Counseling Connection

CCI offers total work life solutions for any size business. Specializing in Drug-Free Workplace and Employee Assistance Programs, CCI creates programs which affect the bottom line...lower workers compensation rates, fewer accidents, lower employer turnover, lower medical claims, higher morale. Your company's success depends on the performance of yo... ur people. We at CCI believe that, especially in times of rapid change, the competitive advantage comes from a healthy and productive workplace. It is our job to address and help the day-to-day problems people face which interfere with their workplace performance. We also work proactively to reduce substance abuse in the workplace, which helps to decrease the possibility of on the job accidents or injuries. Traditional EAP's offer a range of valuable services to client companies, yet many companies can't afford or simply can't utilize some of the structured benefits. Companies that struggle to finance the cost of offering health insurance may not be able to afford the cost of a full service EAP in addition to the existing health insurance premiums. Companies with multiple shifts and locations often find it difficult to justify the cost of shutting down a plant or closing all their branches to attend a training seminar. But even more importantly, CCI had recognized that for some people, there were disadvantages with the traditional model. Some issues and concerns can be addressed in three visits, but the vast majority of issues that people seek counseling for, require much more than three visits. Those employees were often frustrated by the transitions. They made their first contact with one counselor by phone; they were then referred into the EAP system to see an EAP counselor. They spent three to five sessions talking about their situation and their visits were up. At that point, they were forced to begin again with another counselor. CCI recognized the need for a continuity of care and structured the Helpline to assess the problems of the caller, and refer them ...Read More