42 C.A.R.E.S. (Counseling, Assessment, Resilience, Education & Support) was established after the IAFF and Local 42 recognized that maintaining first responder behavioral health is an essential priority. Local 42 created this resource with a dedicated clinician who provides referrals, crisis intervention, peer support connections and general behavioral health support for members and their families.
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The goal is to prevent or lessen the negative impact of stress and trauma that our members may face.
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42 C.A.R.E.S. provides resources to members and their family by providing EAP (Employment Assistance Program) resources, counseling sessions, peer support, crisis intervention and referrals to other behavioral/mental service providers.
EAP
Employee Assistance Program
There is more than just clinical support (counseling sessions) available through our EAP resources. You and/or your family may need additional support such as 24/7/365 telephone support, coaching, webinars for managing behavioral health needs, budgeting tools, legal expert help, will planning and/or additional support for life needs. Please call 1-877-281-3804 or reach out to AJ (the clinician with 42 C.A.R.E.S.) for the password.
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Need to talk now?
877-281-3804
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* Please mention you are with
42 CARES & affiliate department.
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CONTACT PERSON
AJ (Alicia Jones) Pittman
Behavioral Health Program Director of 42CARES
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email: ajones@iaff42.org