Wellington Wellness plugs into EAPA network of resources and expertise

Wellington Wellness plugs into EAPA network of resources and expertise

A mental health charity with ambitions to evolve its services into an EAP has joined with the Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA) UK as an associate member.

Wellington Wellness offers support and guidance on issues affecting mental wellbeing, including finances, alcohol and drugs, bereavement and relationships, as well as one-to-one counselling via its network of registered professionals. Mental health workshops are delivered by Wellington on-site for clients. Its occupational health operation provides health surveillance and medical facilities to clients UK wide.

“As a charity, we were set up to offer assistance to those experiencing mental health challenges. We wanted to offer a blended service that would enable us to provide an employee information service with referral to recognised programmes,” said Roseanne Savage, Chair of the Wellington Mental Health and Wellness Trust. “Aligning ourselves with EAPA ensures that our client base will have access to the best possible organisations around.”

The pandemic has meant a jump in demand for counselling services from Wellington Wellness by around 60% and requests for support from companies in general by 20%.

“Now more than ever we want to ensure that we have the best tools for our clients and by being a member of the EAPA we feel confident that we can meet their needs,” added Roseanne.

“The pandemic has been a challenging time for all EAP providers, meaning extra demands on professionals and support staff and the need for adaptability,” said Eugene Farrell, EAPA chair. “For a relatively new entrant like Wellington Wellness there’s an even greater need to be part of a professional support network like EAPA where we’re able to share contacts, consolidate our strengths and maintain standards. We’re delighted Wellington have joined with us.”