WHY IS CARS NEEDED?

All of us at the University of New Mexico face a variety of issues in our daily lives. Most of the time we are able to cope with these problems on our own. There are times when our problems might become too difficult to handle alone. Our relationships, our work, and our health can begin to suffer. The University of New Mexico established CARS – The Counseling Assistance and Referral Services to respond to the human needs of its Staff and Faculty.

IS CARS REALLY CONFIDENTIAL?

CARS is available to all benefits eligible UNM Faculty and Staff. The program provides a confidential and accessible setting in which employees can freely discuss concerns that are affecting their personal life or job performance.

The University of New Mexico Counseling Assistance and Referral Services Staff is committed to providing professional employee assistance services to all levels of staff in an atmosphere of privacy and confidentiality that is within the limits of all applicable laws and codes of ethics.

The intent of CARS is to provide services to those who choose to request help with their concerns and not to be intrusive.

WHAT ARE THE COSTS?

Services provided by the CARS staff are free to all benefits
eligible Faculty and Staff. You are also allowed work time to attend CARS appointments. Please refer to University Personnel Business Policy #3270 – CARS, for more information.

ISSUES THAT CARS PROFESSIONALS ADDRESS

Marital Difficulties, Stress and Job Burnout, Depression, Eldercare, Interpersonal Relationship Concerns, Coworker Conflicts, Career Concerns, Alcohol or Other Drug Abuse, Managing Change, Grief and Loss Issues, Preparing for Retirement, Negotiating Organizational Systems, Anxiety and Career Concerns are just a few of the issues we can help with.

 

Phone: (505) 272-6868 Fax: (505) 272-6880 Email: carsunm@unm.edu
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