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In-Person and Virtual Chapter Business Meeting/Training: “Recognizing the Need for an EAP within the Organization – Peer EAP Model”

  • Virtual and In-Person at Peer Assistance Services Inc. (2nd Floor Training Center) 2170 South Parker Road Denver, CO, 80231 United States (map)

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8:00 – 8:30 Breakfast, Networking, and Introductions

8:30 – 9:00 Chapter Business Meeting

9:00 – 11:00 Presentation: “Recognizing the Need for an EAP within the Organization – Peer EAP Model” with Bryan Hutchinson & Tony Rodriguez

Link to Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/162331194

Content:

Peer support programs are becoming ubiquitous. Existing EAP’s can increase their effectiveness by incorporating internal peer approach to embed themselves in any company culture and increase EAP usage, have an “inside” source of information about the company that can help streamline EAP response and will help any EAP better understand the culture of companies they are working with.

2 PDH’s - Domain TBD

Bryan R. Hutchinson holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (1979) from Colorado State University and a Master of Science in Psychology (1983) from Idaho State University. Bryan became a volunteer coordinator for the joint IAM/United Airlines EAP in 1984. He currently serves as the Director of Employee Assistance Program services for the International Association of Machinists, District 141 on United, American and Hawaiian Airlines. In this capacity, he is responsible for Employee Assistance issues for IAM District 141 members and their families. The IAM EAP is an award-winning peer assistance program that works in partnership with each company to ensure EAP services are offered in an appropriate and confidential manner to address mental health and substance abuse issues. Bryan currently holds the following certifications: CEAP, (Certified Employee Assistance Professional), SAP (Substance Abuse Professional), LAP-C, (Certified Labor Assistance Professional), MAC (Master Addictions Counselor).

Tony Rodriguez is a Lead Ramp serviceman at United Airlines. He started off his career in the airline industry in 1987 with Pan American World Airways (Pan Am) and currently has been employed with United Airlines for 27 years. He has been involved in many different positions within the union. He currently holds the position of EAP Chairman for the International Association of Machinists, District Lodge 141 overseeing United Airlines. His team manages the EAP program at 42 major airports across the United States as well as many small airports. Tony currently holds the certifications of LAP-C (Certified Labor Assistance Professional) and CIRT (Critical Incident Response Team).