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: Finish Strong, Rest Well
As the school year comes to a close, the June Connect with EASE newsletter focuses on helping educators and staff finish the year with intention — and step into summer feeling renewed. This month’s theme, “Finish Strong, Rest Well,” is a reminder that how we close out a chapter matters just as much as how we begin one.
The end of the school year can bring both a sense of accomplishment and the weight of accumulated fatigue. Taking time to rest, reflect, and recharge isn’t a luxury — it’s an essential part of sustaining the energy and care that educators bring to their work.
Consider these wellness practices as you wrap up the school year:
- Prioritize sleep as a foundation for energy, focus, and emotional well-being
- Create a simple end-of-day routine to help your mind transition out of work mode
- Acknowledge what you accomplished this year — big and small
- Make space for rest and activities that restore you before the next school year begins
Small, intentional habits at the close of the year can set a positive tone for the months ahead.
🎓 Upcoming EASE Workshop
Staff are invited to participate in this month’s Calm workshop, designed to support rest, recovery, and long-term wellness.
Sleep is Your Superpower 📅 Wednesday, June 3, 2026 🕐 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
This session offers practical tools, evidence-based strategies, and supportive resources to help you:
- Improve sleep quality and build healthier sleep habits
- Enhance energy and focus throughout the day
- Strengthen emotional well-being through better rest
- Access recorded sessions and materials for continued learning
All workshops are recorded, and registered participants will receive session materials to review afterward.
Register for the Sleep is Your Superpower Workshop📄 Additional EASE Resources
Employees are encouraged to explore additional wellness supports available through EASE (Employee Assistance Service for Education):
- View the full June Connect with EASE newsletter
- Register for the Sleep is Your Superpower workshop
- Request a brief EASE Overview presentation for a staff meeting or professional development session
- Learn about the “Paws’itive Vibes” program, which brings certified therapy animals to wellness events for school employees
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