Employee Assistance Program

You Take Care of Others. Let Us Take Care of You.

Confidential support for Suffolk County Sheriff's Department employees and their families.

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  • Confidential
  • Free to Employees
  • Available 24/7

Sometimes the Hardest Step Is the First Conversation.

You don't have to wait until things become overwhelming. You can reach out after a hard shift, during a stretch of ongoing stress, or when something at home is weighing on you.

Family concerns, grief, financial pressure, or simply needing someone to talk to are all good reasons to contact EAP. You do not need to have it figured out first.

Support starts with a conversation.

Support for Work, Life and Everything In Between

EAP provides support, guidance, resources and referrals across a wide range of personal and work-related concerns.

Stress & Wellness

Stress, burnout, anxiety and emotional wellness.

Critical Incidents

Support following traumatic or difficult events.

Family & Relationships

Family concerns, relationships and personal challenges.

Grief & Loss

Support during bereavement and difficult transitions.

Financial Guidance

Financial and retirement-related guidance and resources.

Substance Use

Confidential support and connections to appropriate resources.

Workplace Challenges

Support navigating work-related difficulties.

Counseling & Referrals

Connections to professional counseling and additional services when appropriate.

What You Can Expect

Confidential

Your privacy is respected. Conversations are handled confidentially within applicable law and Department policy.

Free to Employees

There is no cost to contact EAP or access EAP support.

Available 24/7

Support is available whenever you need it, day or night.

Not Sure If EAP Is Right for You?

You don't have to know exactly what kind of help you need before reaching out. Start with a conversation. The EAP team can listen, help you understand your options, and connect you with the right resources when appropriate.

Start a Confidential Conversation

Meet Your EAP Team

Trusted members of the Department are available to help employees take the next step.

House of Correction

Nashua Street Jail

Sometimes It Helps to Talk to Someone Who Understands the Work.

SCSD Peer Support gives employees access to colleagues who can listen, offer support, and help connect you with additional resources when needed.

House of Correction

  • Sgt. Ryan Dorgan
  • Dep. Kenny Sheehan
  • Dep. Pierre Tulin
  • Dep. Chris Kelly
  • Dep. Eric Antuniz
  • C/W Michael Murphy

Nashua Street Jail

  • Sgt. Tom McGuire
  • Dep. Shawn Obrien
  • C/W Rosemary Arias
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Questions Employees Often Ask

Yes. Conversations with EAP are treated as confidential within applicable law and Department policy. Reaching out is meant to be private and handled professionally.

No. There is no cost to contact EAP or access EAP support.

No. Many employees reach out about everyday stress, a difficult stretch at home, or a question they want to talk through. You do not need a reason that feels big enough.

Yes. EAP support is available to Suffolk County Sheriff's Department employees and their families.

Stress and burnout, emotional wellness, critical incidents, family and relationship concerns, grief and loss, substance use, financial and retirement questions, domestic violence resources, and workplace challenges are all common reasons employees reach out.

A member of the EAP team will listen, talk through what you are dealing with, and help you understand your options. If it would help, they can connect you with additional resources.

Yes. When appropriate, EAP can provide referrals to professional counseling and other specialized or community resources.

Peer Support connects you with colleagues who understand the work. They can listen, offer support, and help you connect with additional resources when needed. To reach a Peer Support team member, email eap@scsdma.org.

You Don't Have to Handle It Alone.

Whatever you're facing, you don't have to figure out the next step by yourself. A confidential conversation can be a place to start.

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Available 24 hours a day | 7 days a week

Need Immediate Emergency Help?

EAP is a support resource. It is not a replacement for emergency services. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or contact the appropriate emergency service.