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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

A trained volunteer APFA EAP peer representative from your base is available
7 days a week by calling the confidential phone line:

A trained volunteer APFA EAP peer representative from your base is available 7 days a week by calling the confidential phone line:

About APFA EAP

APFA Employee Assistance Program provides a safe and confidential resource for members of the Association of Professional Flight Attendants. APFA EAP is made up of active American Airlines Flight Attendants trained in EAP peer support services and volunteer their time to help their peer Flight Attendants and their families 24 hours, 7 days a week.

How APFA EAP Can Help You

The APFA Employee Assistance Flight Attendant Peer Program is comprised of three (3) distinct facets: Employee Assistance, Professional Standards; and Critical Incident Response Services.

Employee Assistance

Provides emotional support and assistance to Flight Attendants and their families. APFA Employee Assistance Program can offer Flight Attendant peer support in addition to assessments and referrals.

Professional Standards

Operates as a self-help aid among flying partners by providing conflict resolution strategies to those in need. Flight Attendants are encouraged to contact the APFA Employee Assistance Program to resolve conflict rather than requesting action from management.

Critical Incident Response Program

Provides a range of crisis intervention strategies in the aftermath of a critical incident or workplace trauma.

Representative Contact Information

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Marcus Recarte - EAP Specialist

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Deb McCormick - EAP Co-Specialist

APFA EAP Phone Number

A trained volunteer APFA EAP peer representative from your base is available 7 days a week by calling the confidential phone line: (833) 214-2002

APFA EAP Peer Committee

APFA Employee Assistance Program (EAP) will consist of Flight Attendants volunteering their time to provide support for Flight Attendants and their family members, offering confidential assistance with personal and work-related concerns. Members of the APFA EAP will provide services offering emotional support, referral information, assistance with conflict resolution, and support following a traumatic event, both on and off the job.

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EAP Hotlines

5.06.24 – May 2024: Mental Health Awareness Month

APFA’s EAP Program provides emotional support and assistance to Flight Attendants and their families. APFA Employee Assistance Program can offer Flight Attendant peer support in addition to assessments and referrals.

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3.12.24 – APFA EAP and Critical Incident Response Program (CIRP)

As Flight Attendants, we all play a vital role as first responders. Both your safety and well-being are of the utmost importance both to APFA and to the APFA EAP committee.

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2.10.24 – Utilizing APFA EAP Professional Standards

During your sequence, if you are in a confrontation with a fellow Flight Attendant or Pilot that you cannot resolve, we strongly advise against directly contacting the company.

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2.05.24 – EAP Peer Committee Representative Recruitment Now Open

The APFA Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is looking for Flight Attendants to join the volunteer APFA EAP Peer Committee to provide support and assistance to Flight Attendants at each crew base.

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1.25.24 – New! APFA Notification System for Critical Incidents

American Airlines Inflight Management is responsible for providing the proper support Flight Attendants need when experiencing a critical incident while on duty, and communicating with APFA is an integral part of that responsibility.

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12.04.23 – Flying and Over-the-Counter Medications

Can I safeguard my well-being and flight safety while using over-the-counter medications? Consider some best practices. Never use any medication that has alcohol as an ingredient while you are working or within 8 hours of working.

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11.06.23 – Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP): Substance Use Disorders

As the holiday season fast approaches, celebrations, and gatherings of loved ones also take place. With some holiday gatherings, there will be alcohol served, and like anything, we must be aware of ‘risky” alcohol use.

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10.30.23 – Don’t Write it Up – Talk it Out!

As part of APFA’s Employee Assistance Program, we have trained Professional Standards volunteers available to you in every base. After listening to your concerns, APFA EAP representatives will follow up on the situation and pursue the appropriate action necessary.

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5.06.24 – May 2024: Mental Health Awareness Month

APFA’s EAP Program provides emotional support and assistance to Flight Attendants and their families. APFA Employee Assistance Program can offer Flight Attendant peer support in addition to assessments and referrals.

Continue Reading

3.12.24 – APFA EAP and Critical Incident Response Program (CIRP)

As Flight Attendants, we all play a vital role as first responders. Both your safety and well-being are of the utmost importance both to APFA and to the APFA EAP committee.

Continue Reading

2.10.24 – Utilizing APFA EAP Professional Standards

During your sequence, if you are in a confrontation with a fellow Flight Attendant or Pilot that you cannot resolve, we strongly advise against directly contacting the company.

Continue Reading

Employee Assistance Program

APFA's EAP program provides emotional support and assistance to Flight Attendants and their families. APFA Employee Assistance Program can offer Flight Attendant peer support in addition to assessments and referrals. APFA EAP understands that mental health issues can affect anyone at any time, occur in almost every family and workplace, and can adversely impact your quality of work and home life. If you, or someone you know suffers from a mental health concern we can help you find the resources you need.

