1. Putting the “EAP” Into “TEAP”: Beyond Drug and Alcohol Abuse David P. Kraft, MD, MPH Regional Mental Health Consultant Valerie Cherry, PhD Principal Mental Health Consultant

2. 2 A. Current TEAP Program in Job Corps n Drug testing of students – Entry – 45 day clearance of students testing positive at entry – Reasonable suspicion n Assist students with development of appropriate health and wellness practices to enhance employability – Orientation and health class presentations – Individual assessments of students at risk – Group education for high-risk students

3. 3 A. Current TEAP Program in Job Corps (continued) n Provide relapse prevention services – Help students learn to have fun without drugs or alcohol – Help interested students access AA and other community resources n Coordinate efforts with other staff – Center-wide committees and groups – Assist with disability determinations

4. 4 B. How Does TEAP Compare to EAPs? n Both TEAP and EAP began with focus on employees with poor performance due to alcohol or substance abuse n Current EAP programs also help any employees with poor work performance – Employee’s own problems (e.g., depression, anger) – Problems of family or co-workers affecting employee’s work

5. 5 B. How Does TEAP Compare to EAPs? (continued) n Both TEAP and EAP provide referral services for problem areas n Most EAP programs offer short-term counseling by qualified therapists or refer to outside therapists n Use of TEAP and EAP services does not excuse the employee for poor performance

6. 6 B. How Does TEAP Compare to EAPs? (continued) n EAP professionals often help mediate conflicts between supervisor and employee n TEAP specialists are often assigned duties other than program responsibilities and are not always trained for counseling role n Both TEAP and EAP accept referrals from supervisors and self-referrals

7. 7 C. How Can TEAP Learn from EAP Efforts? n COUNSELING: If TEAP specialist is qualified counselor or therapist, could expand counseling services for students, not only alcohol or drug abusers n MEDIATION: The TEAP specialist can offer services to help students resolve conflicts with instructors or other supervisors

8. 8 C. How Can TEAP Learn from EAP Efforts? (continued) n PREPARATION: The TEAP specialist can be involved with students near the end of their training to explain how to use community resources when needed at their new job n REFERRAL: Students needing further treatment can be given referrals to therapists or other professionals after Job Corps

9. 9 C. How Can TEAP Learn from EAP Efforts? (continued) n STUDENT DEVELOPMENT: The TEAP specialist can help students with special problems, such as anger management, social skills, nutrition, exercise safety, and alternatives to substance abuse n DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS: Helping accommodate students with disabilities teaches broader problem solving

10. 10 C. How Can TEAP Learn from EAP Efforts? (continued) n COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH: The TEAP specialist and CMHC can form a team of center staff to promote healthy emotional practices for staff and students

11. 11 D. Limitations of Expanded TEAP Program n TEAP must continue to take lead in prevention and treatment of substance abuse n Not all TEAP specialists are trained mental health professionals n Not all students will use help even if offered n Mediation skills to intercede between students and instructors may not be accepted