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Helpful Links
The following links offer information that is related to the Employee Assistance
Program at Texas A&M University.
Select a topic:
Counseling
Student
Counseling Services: (For Students Only) personal counseling
for a variety of concerns, including relationship problems, sexual development
issues, anxiety, depression, and grief. Crisis intervention for students in
emergency situations, such as considering suicide, victim of recent assault or
rape, or death of a family member or close friend.
American
Psychological Association: Link to the official home page of the
American Psychological Association.
Brazos
County Rape Crisis Center: BCCC is a support counseling agency
providing anonymous, confidential, internet support counseling, 24-hour hotline
and advocacy and information for all survivors of sexual abuse.
Drug & Alcohol Abuse
Texas
A&M University Substance Abuse Policy: Link to TAMU System
Policy 34.02 - Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Rehabilitation Programs.
AlcoholScreening.org: This web-site has 3 sections: Screening, Learn
More and Find Help allowing the user to better understand how their drinking
may be affecting their heath. The site also provides information about
alcohol-related health topics including alcohol consumption guidelines, how to
cut down on drinking, tips for teens, what to do if someone you know has a
problem and links to additional support resources. User can also search the
database for treatment providers in their area by simply providing their ZIP
code.
Email
a question about drug testing at Texas A&M
University to the EAP office.
"Make a Difference: Talk to Your Child About Alcohol",
a booklet by The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
(NIAAA) , discusses prevention strategies for parents who want to keep
their children from drinking. The booklet also describes warning signs that
might indicate a child is experimenting with alcohol.
Brazos Valley
Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse and the
Prevention Resource Center (PRC) is charged with maximizing the
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug (ATOD) prevention efforts in Brazos and
surrounding counties.
National
Substance Abuse Index: Information on illicit drugs, alcohol,
and tobacco are provided in these web sites.
Drug
Free America: Link to the Drug Free Resource Net, the largest,
most accurate database of drug information on the Web.
Addiction Resources: Resources from HBO's program entitled 'Addiction'. A pdf version of these resources is available.
Health Issues
TAMU health
plan provider information: Insurance websites and customer service
telephone numbers.
Quitnet
(Stop Smoking): This web site provides scientific methods to support
smokers who are thinking of quitting and/or actively trying to quit. Site
provides educational materials, daily tips, quitting guides, and forums for
sharing with others.
Diabetes Network: This
web site provides information and support for diabetes care.
Mental Health and Mental
Retardation of Texas offers an array of services which reduce
the impact of mental illness and mental retardation on individuals, families,
and communities.
Families & Children
Attorney
General of Texas: This site contains information about child support
services, crime victims compensation, and consumer protection. Also available
is domestic violence related information such as developing a safety plan and
where to obtain a protective order.
Family
Education Network: This web site offers tips and information to
help parents facilitate their children's success.
Brazos
Valley Council of Governments: This is a regional association of
city and county governments providing programs and services. These programs
include the Housing Assistance Program, Brazos Valley Area Agency on Aging, and
the Brazos Valley Workforce Center.
Brazos
Valley Workforce Center: This local organization provides
information and links for a variety of issues including childcare, eldercare,
housing assistance, and career resources.
Financial Resources
Consumer Credit Counseling
Service : Provides free budget counseling, educational programs, debt
management assistance, and housing counseling.
Military Links
About Our Kids.org :
Web site operated by New York University Child Study Center. Offers helpful
information about parenting, children’s mental health issues, and helpful hints
about talking to children about trauma and international events.
MilitaryCity.com:
Web site that provides breaking news as well as personal financial and
healthcare information and helpful links.
National Military Family Association:
Dedicated to providing information to and representing the interests of family
members of the uniformed services. Includes links for education, health care,
and military family news.
Texas Cooperative
Extension Service, Family and Consumer Sciences, Military Support Program
: Web site provides information and links to improve the quality of life for
soldiers and their families.
Information for Job Seekers
Texas A&M Jobs: Evacuees
are encouraged to apply for temporary or permanent positions at
Texas A&M.
Brazos Valley Workforce Center:
Local organization that provides information and links for a variety of issues
including career resources, job search information, housing assistance, and
child care.
Online job, resume building, and career resource sites:
Personal Information
Employee Assistance Program: Employees,
work units, managers and supervisors may find it helpful to visit
the EAP’s web site or call 845-3711 for questions or assistance.
American Psychological
Association Consumer Help Center : Includes information about
coping with problems as work, balancing work and family life, stress,
and family relationships.
Other Links
International Association
of EAP's in Education: The IAEAPE is an autonomous, non-profit
association of employee assistance professionals working in Employee Assistance
Program in K-12, community colleges, colleges and universities.
Texas Department of Transportation:
Link to the official TXDOT home page.
