UAB Synopsis, Vol. 24, No. 7, February 28, 2005
The Resource Center, UAB's employee assistance and counseling service, is a free, confidential, and voluntary service for all employees and their families. The center provides one-on-one counseling and referral services in areas that sometimes threaten an employee's emotional balance.
"Some people think you should be able to leave your problems at home," says Director Marie Baisden, LPC.
"Although that sounds wonderful in theory, it just doesn't work. That's why we're here."
The center's six full-time counselors each hold a minimum of a master's degree in counseling and are licensed by the State Board of Examiners in Counseling.
Consultations are strictly confidential. Information is not included in personnel records or revealed to supervisors, co-workers, colleagues, friends, or family members.
The center's office, located in Medical Towers, is open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Telephone 934-2281 for more information or to arrange an appointment.