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Caregiver Syndrome
EAP Global Expansion
Workplace Violence Alliance with OSHA and industries in Florida
2009 Diversity 500 Award

BUSINESS 

CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

Avian influenza (or bird flu) is a poultry disease caused by viruses that normally infect birds. This disease is caused by a number of type A influenza viruses.   Get information on what your business can do to protect your employees.  www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/avianflu/

CHOOSE TO SAVE  For assistance with helping employees and managers save for retirement, this is a valuable resource for retirement planning tips, as well as financial calculators.  www.choosetosave.org

 

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE  While it may be called "domestic", violence between spouses or partners can be very dangerous and it can easily spill over into any workplace, including yours. Besides bringing danger to the workplace, it can also bring increased absenteeism and decreased productivity. Women are most frequently the victims, but men can also be abused.   Workplace Resource (1)  Workplace Resource (2)

DRUG FREE WORKPLACES, INC.  Founded in 1992 by Dr. Carol J. Law and has become a nationally recognized leader in the field.  DFW offers quality drug testing services to help businesses create a safer and more productive work environment.  We offer a wide range of flexible drug testing services and programs to achieve measurable cost savings.  www.drugfreeworkplaces.com

 

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY   Learn how to protect your business from disaster, contractor and vendor information, employment opportunities and more. www.fema.gov/business/index.shtm

 

 

LADIES WHO LAUNCH  Ladies Who Launch is an online social network that helps you search for resources and contacts and connect with others by joining groups.  Ladies Who Launch Partnership Directory is a comprehensive and ever-growing list of companies and websites that can provide you with resources, information, products, services, content and tools for your business.  Search by industry, keyword of by a specific listing to find exactly what you need.  www.ladieswholaunch.com 

PANDEMIC FLU   A pandemic is a global disease outbreak. A flu pandemic occurs when a new influenza virus emerges for which people have little or no immunity, and for which there is no vaccine. The disease spreads easily person-to-person, causes serious illness, and can sweep across the country and around the world in very short time.  Learn how business can be prepared. http://pandemicflu.gov/plan/business/index.html

READY BUSINESS Being prepared means being ready for any kind of emergency, be it hurricane, utility disruption or manmade disaster.  Tips for businesses to always be ready.   www.ready.gov/business/index.html

 


ELDER CARE

 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR RETIRED PERSONS

AARP is a nonprofit membership organization of persons 50 and older dedicated to addressing their needs and interests.  Find expert advice and resources to help you with caring for an aging family member. www.aarp.org/families/caregiving/

CARING CONNECTIONS  It’s about how you live.  Learn about end-of-life services and care; implement plans to ensure your wishes are honored; voice your decisions to family, friends and healthcare providers.  www.caringinfo.org


EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE

Bio-Terrorism

Pandemic Flu

FEMA

FEMA - Business & Family - Are You Ready?

Pandemic Influenza Planning List  (CDC .pdf)


INDIVIDUAL & FAMILY

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS   www.aspca.org

 

CONSOLIDATED CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE, INC.  Through direct, on-line access, EAP Lifestyle Management, LLC and CCCS can help employees to deal with the complex issues that crop up in their lives.  www.consolidatedcredit.org/ 

 

CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICES South Alabama resource center for credit counseling.  www.cccsmobile.org 

 

 

 

DRUG EDUCATION COUNCIL  Free assessment and counseling for drugs, tobacco and alcohol.  www.drugeducation.org

 

 

DISASTER SEARCH    Disastersearch.org was created in response to the need for a centralized "one stop shop" for evacuees, families looking to reunite and the people working to assist them.  www.disastersearch.org

GOVBENEFITS.GOV  A resource for all citizens and includes information on a variety of benefit and  assistance programs for veterans, seniors, students, teachers, children, people with disabilities, dependents, disaster victims, farmers, caregivers, job seekers, prospective homeowners, and more.  www.govbenefits.gov

 

INTERNET SAFETY FOR PARENTS 
Learn how to keep children and teens safer on the Internet!   www.netsmartz.org

 

 

JAYLEN'S CHALLENGE  This site is the dream of a wonderful little boy named Jaylen.  Jaylen suffers from Tourette's Syndrome.  He wants to educate people about bullying, bringing attention to the difficulties he faces in his day to day living . He hopes to make you laugh, make you cry, but most importantly make you aware that those with disabilities are not only normal - but incredibly special people.  With your help and support he can spread the word and teach people to help...not bully.  www.jaylenschallenge.org.

 

JUST FOR KIDS! Are you ready to put your planning skills to good use? Are you ready to help your family get prepared for the unexpected? Your family can use this site to create a plan that will help you be ready for many different kinds of unexpected situations! www.ready.gov/kids/home.html 

 

ASPCA Animaland®-the website for kids who love animals!

 

OPPORTUNITIES GALORE     

Save time, save  gas, and shop with us!   www.opportunitiesgalore.net

 

 

SPEND ON LIFE  Save more, live more. Free 3-in-1 credit report!   www.spendonlife.com

 


LEGAL ASSISTANCE

Alabama Legal Help

 

 

 

Promotes equal access to justice provides high quality civil legal assistance to low-income persons.   www.lsc.gov

 


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