TVF&R is committed to promoting the health and well-being of all staff both mentally and
emotionally. TVF&R provides employees with activities and resources that help promote
their personal well-being. Such activities include availability of one-on-one counseling,
educational seminars, and other materials relating to personal health and welfare. Other
elements that are addressed include weight control, nutrition, cholesterol control, tobacco
cessation, physical fitness, stress management, preventative medicine, infection control,
substance abuse, retirement planning, and several other
wellness-related areas.
The Behavioral Health Specialist's (BHS) primary responsibility is to meet the
behavioral needs of all District employees. One responsibility of the BHS is to
coordinate a voluntary confidential behavioral health evaluation which is offered
to employees every 24 months. This evaluation includes elements related to
behavioral health, and may include areas such as stress, financial difficulties,
family problems, substance abuse, weight management, tobacco use, and assistance
with any of these problems for an immediate family member.
To assist employees with personal problems, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue has
established a relationship with Providence Health Systems to provide Employee
Assistance Program (EAP) services. The EAP is a confidential resource which is
easy to use and focused on results in helping clients to overcome personal
problems. This service can help employees with: marital and family conflicts,
parenting concerns, financial issues, grief, career changes, life crises,
alcohol or drug concerns, child and elder care considerations, and legal
problems and questions.