Travis Employee Assistance Program Published Feb. 25, 2010 60th Force Support Squadron TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The Travis Employee Assistance Program is a program available to help employees with personal and work-related issues that may impact their work performance or behavior as well as providing educational and prevention classes, seminars and events. The EAP counselor in the Life Skills Center will assist in assessing the situation, finding options, making choices or referral to a professional who can help with emotional health issues. The employee may receive one free initial voluntary assessment. If further counseling is required or there is a need for long-term counseling or treatment, the employee is referred for treatment with a community service or professional resource under the conditions of their health insurance plan. The Travis Employee Assistance Program is voluntary and confidential. For more information, contact Shenethia Carter at 424-1721. Below is a list of upcoming classes and events hosted by the EAP: Lunch and Learn classes: Stress and Diabetes: April 15 Instructor: Juanita Smith, RN, MSN diabetes educator Description: Learn to identify, minimize/manage life stresses that can prevent you from successfully controlling diabetes Time: 11 a.m. to noon Location: AFRC Gibson Room Exercise and Nutrition: July 8 Instructor: Deborah Baker, RN, Health Promotions nurse Description: Learn how exercise and proper nutrition go hand and hand Time: 11 a.m. to noon Location: TCC Ballroom Stress and Suicide Prevention: Oct. 7 Instructor: Maj. Melissa L. Gould, USAF, Bhop Element Leader Description: Learn to identify stress indicators and what to do if an individual is displaying suicidal warning signs Time: 11 a.m. to noon Location: AFRC Events: Health and Wellness Fair: Nov. 4 Description: Representatives from local health plans will be on hand to answer your questions and perform free health screenings Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: TCC Ballroom *Healthy snacks will be provided at each event. Call Shenethia Carter at 424-1721 to sign-up for lunch and learn classes.