Employee Assistance Service for Education - EASE
Counseling Services for Individuals
EASE provides confidential counseling, phone consultations, and community referrals for ERUSD employees and their families.
EASE counselors specialize in:
- family troubles
- emotional distress
- drug/alcohol problems
- job anxieties and stress
- grief, loss, and life transitions
EASE is primarily an assessment and brief counseling service that focuses on early support. Counselors work with employees, supervisors, and labor representatives to identify concerns and offer proactive help.
EASE is not a replacement for your health-care plan, but it is a helpful and effective extension of your existing benefits.
💬 EASE Wellness Spotlight: Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month
September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. This month's Connect with EASE newsletter includes guidance for starting conversations about mental health, warning signs, safety-planning tools, trainings, and crisis-support resources.
View the September Connect with EASE Newsletter
🏠 Welcome Back Toolkit & EASE Catalog of Services
Our new toolkit includes resources to help districts and organizations manage the transition into the school year and reconnect with healthy routines. It includes a link to our catalog of services, with the full range of EASE services that can be requested.
View the EASE Welcome Back Toolkit🎓 New Monthly Wellness Workshops
We're excited to introduce our 2026–27 EASE Mental Health and Well-Being Workshop Series. Workshops are free for EASE member organization employees. Registration includes access to the live workshop and recording.
- Understanding Mental Health — September 9 | 3:00–4:00 p.m. | Online
- Supporting Mental Wellness — September 23 | 12:00–1:00 p.m. | Online
🧙 New Find Your Balance Movement & Wellness Series
Join us for live movement and mindfulness classes. No experience is required. All levels are welcome.
- Gentle Yoga — September 2 | 4:00–5:00 p.m.
- Tai Chi/Qi Gong — September 23 | 4:00–5:00 p.m.
EASE services are available to district employees and their family members, offering confidential counseling, wellness resources, and support for life and work challenges.
For questions or requests, contact [email protected] or call (562) 922-6683.
📞 24/7 EASE Hotline: 1-800-882-1341