The Employee Assistance Programs provided by MINES are designed to both assist employees and support the productivity and profitability of employers.

"An EAP is a worksite-based program designed to assist: [1] work organizations in addressing productivity issues, and [2] employee clients in identifying and resolving personal concerns, including, but not limited to, health, marital, family, financial, alcohol, drug, legal, emotional, stress, or other personal issues that may affect job performance." --Definition, International EAPA

These programs are also known as Employee Assistance Services, Employee Assistance Programs, EAP programs, Member Assistance Programs and Labor Assistance.

A Management Tool which provides:

• Supervisor, Steward and Management Training
• Consultation to supervisors/stewards regarding problems in the workplace
• Advisory services in writing, revising and implementing policies
• Coaching for management and leadership skills
• Conflict resolution for supervisor-employee problems
• Return to duty conferences
• Assessment of behavioral risk on the job

An Employee/Member Benefit which provides:

• Problem Assessment
• Short Term Counseling or Referral
• Coaching for Personal & Professional Development
• After-Care Follow-Up
• Crisis Intervention
• 24 Hour Emergency Service
• Workplace Reintegration
• Critical Incident Debriefing
• Work/Life Programs

A Wellness Program which provides:

• Workshops
• Education
• Training Programs
• Consultation
• Career Development

The Benefits:

Be sure to watch our EAP Orientation Video, check out the Buyer's Guide to Employee Assistance Programs, and browse our Online Training Videos.

Considerable savings of benefit dollars are realized through solution focused treatment, reduced length of stay, and containment of provider costs. MINES has saved its companies millions of dollars in mental health benefits without sacrificing quality of care.

Through an EAP/MAP, organizations have realized returns on their investments ranging from $8 to $20 for every dollar spent. Early intervention by MINES in employee or member problems reduces long term costs, provides savings in recruitment and retention of intellectual capital.

For management, MINES provides a highly responsive, personalized service to assist with managing distressed employees.

Coaching develops employee skills and enhances managerial relationships.

Retention of key employees is imperative to staying competitive in today's market; retraining costs go directly to the bottom line.