The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) protects the University's investment in human resources by providing confidential assistance on issues that could impact the health, welfare or work performance of our faculty and staff.
For some people, worrying about swine flu creates more of a problem than the actual virus. If you feel overcome with worry, talking with a professional can help. Call 656-2100 to set up an appointment for a free, confidential meeting with an Employee Assistance Program counselor. You may also find this article from the Vermont Department of Health helpful.
The EAP is designed to assist faculty, staff, administrators, and their immediate family members with persistent problems that might affect job performance. Issues addressed include:
These concerns and others can be effectively treated if they are accurately identified and referral is made to an appropriate method of care.
In addition to our focus on reducing the distress of individuals, the EAP also consults with supervisors, directors, chairpersons, and deans who are dealing with distressed individuals. We frequently work in conjunction with Human Resource Services, the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Office, and other departments on campus to coordinate services to employees.
The Employee Assistance Program also works to help protect the University in accordance with the Civil Rights Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. EAP is the one office on campus where employees who believe they have been sexually harassed can receive confidential counseling and assistance without a formal investigation necessarily being initiated.
Last modified October 26 2009 03:55 PM
