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The Faculty and Staff Assistance
Program (FSAP) is confidential and makes professional
personal counseling services available to faculty
and staff members and their immediate families.
Cost
The cost of FSAP services is paid entirely by the
university. You will be responsible for any costs
that may result from referral to an outside community
resource. You should check the terms of your
medical care and flexible spending account programs
to determine whether these plans will cover your
costs.
FSAP Services
FSAP provides assessment, short-term counseling,
referral to community services, follow-up contact,
and other services. These services provide assistance
in coping
with:
- physical or emotional problems
- family and workplace
stress and related issues
- alcohol and other
substance abuse
- child care and elder care
- other issues or problems
that may affect emotional or physical health
and well-being
Emergency Loan
Through the FSAP program, American University provides
emergency loans at a low interest rate with repayment
through scheduled paycheck deductions to its
full time
employees. The emergency loan is intended to
assist university full time employees who have
urgent fiancnial needs.
Confidentiality
FSAP
counseling sessions are strictly confidential.
FSAP information may
only be released by
written consent, and is not placed
in personnel files.
In addition, all FSAP records are
coded and maintained exclusively in the FSAP
office.
For further information call (202) 885-2593
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