This EAP attempts to establish a voluntary and confidential counselling, advisory and information service, based on the concept of "work and well-being," which recognizes the value of employees and promotes a pro-employee policy of assistance. It is in the interest of the host organization, as well as the employee to have access to professional assistance at the earliest possible moment. An EAP is established to:

• Assist employees in preventing and/or remedying personal and family problems from adversely affecting their well-being or potentially resulting in reduced work performance.
• Maintain and improve the general well-being of employees through activities designed for promoting healthy lifestyles.
• Promote improvements in the work place that increase the opportunity for employee well-being and enhanced work performance.
• Provide immediate, short-term crisis intervention in the event of a traumatic incident.