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The faculty/employee assistance program of Duke University and Health System

Personal Assistance Service (PAS)

Learn how PAS can help you, how to access their services, and what sorts of resources are available.

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Appointments

Our staff of licensed professionals offers assessment, short-term counseling, and referrals to help resolve a range of personal, work, and family problems. PAS services are available at no charge to benefit-eligible Duke faculty, staff, and their family members.

Duke Employees

To schedule an appointment to meet with a PAS counselor contact the PAS office at 919-416-1PAS (919-416-1727), Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Out-of-State Employees

Services are provided through Business Health Services (BHS) at 800-327-2251.

Main Street Location

Main Street location: 2200 West Main Street, Erwin Square Tower, on the 4th floor in Suite 400A. Free parking is available around the building. Transportation is also available on the H5 Duke shuttle from Duke North, Duke South, Hock Plaza, and Erwin Mill.

Duke Raleigh Location

The Duke Raleigh PAS office is located in Suite 214 in the building known as MOB 3. This building is right behind Duke Raleigh Hospital. When you turn into the parking lot, you will see the building has two floors. You will want to park on the side of the building that is behind the Eye Center. When you arrive, please check in with the front desk of the EOHW Clinic.

Duke Regional Location

Duke Regional Hospital is located on North Roxboro Street in Durham. Please contact PAS at 919-416-1727 for details about this location.

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PAS carefully adheres to professional standards of ethics and confidentiality. Appointments and services are confidential to the fullest extent permitted by law. Except for danger to self or others, child abuse or neglect, or authorized legal access, no information is released without written consent of the client.