Your APFA EAP can assist with finding resources for: Anxiety, Finding a Counselor, Coping/Stress, Depression, DOT Testing Concerns, Eating Disorders, Gambling, Grief, Health Concerns, Mental Health, Emotional Distress, Job Loss/Unemployment, Substance Abuse Information, and Trauma

Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP)

FADAP is a substance-abuse prevention program, created and promoted for and by the flight attendant profession and funded by the FAA. Throughout FADAP site you will find stigma free information on substance use, abuse and dependence.

Recovery is not a hard landing, it's a journey.

Resources

Suicide Crisis Lifeline: 988

988 is available for you or someone you know 24/7.

Suicide & Crisis Help

Lifeline provides free and confidential support. Visit 988lifeline.org for more information

National Child Abuse Hotline

Report abuse or speak with a Childhelp counselor: 800-4-ACHILD

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Call 1-800-799-SAFE or 1-800-787-TDDY for help

Alcoholics Anonymous

Visit www.aa.org for alcohol addiction assistance

Narcotics Anonymous

Visit www.na.org for narcotics addiction assistance

American Cancer Society

Visit cancer.org for cancer resources, research, support, and more

Divorce Care

Visit divorcecare.com for help, resources, and support

Additional Community and Professional Services and Resources

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admin (SAMHSA) National Helpline 24/7 800-622-4357 / www.samhsa.gov
SAMHSA Treatment Locator findtreatment.samhsa.gov
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism www.niaaa.nih.gov
NAADAC – The Association for Addiction Professionals www.naadac.org
Human Intervention Motivation Study (HIMS for pilots) himsprogram.com/about-hims
Labor Assistance Professionals www.laborassistanceprofessionals.com
Drug Slang Dictionary www.verywellmind.com
Women for Sobriety www.womenforsobriety.org
Oxford House (sober living) www.oxfordhouse.org
Alcohol Abuse Self Screen alcoholscreening.org
Chemical Dependent Anonymous www.cdaweb.org
National Institute on Drug Abuse nida.nih.gov
Marijuana Anonymous www.marijuana-anonymous.org
Crystal Meth Anonymous www.crystalmeth.org
Cocaine Anonymous ca.org
Crystal Meth Anonymous www.crystalmeth.org
Smoke Free smokefree.gov
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous www.ceahow.org
Overeaters Anonymous oa.org
Gamblers Anonymous www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga
National Council on Problem Gambling www.ncpgambling.org
Workaholics Anonymous workaholics-anonymous.org
Computer Gaming Addicts Anonymous www.gamingaddictsanonymous.org
Clutters Anonymous clutterersanonymous.org
Co-Dependents Anonymous coda.org
Center for Internet Addiction Recovery netaddiction.com
Anxiety Disorders Association of America www.adaa.org
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation www.icisf.org
MentalHealth.Net www.mentalhelp.net
National Alliance on Mental Illness www.nami.org
Depression (National Institute of Mental Health) www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/
Mental Health America www.nmha.org
Cancer Hotline 800-4-CANCER
National Cancer Institute www.cancer.gov
American Brain Tumor Association www.abta.org
National Organization for Rare Disorders www.rarediseases.org
Corporate Angel Network www.corpangelnetwork.org
Alzheimer’s Hotline 800-272-3900
Alzheimer’s Association www.alz.org
Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network www.foodallergy.org
National Diabetes Information Clearing House diabetes.niddk.nih.gov
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearing House digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/crohns
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Kidney Diseases www2.niddk.nih.gov
National Headache Foundation www.headaches.org
Arthritis Foundation www.arthritis.org
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation www.cff.org
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CDC) www.cdc.gov/cfs
Adoption Network www.adoption.com
National Adoption Center www.adopt.org
Rainbows www.rainbows.org
Divorce & Separation Support Groups (U.S. & Canadian Listing) www.divorcehq.com
Divorce Central www.divorcecentral.com
Children’s Bereavement Center www.childbereavement.org
GriefNet.org www.griefnet.org
Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement www.aplb.org
Low-Cost Health Insurance for Children www.insurekidsnow.gov
Nar-Anon Family Groups (Narcotics) www.nar-anon.org
Co-Anon Family Groups (Cocaine) www.co-anon.org
Al-Anon Family Groups (Alcohol) www.al-anon.org
Adult Children of Alcoholics www.adultchildren.org
Children of Alcoholics Foundation www.coaf.org
MADD Mothers against Drunk Driving www.madd.org
Parents Anonymous/Abuse Prevention Hotline 800-421-0353
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children www.missingkids.com
Department of Labor/Family Medical Leave www.dol.gov/dol/topic/benefits-leave
Helping Elders Live Productively (H.E.L.P.) www.help4srs.org
National Institute on Aging www.nia.nih.gov
AARP www.aarp.org
Administration on Aging www.aoa.dhhs.gov
American Society on Aging www.asaging.org
National Senior Citizens Law Center www.nsclc.org
Pension Benefit Guaranty Cooperation www.pbgc.gov
Pension Rights Center www.pensionrights.org
Alliance for Retired Americans www.retiredamericans.org
Social Security www.ssa.gov
National Council on Aging www.ncoa.org
Medicare Helpline 24/7 800-MEDICARE
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services www.cms.gov
Medicare www.medicare.gov
Healthcare Coverage www.healthcare.gov
Hospice Directory www.hospicedirectory.org
Hospice Foundation of America hospicefoundation.org
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization www.nhpco.org
Hand Speak (Sign Language) www.handspeak.com
Deaf Resource Library www.deaflibrary.org
Disabled American Veterans www.dav.org
Little People of America www.lpaonline.org
Autism Research Institute www.autism.com
Disaster Distress Helpline 24/7 800-985-5990
Disaster Distress (SAMHSA) www.disasterdistress.samhsa.gov
United Way www.unitedway.org
United Way “211” Program www.211.org
Federal Emergency Management Association www.fema.gov
Free Legal Advice www.freeadvice.com
Law Guru (Free Legal Advice) www.lawguru.com
Union Plus Consumer Credit Counseling www.unionplus.org
Debtors Anonymous www.debtorsanonymous.org
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) www.cdc.gov
National Food and Drug Administration (FDA) www.fda.gov
Office of National Drug Control Policy www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov
DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program www.dot.gov
Crime Victim Services and Information ojp.gov/ovc
Federal Citizen Information Center www.pueblo.gsa.gov
Allied Pilots Association (APA) www.alliedpilots.org
Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) www.alpa.org
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA) www.afacwa.org
Communication Workers of America (CWA) www.cwa-union.org
Transport Workers Union-Southwest Airlines twu556.org
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) www.goiam.org

