Loyola University Chicago

Human Resources

Employee Assistance Program

The University offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to help find solutions to issues and difficulties of daily life, and provide supportive materials designed to help you live a balanced lifestyle. This program is offered at no cost through Perspectives, Ltd. and is available to all employees and their families. 

Assessment, referral, and short-term counseling services are provided at no cost. If a referral includes ongoing counseling for mental health or substance abuse, Perspectives will help coordinate the referral with insurance, as appropriate. A variety of assistance is available to faculty, staff, and their families, including:

  • Individual counseling on a wide range of personal and work issues;
  • Supervisor and manager consultations;
  • Work-life services;
  • Workshops and seminars for departments; and
  • Wellness and educational material and resources.

Perspectives follows all state and federal confidentiality laws. No information is shared without your written permission except where required by law. No record of EAP participation will appear in your personnel file. 

Appointments by Phone
To schedule an individual appointment with one of Perspectives' licensed professionals, call 800.456.6327. Perspectives schedules appointments weekdays from 8:00AM – 6:00PM, and has 24-hour/7-day-a-week emergency services. 

Online Resources
To access Perspectives online, please go to www.perspectivesltd.com to create a new account. Here are the steps:

  • Select Portal Login at the top of the website. Choose "Member Login" and select "Sign-up" to create a new account.
  • Add the Company/Student Code: LOY500
  • Enter your email address
  • Create a new password and select "Sign Up."

Additionally, explore the Perspectives-Portal Flyer with Access Code to browse benefits and learn about requesting services. 

The Perspectives website features topics of the month with webinars, tips and resources easily accessible from the homepage. This website is useful in many ways:

  • Learn how to improve relationships relating to caregiving, college life, family, interpersonal, military, parenting, and self-care
  • Health Risk Assessments combine your family’s health history with information about your daily life and current health status to help predict your risk for certain conditions
  • Use hundreds of interactive calculators to crunch numbers on everything from auto loans to savings goals
  • Find over 100 legal forms with a click of a button
  • Learn important information from experts through webinars and health videos

Perspectives EAP provides a variety of resources to assist faculty and staff during challenging times. For more information, the information below.

You can access Perspectives Online resources on your iPhone or Android smartphone at any time through the Perspectives website. Once you download the app, enter Loyola’s access code (LOY500). Afterwards, you can select the Member Portal option. Please note, you will need to create an account (as shared above) to login to access resources.

A number of live webinars on a variety of work-life topics are offered. If you miss a webinar, archived webinars may be available for review via the Perspectives website. Please note that accessing archived materials may require you to log in. In order to access the materials, you will need to create an individual account. 

Online Resources
To access Perspectives online, please go to www.perspectivesltd.com to create a new account. Here are the steps:

  • Select Portal Login at the top of the website. Choose "Member Login" and select "Sign-up" to create a new account.
  • Add the Company/Student Code: LOY500
  • Enter your email address
  • Create a new password and select "Sign Up."

Interested in receiving the Perspectives newsletters and other EAP-related communications? Sign up online.

Resources

  • Students: Loyola’s Safety Net website also provides resources for students and families seeking policies, support, and cessation tips for alcohol and drug use.

  • Faculty and staff: Additional smoking cessation resources include the Aetna Tobacco Cessation Journeys program as well as access to licensed professionals, videos, and articles through the Perspectives Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The Perspectives coaching program focuses on the individual to develop a successful path to smoking cessation and living a smoke-free lifestyle.

Additional information about smoking cessation resources are available online.

Stress Management & Self-Care

Creating a Safe & Supportive Workplace

Explore the Benefits Flyer with Access Code to learn about additional health and wellness services provided by Perspectives, including:

  • Mental Health Sessions
  • Life Coaching
  • Financial Consultation
  • Legal Referrals
  • Work-Life Resources and Referrals
  • Personal Assistant
  • Medical Advocacy
  • Member Portal