THE CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR

personnel in establishing and maintaining formal treatment programs for active duty, retired, and reserve personnel and dependents assigned to alcoholism treatment and rehabil- itation facilities, Alcoholism Treatment Specialists conduct individual and group ther- apy sessions during hospitalization and rehabil- itation periods and assist recovering personnel in returning to full duty. Alcoholism Treatment Specialists also assist local commands in establishing alcohol abuse prevention, educa- tion, identification, safety, and rehabilitation programs. THE MEDICAL OFFICER.—The medical officer receives walk-in patients and refer- rals from the DAPA, DAACO, or other referral sources. The medical officer will then: Make a diagnosis* of alcoholism or drug addiction and refer the person to an appropriate rehabilitation facility. Make a diagnosis* of abuse and refer the person to than a rehabilitation facility. alcohol or drug a resource other The medical officer within the command who normally makes the diagnosis of alcoholism and drug addiction should be noted in the I&R Directory. THE CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE ASSIST- ANCE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR.—The Civilian Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides assistance to civilian employees who have problems with alcoholism or drug dependence. Referrals by supervisors—based upon poor work performance—are a key ele- ment. A chaplain may be called upon to assist a civilian employee with a work-related alcohol or drug dependency problem, partic- ularly if the employee is a retired Navy or Marine Corps member. The program adminis- trator can normally be reached through the Civilian Personnel Office (CPO) or through the Consolidated Civilian Personnel Office * NOTE: A diagnosis of alcoholism made only by the medical officer. or drug addiction is (CCPO). The EAP administrator can assist the chaplain by: Providing current information to the chaplain regarding the Civilian Employee Assistance Program Providing essential personnel informa- tion to the chaplain regarding civilian employees Identifying community resources available to civilian employees All civilian employees, except military retirees, seen by the chaplain concerning alcoholism or drug addiction will normally be referred by the EAP administrator. The EAP administrator should be identified within the I&R Directory. OTHER RESOURCES.—Other people who should be included within the Alcohol and Drug portion of the I&R Directory include, but are not limited to: Human Resource Management Detach- ment Personnel Health Benefits Advisor Family Services Center Staff Chaplain Family Services Center I&R Specialist Navy Clinical Social Work Officer (normally assigned to Naval Regional Medical Centers) The following civilian resource personnel should also be included when possible: Local Veterans’ Administration (VA) Representatives Community and State Drug and Alcohol Program Representatives Local Volunteer Agency Representatives (Alcoholics Anonymous) Civilian Clergypersons who are available for family counseling of alcohol and drug dependent personnel 5-36