As your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) we are your resource to help resolve any life distressing problem. Our help is intended to be brief, supportive, and effective. Call today.
Get the dates and times of upcoming Change Groups. Change Groups are FREE to EAP covered employees and their dependents.
Understanding the difference between the 'blues and depression' is a first step toward feeling better. Blomquist Hale EAP is available to guide you through the process of recovery.
Find out more about the Blomquist Hale Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Learn some of the frequently asked questions when it comes to these services for you and your dependents.
Blomquist Hale Consulting provides unique mental health care programs that increase the wellbeing of your employees while reducing mental health related costs.
A tragedy in the workplace is a difficult situation. Rely on an experienced partner 24-hours, 7 days a week to help manage through these situations.
Blomquist Hale can help your team develop critical skills to manage complex employee issues, improve performance and respond effectively to conflict in the workplace.
Supervisor referrals are a cost-effective means to resolve employee problems. Providing an immediate EAP referral can save time and money.
Blomquist Hale recognizes the impact of substance abuse on the employee, family and the employer. That's why we provide family support and case management.
New government rules and regulations have been published on Mental Health Parity. What strategies are you using to protect yourself from unforeseen costs?
No one likes to show their clients yearly increases in health care insureance costs. Do you need an edge in the ever changing landscape of health care insureance?
Blomquist Hale Consulting believes that wellness is an important part of getting people healthy. Learn how members can receive free wellness resources and education.
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Additional Links
Below is a list of links for additional support.
+ Mental Health
Internet Mental Health - Discusses most common mental health disorders, their description, treatment, medications, etc.. Links to related internet sites.
American Psychiatric Press, Inc. (APPI)
+ Alcohol & Drug Abuse
Regulations for Substance Abuse Professionals working under the Department of Transportation guidelines.
Directory of Substance Abuse Professionals - specialists in working with clients who fall under Department of Transportation criteria.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
+ Agencies
Bureau of Labor Statistics Resources for employment search, economic status, and health and safety.
Department of Health and Human Services Health programs for all ages.
Employee Benefits Research Institute Non-profit organization providing information on economic security and employee benefits.
Making Your Workplace Drug Free Agencies and information for prevention, intervention, and treatment of drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace.
National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health Research agency for the prevention of work related disease and injury.
National Institute on Drug Abuse Information and publications for improving drug abuse prevention, treatment, and policy.
Occupational Safety & Health Administration Provides support to protect the health of American workers through technical and consultation programs.
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration Improves quality and availability of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitative services to reduce illness, death, and disability.
+ Specialized Web Sites
Healthfinder -- consumer health and human services information
National Women's Health Information Center -- wide range of issues concerning women's health
Organ Donation -- information and resources on organ donation and transplantation issues
U.S. State & Local Government Gateway: Health -- Health portion of the U.S. State & Local Government Gateway.
United Way - a listing of United Way agencies in the United States and Canada. United Way agencies have information and referral hotlines, and can refer callers to a wide variety of services available in their local communities.
Federal Emergency Management Agency lists personal documents and items which should be kept for emergency situations
American Red Cross describes family disaster planning, disaster supply kits for the home, etc.
American Animal Hospital Association Web Site – articles on animal behavior, health problems, animal-human bond, nutrition, pet care tips, preventative care, etc.
Internet Pet Hospital veterinarians answer questions about pet care
+ Health and Wellness
www.appleprogram.com - The Apple Program
www.physicalfitness.org – National Employee Health and Fitnes
webmd.lycos.com/wellness – articles on wellness, medical conditions, finding a physician, drug reference, etc
www.cancerhopenetwork.org – National non profit organization, offering free, one on one emotional support to adult cancer patients and thier families.
www.mayohealth.org – easy to read information on health conditions and wellness issues
www.98point6.com - Complete health record kept on line, you can have your medical record uploaded from your physician's office.
www.webmd.com - Health Risk Appraisal and Health Record
www.welcoa.org WELCOA
www.methodistcollege.edu/healthpromo.asp Methodist College
www.healthylife.com - American Institute for Preventive Medicine
www.healthforcecepartners.com/ServicesWellnessChallenge.asp HealthForce Workplace Health Solutions
www.billsims.com/well - Bill Sims Company
www.summex.com - Summex
www.staywellhealthmanagement.com - StayWell Health Management
www.centerforworkforcehealth.com - Center for Workforce Health
+ Parenting
www.home.about.com/parenting/index.htm – provides comprehensive information and advice for parenting children of all ages and dealing with special situations – e.g., being a steparent, grandparent, single parent etc.
nrc.uchsc.edu/STATES/states.htm - National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care
www.childcareaware.org - Child Care Aware
www.naeyc.org - National Association for the Education of Young Children
www.nccic.org - National Child Care Information Center
www.opm.gov - Office of Personnel Management
+ Elderly Care
Careguide – a directory of articles, newsletters and tools for those who are caring for an elderly family member. Also a listing of convalescent homes, day care and other facilities which care for the elderly.
Elder Care Planning – site devoted to helping seniors and family members plan for their futures
+ Legal, Financial & Taxes
Internet Legal Resource Guide - Links to State and local Bar Associations where consumers can obtain attorney referrals and information. Covers the United States and a number of other countries.
Nolo Self Help Law Center for Consumers and Businesses – information on topics such as wills and estate planning, tenant-landlord relationships, divorce, custody issues, etc.
Legal advice site for consumers and small businesses. Articles on aspects of law
Family Resource Planning– internet links and publications from North Carolina State University on family record keeping, family management, retirement planning, etc.
Health Crises and Legal Documents – description of documents which should be maintained in the event of a health crisis in the family.
Administration on Aging – links to articles and web sites on retirement planning in general, financial planning for retirement and useful resources
Articles and references about pre-retirement and post-retirement issues – place to live, housing, financial issues, etc.
IRS sponsors volunteer staffed program which helps the elderly and persons with limited incomes to complete their tax forms.
Questions about your taxes – the IRS provides answers to the the most frequently asked questions it receives from citizens.
Nolo Tax Information> – provides information on filing of tax returns, audits and appeals, tax bills, cheating, fraud and tax crimes.
+ Veterans
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www.va.gov US Department of Veterans Affairs
www.ncptsd.va.gov National Center for PTSD Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
