The University of Maine System (UMS) values employees and provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefit to help employees and families cope with challenging times.

The EAP is a free, voluntary, and confidential service provided by ComPsych® Guidance Resources®. It provides employees, retirees, and their household members with assessments, consultations, and resource referrals. The EAP is designed to assist you in dealing with a wide variety of personal concerns, such as:

  • Emotional Support
  • Work and Lifestyle Support
  • Legal Guidance
  • Financial Resources
  • Wellness Support

The UMS EAP website for employees (external site) describes the full range of services.

Free and confidential employee assistance and work-life services are available 24/7.

Get started by visiting your UMS EAP at the ComPsych® Guidance Resources® website and log in or register using the steps below. You can also call 1-866-365-0829 (TRS: Dial 711) 

  • Navigate to ComPsych® Guidance Resources® (external website). It may take a moment for the login box to load.
  • If this is your first visit, select the Register button below the blue login button. Otherwise, log in to access your benefits!
  • Enter our Organization Web ID (ums) in the white box and select the blue Register button.
  • Continue by adding the requested information, review the checkboxes, and click the blue Submit button to get started.