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DHHS Employee Assistance Program reports steady demand, limited staffing
Summary
The DHHS director of the Employee Assistance Program told the finance subcommittee the EAP operates statewide with seven positions, served roughly 750 new client cases last calendar year and has stepped up on-site presence in 24/7 facilities but lacks predictive data history until a new client data system reaches steady state.
Mike Lawless, director of the DHHS Employee Assistance Program, briefed the House Finance Division 3 on the EAP’s role, services and staffing levels.
Lawless said the EAP began as a pilot for 900 employees in 1985 and expanded to serve state employees and their families. The program has seven positions and contracts or receives contributions from other state departments for services. Lawless told the committee the office handled 750 individual client…
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