We are reaching out today to express our deep sorrow over the tragedy in Tumbler Ridge. We understand that this event will have wide reaching effects and may impact you, your staff or their families in a number of ways, both directly and indirectly over the next few days and weeks. As your EFAP provider we stand ready to provide you with all of the support at our disposal.
For immediate or short-term support, FSEAP is able to provide:
• Onsite or virtual Critical Incident Support
• Onsite or virtual group counselling or debriefs
• Onsite or virtual counselling support for individuals
• Immediate crisis support for individuals 24 / 7
• Direct support to HR or management staff in planning and providing mental help support to your organization including during traumatic experiences
Please reach out to your account manager to discuss or arrange any of these services.
If you wish to send a message out to your employees or members, here is a draft that you are able to use or modify as needed:
“FSEAP extends our heartfelt condolences to everyone affected by the recent tragic events in Tumbler Ridge. These events could create a range of emotions: sadness, anger, fear, and/or shock, depending on the way in which an individual processes the terrible news of this event. Even if we aren’t personally involved, it doesn’t mean that we aren’t emotionally and psychologically impacted by the injustice and unfairness of all of it.
FSEAP can help you cope by offering confidential, compassionate support to help individuals and families to cope during difficult times. We are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week through our phone line 1-800-667-0993 or our online services at fseap.online/intake”
We have included a few tip sheets to be shared directly with your employees to help them begin to process this experience.
• How to Talk to Someone in Grief
• Vicarious Grief
• Coping with Trauma