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admin (SAMHSA) National Helpline 24/7 - 800-622-4357 / www.samhsa.gov
SAMHSA Treatment Locator - findtreatment.samhsa.gov
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism - www.niaaa.nih.gov
NAADAC (The Association for Addiction Professionals) - www.naadac.org
Human Intervention Motivation Study (HIMS for pilots) - himsprogram.com/about-hims
Labor Assistance Professionals - www.laborassistanceprofessionals.com
Drug Slang Dictionary - www.verywellmind.com
Women for Sobriety - www.womenforsobriety.org
Oxford House (sober living) - www.oxfordhouse.org
Alcohol Abuse Self Screen - alcoholscreening.org
Chemical Dependent Anonymous - www.cdaweb.org
National Institute on Drug Abuse - nida.nih.gov
Marijuana Anonymous - www.marijuana-anonymous.org
Crystal Meth Anonymous - www.crystalmeth.org
Cocaine Anonymous - ca.org
Crystal Meth Anonymous - www.crystalmeth.org
Smoke Free - smokefree.gov
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous - www.ceahow.org
Overeaters Anonymous - oa.org
Gamblers Anonymous - www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga
National Council on Problem Gambling - www.ncpgambling.org
Workaholics Anonymousworkaholics-anonymous.org
Computer Gaming Addicts Anonymous - www.gamingaddictsanonymous.org
Clutters Anonymous - clutterersanonymous.org
Co-Dependents Anonymous - coda.org
Center for Internet Addiction Recovery - netaddiction.com

Anxiety Disorders Association of America - www.adaa.org
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation - www.icisf.org
MentalHealth.Net - www.mentalhelp.net
National Alliance on Mental Illness - www.nami.org
Depression (National Institute of Mental Health) - www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/
Mental Health America - www.nmha.org

Cancer Hotline - 800-4-CANCER
National Cancer Institute - www.cancer.gov
American Brain Tumor Association - www.abta.org
National Organization for Rare Disorders - www.rarediseases.org
Corporate Angel Network - www.corpangelnetwork.org
Alzheimer’s Hotline - 800-272-3900
Alzheimer’s Association - www.alz.org
Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center - www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network - www.foodallergy.org
National Diabetes Information Clearing House - diabetes.niddk.nih.gov
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearing House - digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/crohns
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Kidney Diseases - www2.niddk.nih.gov
National Headache Foundation - www.headaches.org
Arthritis Foundation - www.arthritis.org
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - www.cff.org
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CDC) - www.cdc.gov/cfs

