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Support programs are in place to help employees manage early signs of health risk and challenges that
typically fall under core support programs.
• Human rights legislation
• Employee and family assistance programs
(EFAP)
• Local community resources (e.g. Canadian
Mental Health Association)
• Helplines (e.g. Crisis Services Canada)
• Resources from public health units
• Return-to-work policy and programs (e.g.
Employer Line)
• Accommodation programs
• Critical incident stress management
practices
• Stigma/ harm reduction initiatives
• Emergency plans, incident reporting and
investigation
• Extended health care benefits (e.g.
paramedical, psychological services)
