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A-2014-176-01 REACH EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SERVICES AGREEMENT This Employee Assistance Program Services Agreement is made and entered into as of January 1, 2015, between REACH Employee Assistance, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "REACH"), a California corporation, and the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and Municipal Corporation organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of California (hereafter referred to as "City".) Whereas REACH is engaged in the Employee Assistance Program Services business and desires to service City; and Whereas City desires to obtain the Employee Assistance Program Services of REACH. It is therefore agreed as follows: This is a contract for service outlining the duties and responsibilities of REACH Employee Assistance, Inc., to the City of Santa Ana, L Below are listed the Scope of Services provided by the REACH: 1. Assessment/Counseling/Referral for Employees and Dependents. A total assessment will be administered for a well-rounded analysis of the client's problem. Employees and immediate family members are entitled to up to three (3) sessions per incident every six (6) months. REACH provides professional assessment/counseling to the .® point of referring the client to an outside counseling professional oragency. In addition, `LU,uy� �FA REACH provides follow-up consultation. The number of sessions offered, within this limit, will be at the sole discretion of the REACH counseling staff. `amu c' z KT it The City will be assigned a REACH liaison person. REACH provides quality, experienced co o counselors knowledgeable in assessment skills to provide personal counseling to employees and immediate family members. REACH also provides qualified and experienced staff to assist management on all aspects of Employee Assistance Program. Dr Marcus Dayhoff is administratively, operationally and clinically responsible for REACH. A. Confidentialitv and Release of Information As a general rule REACH shall not disclose to the City the identity of City employees or immediate family members of City employees who elect to participate in the REACH Program offered under this Agreement. Exceptions - Notwithstanding the above, REACH shall release to the City in writing the following information on employees who have been referred into the REACH Program as a condition of employment with the City: A) Whether employee has agreed to participate in the Assistance Program.