Adoption Network - www.adoption.com
National Adoption Center - www.adopt.org
Rainbows - www.rainbows.org
Divorce & Separation Support Groups (U.S. & Canadian Listing) - www.divorcehq.com
Divorce Central - www.divorcecentral.com
Children’s Bereavement Center - www.childbereavement.org
GriefNet.org - www.griefnet.org
Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement - www.aplb.org
Low-Cost Health Insurance for Children - www.insurekidsnow.gov
Nar-Anon Family Groups (Narcotics) - www.nar-anon.org
Co-Anon Family Groups (Cocaine) - www.co-anon.org
Al-Anon Family Groups (Alcohol) - www.al-anon.org
Adult Children of Alcoholics - www.adultchildren.org
Children of Alcoholics Foundation - www.coaf.org
MADD Mothers against Drunk Driving - www.madd.org
Parents Anonymous/Abuse Prevention Hotline - 800-421-0353
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children - www.missingkids.com
Department of Labor/Family Medical Leave - www.dol.gov/dol/topic/benefits-leave

Helping Elders Live Productively (H.E.L.P.) - www.help4srs.org
National Institute on Aging - www.nia.nih.gov
AARP - www.aarp.org
Administration on Aging - www.aoa.dhhs.gov
American Society on Aging - www.asaging.org
National Senior Citizens Law Center - www.nsclc.org
Pension Benefit Guaranty Cooperation - www.pbgc.gov
Pension Rights Center - www.pensionrights.org
Alliance for Retired Americans - www.retiredamericans.org
Social Security - www.ssa.gov
National Council on Aging - www.ncoa.org

Medicare Helpline 24/7 - 800-MEDICARE
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services - www.cms.gov
Medicare - www.medicare.gov
Healthcare Coverage - www.healthcare.gov
Hospice Directory - www.hospicedirectory.org
Hospice Foundation of America - hospicefoundation.org
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization - www.nhpco.org

Hand Speak (Sign Language) - www.handspeak.com
Deaf Resource Library - www.deaflibrary.org
Disabled American Veterans - www.dav.org
Little People of America - www.lpaonline.org
Autism Research Institute - www.autism.com

Disaster Distress Helpline 24/7 - 800-985-5990
Disaster Distress (SAMHSA) - www.disasterdistress.samhsa.gov
United Way - www.unitedway.org
United Way “211” Program - www.211.org
Federal Emergency Management Association - www.fema.gov

Free Legal Advice - www.freeadvice.com
Law Guru (Free Legal Advice) - www.lawguru.com
Union Plus Consumer Credit Counseling - www.unionplus.org
Debtors Anonymous - www.debtorsanonymous.org

Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - www.cdc.gov
National Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - www.fda.gov
Office of National Drug Control Policy - www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov
DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program - www.dot.gov
Crime Victim Services and Information - ojp.gov/ovc
Federal Citizen Information Center - www.pueblo.gsa.gov

Allied Pilots Association (APA) - www.alliedpilots.org
Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) - www.alpa.org
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA) - www.afacwa.org
Communication Workers of America (CWA) - www.cwa-union.org
Transport Workers Union-Southwest Airlines - twu556.org
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) - www.goiam.org

Professional Standards

APFA's Professional Standards operates as a self-help aid among flying partners by providing conflict resolution strategies to those in need. Flight Attendants are encouraged to contact the APFA Employee Assistance Program to resolve conflict rather than requesting action from management. For Professional Standards assistance call: 1 (833) 214-2002

Our Goals

  • To promote and restore professional conduct
  • Ensure a safe work environment
  • To develop and utilize sound problem-solving skills
  • “Don’t write it up”-call Professional Standards

Critical Incident Response Program

Provides a range of crisis intervention strategies in the aftermath of a critical incident or workplace trauma. As Flight Attendants, we are “First Responders” and your wellbeing is our first priority. A traumatic event in the workplace can provoke distressful emotions, which is a normal reaction to an abnormal event.

The Critical Incident Response Program (CIRP) is available for confidential help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are Flight Attendants assisting Flight Attendants.

For CONFIDENTIAL assistance call: 1 (833) 214-2002

APFA Headquarters
1004 West Euless Boulevard
Euless, Texas 76040

M-F: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108

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Contract & Scheduling Desk
M-F: 7:00AM - 7:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108

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After-Hours Live Chat
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Sat-Sun: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)

APFA Events

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APFA Headquarters
1004 West Euless Boulevard
Euless, Texas 76040

M-F: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108

Call APFA

Contract & Scheduling Desk
M-F: 7:00AM - 7:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108

Chat APFA

After-Hours Live Chat
M-F: 3:00PM - 11:00 PM (CT)
Sat-Sun: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)

APFA Events

Currently, no scheduled events...

APFA Headquarters
1004 West Euless Boulevard
Euless, Texas 76040

M-F: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108

Call APFA

Contract & Scheduling Desk
M-F: 7:00AM - 7:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108

Chat APFA

After-Hours Live Chat
M-F: 3:00PM - 11:00 PM (CT)
Sat-Sun: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)

APFA Events

Currently, no scheduled events...

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