September 14, 2001
Hispanic Heritage Month Begins Semptember 15

Employee Assistance Program Available

The recent attack on the United States has affected each of us, both directly and indirectly. In the aftermath of these tragedies, we are all struggling to cope with the reactions we are experiencing, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. NASA GSFC has resources available to help employees and their family members cope with this tragedy. Specifically, COPE, Incorporated, the Employee Assistance Program at GSFC has on-site professionals who are specially trained in grief counseling and are available to assist employees who have been impacted by this event. EAP professionals can be contacted at X6-4600 to arrange for confidential consultation. You can visit the COPE web site at: www.cope-inc.com/support. For general information related to coping with tragedy and extreme or post-traumatic stress, please see the web site for the National Institute of Mental Health of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) at http://www.nimh.nih.gov/anxiety/
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