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NIEAPA Membership

BE A PART OF OUR GROWING PROFESSION AND GROW YOUR PROFESSIONAL FUTURE!

The Employee Assistance Professionals Association, Northern Illinois Chapter, invites you to become a member and enjoy the many benefits you will receive:

  • Attend Chapter Meetings and Educational Programs for FREE
  • Obtain CEUs and PDHs for Social Workers, Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Human Resource Professionals, and CEAPs - FREE
  • Access to the Member-only section on the website including archives of recorded webinars from the past.
  • Meet colleagues who are part of your profession
  • Obtain discounts for the local and international conferences
  • Stay abreast of new developments and trends in the profession
  • Participate in outstanding networking opportunities
  • Have access to all resources available through the International Employee Assistance Professional Association (EAPA)
  • Receive Journal of Employee Assistance, the EAPA quarterly publication
  • Enjoy the opportunity of serving on the NIEAPA Board of Directors or specialized committees, providing the opportunity to meet some of the leading area Employee Assistance Professionals and help carry out strategic initiatives for NIEAPA

Learn more about the value of a NIEAPA membership!

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(As a chapter of EAPA, all NIEAPA Membership applications and renewals are administered centrally through EAPA Global at their website, www.eapassn.org)

Membership FAQs

  • Membership is by individual, not by company unless the company purchases an entity membership*
  • People from the same company cannot "share" membership
  • Individuals must join EAPA in order to join NIEAPA
  • Students receive discounted membership dues fee
  • Dues must be renewed annually through EAPA

Membership Categories

Your EAPA membership is an investment in your own professional growth, and an important building block in strengthening the employee assistance profession. A list of membership categories can be viewed here.


Entity Membership* / Group Discounts

An Entity / Agency employer may purchase an Entity Membership.  Professional memberships are purchased under an Entity discounted rate are owned by the Entity.Specific EA professionals covered by the Entity Membership will be identified by name. All EA professionals under the Entity Membership will have the same renewal date. When an EA professional under the Entity Membership leaves the entity, the Entity can name a new EA professional. The departing EA professional will be covered until the group renewal date to provide an opportunity to bring their new employer on board. Following is a discount rate based on the number of people in your membership group, assuming the membership fee of $170 per person. For example if you have 5 members in your Entity Group, you will receive a 10% off on your total membership fee. An invoice will then be sent to the Agency to pay this fee for their employers.  The discount only applies to the dues for EAPA, the Chapter dues are not discounted.  NIEAPA Chapter dues are currently $40 in additional to the EAPA dues.

Discount Rate off of EAPA dues:  

3 - 5 ppl 10%

6 - 10 ppl  15%

11 - 20 ppl  20%


EAPA Questions? Contact EAPA’s Member Services Manager at membership@eapassn.org or call 703-387-1000 x311. Please note the EAPA office is located in EST time zone.

NIEAPA Questions? Contact nieapa@corpevent.com or 312-756-7756.

Membership Benefits

  • Exclusive subscriptions to EAP publications and access to online educational and research resources.
  • Deep discounts on EAP conferences, certification, and training.
  • Peer to peer connection with EAP leaders and practitioners in your community and around the world.
  • Opportunity to expand your horizons and grow your career as part of the world’s largest organization for EA professionals.

See a more detailed list of current EAPA Membership Benefits!









Member of the Year Award

Each year NIEAPA honors a Member of the Year at the annual Conference. NIEAPA chapter members have the opportunity to nominate a fellow active member for the honor of Member of the Year. Please participate in this nomination process by clicking here and completing the online form. The Awards Committee, which is comprised of the previous years’ recipients, will review the candidates' qualifications and select the winner. The Member of the Year will receive the award during the NIEAPA Annual Conference in June.

Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP)

The world’s only professional credential denoting expertise in the EAP body of knowledge and behavioral health in the workplace. Professionals in any field become certified in their specialty to demonstrate their expertise and commitment to their profession. Employee assistance is no different!
What is a CEAP?
CEAP Forms and Application

Employee Assistance Specialist - Clinical (EAS-C)

Make sure to join us at our upcoming training July 31st! \The EAS-C is role specific training designed for mental health professionals in private practice in the United States who contract with EAP companies to provide EA services to work organizations, employees, and family members.

What is EAS-C and How Can I Register?

Northern Illinois Chapter Employee Assistance Professionals Association (NIEAPA)

Address: 400 E. Randolph #3115, Chicago. IL 60601
Phone: +1 (312) 756-7756
Email: nieapa@corpevent.com

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