February Helping Hands: Financial Health

February Helping Hands: Financial Health

February Helping Hands: Financial Health

EAP Peers:
 
     February is often a month that people are struggling with finances after the holidays. We focus on a government agency that has some terrific resources – the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau. This agency has a myriad of resources to help with any consumer financial issue. There are links throughout the two pages that can connect people with help for most any financial issue. The electronic version allows folks to connect with whatever resource they feel will help their concern. Please make the electronic version available to your co-workers as you can
 
     Thank you for being there for others – this is important work and not many people are as dedicated to others as you have been – I appreciate everything you are doing!
 
Bryan,

Bryan Hutchinson, M.S.

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January Helping Hands: New Beginnings

January Helping Hands: New Beginnings

January Helping Hands: New Beginnings

EAP Peers:
 
   January is traditionally a month of resolutions, self reflection, reviews and changes. The first Helping Hands of 2024 focuses on new beginnings. There are several ideas about new beginnings and reframing the traditional way of approaching a new year.
 
 2024 is going to be a great year! All of you are playing a part in that by being there for your co-workers! Thank you for all you are doing to support others – please remember that we are here to support you and the work you are doing. Don’t hesitate to call, e-mail, text me or any of the Chairs listed on the .pdf version.
 

Bryan,

Bryan Hutchinson, M.S.

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Helping Hands June: Suicide Prevention

Helping Hands June: Suicide Prevention

Helping Hands June: Suicide Prevention

EAP Peers:

 
      Helping Hands addresses suicide this month. We feature the 988 hotline that was funded and put in place last July. Since then, calls have increased over 800%! The line is a good resource and can help each of us when we aren’t sure about what to do. Of course, always consult your upline EAP Peer – every time you have a potential suicide. I always call a fellow EAP whenever there is a potential suicide – to insure that I am covering all of the bases. Your regional reps, along with Tony Rodriguez, Chris Davis and now Christine Mahoe on Hawaiian and I are always available to talk. Please welcome Chris as a part of our leadership team! 
 
       There are some signs and symptoms covered this month – those are the entry point for talking with someone your are concerned about. Again – consult consult consult!  
 

       Thank you for being there for your co-workers! You are all doing critical work! 

Bryan,

Bryan Hutchinson, M.S.

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April Helping Hands: Alcohol Awareness Month

April Helping Hands: Alcohol Awareness Month

April Helping Hands: Alcohol Awareness Month

EAP Peers:

 
      April is acohol awareness month. The National Institute of Health (NIH) is a great resource for information about substance use disorders. I encourage all of you to take a look at their web site: niaaa.nih.gov. Most of the information is free and downloadable. 
 
      This has been a rough winter. The workloads have all increased, there are pressures on you and all of our co-workers. Some are handling the pressure and stress well, some are not doing as well. Thank goodness you all are there – to help when the pressures and stresses become too much. Even a kind word can make a difference under those circumstances. Simply listening to someone has a big impact. 
 
       Thank you for being there – for helping others. It is important work. 
 
Bryan,

Bryan Hutchinson, M.S.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Helping Hands March: Finding Help

Helping Hands March: Finding Help

Helping Hands March: Finding Help

Peer EAP volunteers:

 
     This month Helping Hands features the “find treatment.gov” part of the SAMSHA.gov (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Agency) web pages. There are a lot of hyperlinks in the electronic version of Helping Hands. I encourage you to explore the hyperlinks so you know what is available within this resource. There are a lot of great links to help find treatment and help vet treatment resources. The second page highlights informed questions to ask when considering treatment and questions to explore with a treatment resource you are considering.
 

    Thank you for helping your co-workers and anyone who is in need of your services. It is important work you are all doing! 

Bryan,

Bryan Hutchinson, M.S.

Bryan Hutchinson, M.S.
EAP Director
bhutchinson@iam141.org
Cell: 303-229-5117

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Helping Hands February: Relationships

Helping Hands February: Relationships

Helping Hands February: Relationships

EAP Peer Volunteers:

 
       February is the month to focus on relationships. A definition of relationship is included as well as how to enhance relationships, how to keep a healthy relationships and how to handle conflict in a relationship. Communication is of course the most important component of a healthy relationship. Please communicate about the EAP and that your co-workers can come to you to find resources to help them with any issue they may be experiencing. 
 
      Chris Davis, Tony Rodriguez and all of the Regional Representatives (and me too) are all here to support you and all of our members to help. Please let us know ho awe can help! 
 

     Thank you for your efforts in keeping everyone around you healthy and well! 

Bryan,

Bryan Hutchinson, M.S.

Bryan Hutchinson, M.S.
EAP Director
bhutchinson@iam141.org
Cell: 303-229-5117

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