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EDUCATION/CULTURE--EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ----------------------------------------------------------------- Employees of the Nova Scotia Community College can now receive professional, confidential help when personal problems arise. Jack Buckley, college president, said: "The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) will provide short term counselling, information and advisory services on a wide range of personal issues - for example, couple and marital relationships, child and elder care, financial and legal concerns, stress and anxiety, misuse of alcohol and drugs." He said the college wants to make it easy for employees to get help with problems before they grow and influence their families, friends and co-workers. To ensure confidentiality and privacy, the college has contracted with an external agent, CHC-Atlantic, to provide professional service away from campuses. The college pays the full cost for all services provided by CHC-Atlantic. A brochure describing EAP services is being forwarded to each employee, outlining details on contacting a toll free for 24 hour service, 365 days a year. -30- Contact: Sheila Stanley 902-424-0027 trp June 12, 1996 - 2:20 p.m.