Employment and Human Resources
Benefits
Southern Miss Employee Advantage
Committed to seeing all faculty and staff “soar to new heights” by enhancing their quality of life, furthering their educational and personal goals, and taking their employee experience TO THE TOP!
What: An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) called GuidanceResources®
Who: All benefit eligible employees, as well as
- Anyone in their household
- Their dependents away at college
When: Now!
How: Call: 800-272-7255
TTY: 800-697-0353
App: GuidanceNow
Online: GuidanceResources.com
Please note: This will require Web ID COM589 to set up an account; and type Unive when asked the name of our institution (USM should pop up for you to select).
The GuidanceResources® program includes:
Confidential Emotional Support
Highly trained clinicians will listen to your concerns and help you or your family members with any issues, including:
• Anxiety, depression, stress
• Grief, loss and life adjustments
• Relationship/marital conflicts
Work-Life Solutions
Specialists provide qualified referrals and resources for just about anything on your to-do list, such as:
• Finding child & elder care
• Hiring movers or home repair contractors
• Planning events, locating pet care
Mental Health Counseling
All participants receive free access to counseling for stress, depression, family and other issues. These sessions can be telephonic, online or in-person with a local counselor. That’s 3 free sessions per person, per issue, per year.
Legal Guidance
Talk to an attorney for practical assistance with your most pressing legal issues, including:
• Divorce, adoption, family law, wills, trusts & more
Need representation? Get a free 30-min consultation and a 25% reduction in fees.
Online Support
GuidanceResources® Online is your 24/7 link to vital information, tools & support. Log on for:
• Articles, podcasts, videos, slideshows
• On-demand training
• “Ask the Expert”- personal responses to your questions
Financial Resources
Financial experts can assist with a wide range of issues, such as:
• Retirement planning, taxes
• Relocation, mortgages, insurance
• Budgeting, debt, bankruptcy
Not sure if GuidanceResources® can help- call them and ask!
University of Southern Mississippi employees should click here to access the Fringe Benefit PDF and other Benefit Resources.
Learn more by clicking here.