of Edmonton website for details on your level of coverage.