Human resources generalists, as well as employment assistance program (EAP) counselors, managers, and directors, can keep abreast of the issues related to EAPs by joining a chapter of the EAPA. This association also provides guidance to employers that have not yet set up EAPs in their own companies.
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Download Now Currently, there are two local chapters of the EAPA in Wisconsin. The Greater Wisconsin and South Central Wisconsin chapters share the same website at
http://www.eapasowi.org. Also, the Upper Midwest chapter in Minnesota (see
www.eapa.info/ChaptBranch/MN01/UpperMidwest.htm for more information) serves the Western Wisconsin area, and the Northern Illinois chapter (
http://www.nieapa.org) serves the Southern Wisconsin area. Meanwhile, Wisconsin employers may obtain information about setting up or belonging to a regional group by contacting:
Employee Assistance Professionals Association, Inc.
4350 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 410
Arlington, VA 22203