Should essential employees have access to counseling during this COVID-19 and what is the reason for your position?

PO3 Phyllis Maynard — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 21:36:21 -0400

Persons close to me have expressed fears about their work environments and infecting their families. The stress of reporting to work is weighing heavily on many individuals knowing they are the providers for their families. I think employers should have an Employee Assistance Program made available to employees, to access without fear of reprisal, of dismissal from their jobs.

Response by SPC Nancy Greene made Jul 23 at 2020 9:52 PM

SPC Nancy Greene — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 21:52:48 -0400

I Definitely Agree with You
PO3 Phyllis Maynard!
Essential workers definitely need resources and choices of resources. They should be supported
by their employers and Our Country!

Response by PO1 H Gene Lawrence made Jul 23 at 2020 9:55 PM

PO1 H Gene Lawrence — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 21:55:43 -0400

I think they need someone who can honestly lay out the “true facts” and explain how to be protected. I don’t think it is rocket science, rather it is common sense and application of the safety protocols.

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Jul 23 at 2020 11:17 PM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 23:17:07 -0400

Yes, I 100% feel like essential employees should have access to counseling as a covered benefit

Response by LT Brad McInnis made Jul 23 at 2020 11:22 PM

LT Brad McInnis — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 23:22:30 -0400

I once was lucky enough to keep one of my sailors from killing himself. We got him the help he needed and he finished his 20. I am a big believer that mental health should ALWAYS be available to whoever needs it whenever they need it. The problem with this virus is there is so much disinformation, and people frankly talking out their butts, and it scares people.

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Jul 23 at 2020 11:30 PM

LTC Stephen C. — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 23:30:32 -0400

Many large employers already have EAP in place, PO3 Phyllis Maynard. These programs handle a myriad of issues and COVID-19 is very likely already part of their counseling protocols.
Smaller employers, essential or not, simply may not have monies to fund such programs. Many such employers are eligible for Federal funding/loans; perhaps some of these Federal monies could be used to fund EAP.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Jul 24 at 2020 6:09 AM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 06:09:16 -0400

Yes they should, it would help them to ease their minds.