The data proves that across the profession, teachers experience significant stress. According to RAND’s 2026 State of the American Teacher survey, 55% of teachers reported frequent job-related stress, 15% reported difficulty coping with that stress, 17% reported symptoms of depression, and 57% reported feeling burned out. Consistent with previous years, these numbers were higher for teachers compared to similar working adults. These numbers demonstrate common patterns for teachers, yet many don’t seek professional help. Teachers have access to everyday support and crisis support via their Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs).
The Resources Built Specifically to Support Teachers
Your EAP’s entire purpose is to support teachers and professors. It offers confidential support across several forms, so you can choose what fits:
- Counseling: Talk with a professional about stress, classroom challenges, or anything else on your mind, whether the source is work or personal.
- In-the-moment support: For times when you need help right away, receive support immediately without waiting for a scheduled appointment.
- Virtual support groups: Connect with others navigating similar pressures in a space built for shared understanding.
- Work-life and personal assistance: Ask for recommendations on child care, elder care, relocation, housing, education, pet care, etc.
- Medical advocacy: Receive guidance on navigating healthcare systems, such as understanding a diagnosis, resolving billing issues, or coordinating care.
- Financial consultation & legal referrals: Use professional financial coaching for budgeting, debt, retirement planning, major purchases, etc. And use personal legal referrals for estate planning, family law, real estate, and more.
- Coaching & personal development: Work with life and career coaches for goal setting, resilience, communication, and major transitions.
Free and Confidential Support
Your EAP is free and completely confidential. Neither your managers, bosses, nor coworkers know if you use your EAP benefits. It’s built to support you during a crisis and with everyday challenges.
Easy to Reach
EAPs should be easy to access and use. At AllOne Health, everything is available through the Member Portal and the AllOne Health App, so you can reach support in the way that works best for you, whenever you need it.
Receive Support So You Can Support Others
You put real care into getting your classroom and your students ready for the year ahead. This year, extend some of that same care to yourself. Your EAP is one part of doing that, and reaching out is simply a sign that you are taking your own well-being as seriously as you take everyone else’s.
To get started, visit Member Support.