I. Policy:
Quincy College recognizes drug and alcohol dependency as an illness and a major health problem. Please refer to our Drug-Free Workplace Policy (Policy 3.04). The College is primarily concerned with the safety and well-being of our students and employees, and recognizes the wellness of our employees directly affects the success or failure of the College to provide quality educational services and to successfully achieve our mission.
Employees, including student employees, needing assistance in dealing with such problems are encouraged to find the appropriate help. Employees who are enrolled in any form of the health insurance plans offered through the Quincy College city-Wide Group Health Insurance Plan should consult their plan booklets or vendor service offices to determine which programs may be paid through their health insurance. The human Resources Offices can provide information regarding Employee Assistance Programs (EAP). This matter will be held in the strictest confidence and will only be disseminated on a need-to-know basis.
II. Procedures:
Employees may need professional counseling services if they are experiencing personal problems that affect their work performance or that prevent them from enjoying a sense of wellness. Such problems can include stress, death in the family, change in living circumstances, making difficult decisions about life, or mental health/substance abuse problems. The City of Quincy’s EAP serves all Quincy College staff members and offers programs and seminars relative to the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace. The EAP also offers confidential drug counselling and rehabilitation assistance.
Employees enrolled in the GIC Indemnity Plan or the commonwealth PPO may contact the EAP at the telephone number on the health plan membership card. Calls will be kept in strict confidence, as well any subsequent health care records.
Employees enrolled in an HMO should contact the HMO’s Member Serviced Department for the procedure to access care.
Original: June 2006