EAP Committee
Rosemary Miller, MEC EAP Chair
Email: MECEAP@nwaafa.org
Phone: 775-303-7592
Bill Voeks, MEC EAP Vice-Chair
Email: MECEAPVice@nwaafa.org
Phone: 646-330-3343
Employee Assistance Program
The Association of Flight Attendants' Employee Assistance Program is the vehicle through which our new union delivers peer assistance services. The AFA EAP offers our previously separate services of CISM, Pro-Stan and CAP through each EAP representative. Trained EAP committee reps provide peer support and assistance within their locals to help members effectively address a wide array of personal and work-related issues, including family concerns, relationship problems at home and at work, traumatic incidents on and off the aircraft, financial difficulties, substance abuse, and emotional well being.
We have volunteered to help implement this long-standing and well-respected peer assistance program throughout our new AFA local councils for Northwest flight attendants.
We invite you to express your interest serving in an expanded peer assist capacity. To learn more about the AFA/EAP, additional information is available at http://www.afanet.org/eap/
Please contact us if you have an interest in one of the limited number of EAP rep positions within your local.
We look forward to hearing from you.
In Solidarity,
NWA AFA EAP Contacts Directory
Managing Anxiety about H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
Managing Anxiety about H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu):
A Message from your AFA EAP
The sudden and near-constant stream of news reports about H1N1 Flu (swine flu) can cause anyone to feel anxious and worried. These reactions are understandable because there are unknowns about the spread and severity of the illness. Even during this period of uncertainty, you can take several steps to manage your anxiety and keep a positive outlook.
Keep things in perspective. Government officials need to prepare for worst-case scenarios in order to protect the public. For example, schools could continue to close and group activities could be cancelled as part of a comprehensive layered mitigation approach aimed at reducing and slowing virus transmission. The public, however, does not need to expect the worst. To date, the cases that have been identified in the United States are not severe. Americans who have contracted the illness have recovered.
Get the facts. Gather information that will help you accurately determine your risk so that you can take proper, reasonable precautions. Find a credible source of information. This is a rapidly evolving situation, so gather information at regular intervals in order to help you distinguish facts from rumors. Be wary of unsubstantiated rumors, which can be upsetting and may deter you from taking appropriate action.
Maintain a hopeful outlook. Public health agencies around the globe are working on identifying outbreaks of the illness and to ensure the availability of medical care to those who are sick. Limit unnecessary worry and agitation by lessening the time you and your family spend watching or listening to upsetting media coverage.
Stay healthy. A healthy lifestyle—including proper diet and exercise—is your best defense against any disease threat. Maintaining hygienic habits such as regularly washing your hands will also minimize your exposure to all types of germs and disease sources. A healthy body can have a positive impact on your thoughts and emotions, enabling you to make
Posted by NWA Webmaster on 05/04 at 09:52 AMImportant Update Regarding FA Questions about Prescription Medications
The Park Nicollet Clinic’ where NWA’s Medical Review Officer (MRO), Dr. Zanick, was based, has closed its Occupational Health operations.
From now on, calls will be taken by Dr. Zanick’s long-time assistant, registered nurse (RN) Sandy Taylor, at the new “Air Crew and Passenger Health Services (ACPHS)”, at 612-727-9757.
For the next 6-8 months, that number will be answered exclusively by Sandy, while she manages the integration of NWA’s medical functions during the transition to Delta.
After that, Sandy will be joined by 3 other Delta RNs. Rest assured that, throughout this process, ALL CALLS ARE STILL CONFIDENTIAL. Do not hesitate to get correct information about any prescription medications you are taking, and how they relate to your work as a crew member, by calling Sandy.
Disaster Resource Links
Any flight attendant who is affected by the flooding in ND and MN may be eligible for AFA Disaster Relief funds. Please visit the AFA Website at http://www.afanet.org. under the link labeled Disaster Relief Fund, to find information about applying for relief or donating to the fund. Other disaster resource links are also listed.
AFA Disaster Relief Fund
The AFA Disaster Relief fund will be offering $200.00 grants to those members and retirees whose primary residence falls into the federally declared disaster areas impact by Hurricane Ike. We have attached a resource packet for our membership which also includes the application form for this grant. Please discard any old packets you may have downlaoded as some of the listed resource telephone numbers and websites have changed .
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DisasterRecoveryPacket.doc