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                        JeffNEWS, December 13, 1994
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Take Advantage of Jefferson's New Employee Assistance Program
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From time to time, life's "ups and downs" can put an additional strain 
on family relationships, interfere with functioning at work and even put 
health at risk.	

Beginning January 1, the Advantage: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
will be available to all employees and their dependents to help manage 
these periods of difficulty or transition.

"For the last five years the University has offered an employee 
assistance program, but it was limited to alcohol or drug abuse problems," 
explained John P. Sullivan, associate vice president for human resources. 
"The new Jefferson Advantage: EAP is a significant improvement, offering 
professional guidance for a broad range of concerns, and I am pleased to 
see this enhancement of one of our important family-oriented benefits," Mr. 
Sullivan said.

The Advantage: Employee Assistance Program is a confidential short-term 
counseling and referral program. An employee can contact Jefferson 
Advantage with anything that presents difficulty at work, or that may be 
affecting personal or social life. 

The issues that most frequently result in an employee contacting the EAP 
are marital and family matters, emotional difficulties, legal and financial 
problems, life changes, and alcohol or drug use. All consultations are 
voluntary and confidential.

Mr. Sullivan emphasized that the initial problem assessment and up to 
five counseling sessions are at no cost to Jefferson employees and their 
dependents. "If ongoing counseling is required, a referral can be made to a 
variety of specialists and resources within the Advantage network," he 
added. "That cost is the employee's responsibility, but may be covered 
through existing insurance coverage."

Advantage offers two locations in Philadelphia - Suite 1220, 1015 
Chestnut Street, and 2337 S. 13th Street. Although regular office hours are 
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, early morning and evening 
hours are available by appointment. If the Philadelphia locations are not 
convenient for any reason, Advantage will make other arrangements at no 
cost.

As a special service for dependent students living away from home, a 
call to the Advantage toll-free number will enable them to access the 
program and be referred to a counselor in their area. That number is 1-800-
327-9033.

Additional information about the employee assistance program may be 
obtained from the office of employee relations at 7758. Please keep in 
mind, however, that if you would like to discuss how the EAP can help you 
in a specific situation or wish to consult an EAP counselor on any issue, 
you may contact Advantage: Employee Assistance Program directly and 
confidentially by calling 215-955-4003.


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