The work-site based Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential, professional assistance when personal problems affect an employee's life and work. The program provides information, consultation and counseling for employees and their family members, as well as offering training and consultation to management.

EAP encourages employees to use services early in the progression of a problem before situations significantly impact work. This is accomplished by promoting service for "normal problems in living" such as relationships, stress, legal and financial problems, career concerns, anxiety and depression. The EAP also services more serious concerns such as alcohol and drug problems, family violence and threats of suicide.

The EAP can significantly increase employee and management productivity through:

• Reduced tardiness and absenteeism
• Increased employee morale
• Reduced turnover
• Reduced health care costs
• Reduced worksite injuries
• Minimized legal liabilities
• Attention to preventive health care and wellness

For information and enrollment material contact ACWA Benefits Department at 800.736.2292.