North Central Educational Service District has joined with ACI Specialty Benefits to offer employee assistance programs for our districts we serve.
Benefit Summary
ACI Specialty Benefits partners with schools to offer an EAP solution designed to improve employee engagement, retention and performance. ACI is a TOP Ten EAP provider with three decades of success in delivering award-winning services to clients worldwide.
Employees and families have access to:
- 24/7 Program Access – live answer calls, text, email, mobile apps, web services
- Each employee or family member has access to 3 face to face sessions per year for counseling support (if more than 3 sessions are needed ACI will assist in finding ongoing support through the employees private insurance)
- ALL family members are covered – regardless of location or relationship
- Online clinical sessions with licensed mental health professionals
- Telephonic legal assistance including one 60 minute in-office or telephonic consultation with local attorneys
- Telephonic financial assistance for unlimited financial coaching benefit with 90- day action plan.
- Identity theft prevention/recover. Includes 50-minute consultation
- Legal and Financial Online Resource Center including interactive legal document preparation
- Always “live answer” – no automated prompts
- Veteran and military family support including veteran connection
- Total well-being benefits, mental, physical, emotional
- Unlimited child care, elder care, pet care and educational referrals
- Unlimited referrals and resources for personal services and community-based resources
- Unlimited referrals and resources for veteran-specific needs through Veteran Connection
- Unlimited access to Affinity Online, a library of work-life topics and resources
Employee Assistance Program Contacts
Latest Program News
A Closer Look at Special Education Funding in Washington State
Over recent years, many districts have reported that the actual costs of providing Special Education services have outpaced the funding received through state and federal sources. Although the Legislature raised the funding cap to 16% this year, that increase amounts to an investment of only $19.6 million for 2024-25.
How Quincy School District is Taking a Data-Driven Approach to Support Postsecondary Pathways for Students
At Quincy High School, Assistant Principal Susan Rose and her team are leveraging data to enhance their programming and support students in achieving postsecondary education. Quincy School District has been able to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data to shine a light on the barriers students face when it comes to achieving postsecondary education.
Championing Student Well-Being: The Vital Role of Student Assistance Professionals in Schools
Student Assistance Professionals (SAPs) play a crucial role in supporting students' overall well-being. Working as part of a school's student support team at the secondary level, SAPs dedicate the majority of their time to addressing students' non-academic barriers to learning. This includes issues related to school engagement and attendance, mental health needs, and substance use related issues.