MAF Employee Assistance Program
Confidential mental health/work life education, counseling, referral, and follow-up support.
About
Counseling and resources for; depression/anxiety, grief/loss, family/relationship concern, substance abuse disorders, domestic violence, anger management, caregivers, job stress etc.
- Onsite EAP counseling/consultation free to MAF employees and family members.
- Management consultation on how to assist/refer employees dealing with stress that may be effecting work performance.
- Crises counseling for onsite/offsite traumatic events.
- Staffed by a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified EAP Professional (CEAP)
Health 4 Life
EAP Anonymous Client and Presentation Evaluation Surveys
Grief Resources
https://medlineplus.gov/bereavement.html
https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/grief-and-mourning/what-do-after-someone-dies
https://www.va.gov/REACH/challenge/experiencing-grief-or-loss/
Coping with Grief After a Disaster or Traumatic Event
Understanding NASA’s Drug Free Workplace Program
NASA is committed to a drug free workplace for the safety of all employees. It is also a requirement of the Federal Government. Please find the link below to the comprehensive “NASA’s Drug Free Workplace Program Employee and Supervisor Guide” which outline’s all aspects of the program including expectations for Employees and Supervisors. The Employee Assistance Counselors at each NASA Center are ready and available to assist employees with any Substance Abuse related concerns of their own, family members and coworkers. EAP’s can provide guidance, referral and follow-up support to help employees get the help they need to return to safe and productive employees.
NASA’s Drug-Free Workplace Program Employee & Supervisor Guide
“Life After Loss Grief Support Sessions”
2nd Monday of each Month from 2-3 pm via NASA Team + Grief Resources
SSC/NSSC/MAF/MSFC NASA Civil servants and contractors are invited to join an open-ended monthly Grief Support Session (via NASA Teams) to provide and receive peer emotional support for recent or past losses of a loved one. Open to all, but registration through the center EAP will provide the TEAMS invite to the session.
Grief is how a person reacts to the loss of a loved one. While everyone processes grief differently and at their own pace, there are often a variety of common emotions that may come and go throughout the bereavement period. These emotions may include disbelief, numbness, sadness, anxiety, depression, anger or guilt in no particular order. Other daily disruptions my include difficulty sleeping, loss of appetite, irritability, restlessness or loss of energy. These are all normal emotions and behaviors after loss and being able to share these emotions can help in the process of healing.
Sometimes grief is complicated and may take much longer to return to a place where it no longer disrupts life on a regular basis. Spouses and Parents are often at higher risk. Other factors may include: several losses in a short period of time; how the person died; a history of anxiety or trouble coping in the past.
Contact
MAF Employee Assistance Program Coordinator
Porter Pryor LPC, CEAP
Medical Clinic bldg. 320
504-257-2415
NASA after-hours EAP support line:
888-964-3032
(available evenings and weekends)
Located in the MAF Medical Clinic
with Private Entrance
Building 320, Room 105