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ERIC Number: ED324043
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1990
Pages: 18
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REACH Presentation.
Bucklee, Joanne
In an effort to provide support for employees and their families, Red Deer College (RDC) developed the Resources, Employees, Assistance, Counselling, and Health (REACH) program. The program is administered by a committee of five people who represent the five major employee groups at the college (i.e., senior administration, middle administration, support staff and executive secretaries, the Canadian Union of Public Employees, and faculty). The REACH program has four major components. First, a referral service assists employees and their families in accessing initial, short-term counseling programs or services in the community. From 1987 to 1989, 68 people were referred to outside agencies through the service. Second, a peer support component trains individuals from all levels of college staff to help other employees to deal with problems. Though only 9% of the RDC staff had used the peer support services, 82% of employees knew of their existence. Third, a wellness component focuses on providing such special employee programs as workshops on weight management, aging, financial matters, fitness, and mental health. Over a 3-year period, 719 employees have participated in these programs. The fourth and newest aspect of the program is the development of a collection of print and non-print resources for employees. Information on program costs and future goals, and comments from a program review are included. (GFW)
Publication Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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