The District offers two Employee Assistance Programs provided by UNUM, the district's short-term/long-term disability provider, as well as Anthem Blue Cross. All regular (permanent) classified and academic employees and dependents (IRS dependent children to age 26) are eligible for both programs.  All employees are eligible for the Anthem Blue Cross Program.  Eligibility is the first day of the month following the employee's date of hire.

In addition to being a valuable resource to employees, the EAP has proven to be a useful source of information for managers and supervisors. The EAP will provide guidance in resolving difficult employee issues and interpersonal relationship problems amongst staff.

The two programs are as follows: 

UNUM Work Life Balance Program                     Anthem EAP Program
1-800-854-1446                                                  1-800-999-7222
www.lifebalance.net                                                www.anthemEAP.com

User ID and password: lifebalance                   USER password: butte schools

UNUM Work Like Balance Program                Anthem EAP Program
Up to 3 sessions per family member                     Up to 4 sessions per household
per incident                                                        member per incident 

Both Programs provide the following services:

• Marital and family problems
• Relationship Issues
• Alcohol abuse
• Drug dependency
• Financial and credit concerns
• Emotional problems and stress
• Child care
• Elder care
• Pre-retirement planning
• Federal taxpayer problems
• Legal issues and questions
• Interpersonal conflicts