The City of Vancouver’s Civic Employees Assistance Program was first introduced in 1978.

In 1991 a task force of City employees and union representatives was established. Upon review of the program it was decided that a separate society outside of the City would run the EAP, with program offices located off site away from City Hall and Union offices. The Society is non-profit and funded by the City.

The VCEAP, established in 1992, is a joint effort by the Unions/Associations and Management of the City of Vancouver. The Vancouver Civic Employees Assistance Society is made up of members of management, union and associations of the City of Vancouver.

The task force also recommended a network of “peers” be established to encourage fellow employees to seek assistance from the EAP counselors/services. Participating Unions accepted responsibility for the costs associated with the training of the peer referral network. The participating Unions were committed to actively contribute to the EAP to ensure it was a “joint” program.

Click here to learn more about our Peer Referral Program.