Free, Confidential Mental Health Support Now Available through WSDA Member Assistance Program

What Is the Member Assistance Program?

The WSDA Member Assistance Program — free to all members — offers help when you’re facing issues that interfere with your health, well-being, and productivity at home or at work.

Members can access up to 3 free face-to-face or telehealth sessions per issue per year (no co-pay, deductible, or premium) with a qualified clinical expert who can assess your concerns and develop a plan of action.

Members also have access to 24/7 immediate phone support to connect with licensed clinicians who are available to listen and talk with you about any issue you may be facing.

These services are provided at no cost and are strictly confidential.

How to Access Services

If you are in crisis or need immediate support: 

• Call 800-777-4114 and request to talk with a counselor. This immediate phone support does not apply toward your free sessions and is strictly confidential.

To be assigned a provider within 48 hours:

• By Phone: Call 800-777-4114. Program staff will ask about your concerns and preferences to match you with the best available resource. This service is strictly confidential.
• Online: Visit FirstChoiceEAP.com and click the “Request a Referral” link. Complete the questions and it will be forwarded to an EAP staff member who will process your request. Please include if you have any special preferences in the type of provider you would like to see. This service is strictly confidential.
• Telehealth via Talkspace: Talkspace offers convenient, private virtual support by text, email, phone, or secure video. Self-refer through Talkspace at talkspace.com/FirstChoiceHealthEAP, or request a referral by calling 800-777-4114 or clicking the “Request a Referral” link at FirstChoiceEAP.com. This service is strictly confidential.

Learn more about counseling services and Talkspace telehealth through the WSDA Member Assistance Program.

Are There Exceptions to Confidentiality?

WSDA Member Assistance Program services through First Choice Health EAP are free, confidential, and follow all federal and state privacy laws. For your safety, there are some exceptions to confidentiality:

• Intent to harm self/others
• Child abuse
• Elder abuse

When to Call the Member Assistance Program

Whether you are facing work or financial stress, relationship issues, grief, anxiety/depression, life changes, trauma or other issues that interfere with your health, well-being, and productivity, the WSDA Member Assistance Program is here to support you.

WSDA’s Commitment to Wellness

WSDA is committed to supporting the personal well-being of those in our dental community and building a broader culture of wellness within the Association.

“Mental health is something that affects us all,” said WSDA Dental Wellness Task Force Chair Dr. Emily Hobart. “We are here to be supportive of our dentists and help them feel their best and thrive — both in their profession and in their lives. We are in this together!”

The launch of the Member Assistance Program continues to expand the Association’s wellness resources for member dentists. Learn more and access additional resources at wsda.org/wellness.