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<p class="MsoNormal">An important message from FSU Office of Human Resources<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><b>This message has been approved by Shelley Lopez, Program Director, Communications/Special Projects, for distribution to all Department Representatives.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Please share the following information with your department.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Florida State University values employees and the work that they do. Because of this, the
<a href="https://eap.fsu.edu/"><span style="color:blue">Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</span></a> was created in the spring of 1995 to improve the well-being of FSU employees by providing assistance through personal and/or work-place difficulties.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%">To ensure the health and safety of both counselors and clients during this emergency period, all services are being offered via phone and video. Requests for in-person appointments will be assessed
on a case-by-case basis. EAP’s highest priority is to continue our commitment to FSU employees by providing the following services:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:115%"><b><u>Confidential Counseling Sessions
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Employees and their dependents have access to confidential and timely problem identification/assessment services. Through constructive confrontation, motivation, and short-term intervention
with employee clients, these sessions address problems that affect job performance. When necessary, clients are referred for diagnosis, long-term treatment, monitoring, and follow-up services.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:115%"><b><u>Confidential Supervisor Consults<o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Consultation, training, and support are available to those who manage employees seeking assistance (VP’s, Deans, Directors, Department Heads, Department Chairs, managers, and all other supervisory
personnel). The goal is to enhance the employee’s work environment and improve job performance and satisfaction.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:115%"><b><u>Mediation/Guided Discussion Services</u></b><u><o:p></o:p></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Sometimes, parties need help to resolve their differences. When employees need help in resolving conflict, they may turn to the EAP Conflict Resolution Program which includes free, confidential
Mediation and Guided Discussions to help resolve disputes.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:115%"><b><u>Emergency Loan Fund (ELF) Program
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%">EAP administers FSU’s Emergency Loan Fund (ELF) which was established to aid employees facing unexpected financial emergencies. If
<a href="https://eap.fsu.edu/services"><span style="color:blue">eligible</span></a>, an individual may receive an interest-free loan of up to $1,500, which is repaid through payroll deduction. Additionally, EAP has partnered with
<a href="https://www.dmcccorp.org/debt-management-plans/"><span style="color:blue">Debt Management Credit Counseling Corporation</span></a> (DMCC) to assist those in the FSU community who may be struggling with debt or wanting to increase their credit rating.
DMCC has a host of resources that can assist you in regaining the road to financial solvency, including Debt Management Plans and
<a href="https://education.dmcccorp.org/"><span style="color:blue">Online Financial Literacy Programs</span></a>.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:115%"><b><u>Resources</u></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%">EAP is available 24/7 to respond to any emergency. For assistance by phone, call (850) 644-2288 or toll free at (877) 246-4679. For assistance by email, please
<a href="https://eap.fsu.edu/who-we-are"><span style="color:blue">click here</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%">For tips on managing stress amid the COVID-19 pandemic, please read
<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html">
<span style="color:blue">Coping with Stress and Anxiety during the Coronavirus</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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