Drug-Free Work Week is a national awareness campaign promoting drug-free workplaces. The Federal Government is a model employer in addressing drug and alcohol abuse issues, with the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program mandated by Executive Order 12564 (1986), as well as the additional supports available to employees, including Employee Assistance Programs, comprehensive health insurance, and generous leave programs.

During Drug-Free Work Week, we want you to know about your rights, responsibilities, and resources, so you can maintain a healthy, productive life at work and at home.

If you, a co-worker, or a Family member needs help with a substance abuse issue, or other issues that are non-clinical in nature and can be dealt with by brief counseling, the Fort Gordon Employee Assistance Program can help.

The following resources are free of charge and available to all employees:

-The Fort Gordon Employee Assistance Program, a confidential counseling and referral resource: Website: www.gordon.army.mil/ dhr/ALDrug/default.html. Phone: (706) 791-5797, located at Ft. Gordon ASAP, 202 7th Ave., Bldg. 38702.

-Fort Gordon Army Substance Abuse Program, Employee Assistance Program coordinator, contact information: (706) 791-5797,

Michael.alvin.reed@us.army.mil.

Displays to provide information on the Fort Gordon Employee Assistance Program will be set up at the Post Exchange on Oct. 20 and the Commissary on Oct. 21.

For additional information about Drug-Free Work Week, visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website at http:// workplace.samhsa.gov/ FedPgms/Fed_DFWP.aspx or the Department of Labor's Drug- Free Work Week information at www.dol.gov.workingpartners.welcome.html.