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Because of funding cuts on a federal level, most of our literature sources have put strict limitations on distribution. Therefore, the Clearinghouse has made available some items in an electronic format so that you can print them directly from this website. Click on the title to download the publication. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these items. All items may be reproduced as needed.

Workplace Issues

Workplaces That Thrive: A Resource for Creating Mental Health Friendly Work Environments 119 pg book
This publication is designed to help human resources personnel look at the benefits of a Mental Health-Friendly Workplace. The benefits accrue to both the bottom line of a business and to the health and well-being of the workforce—a business's most valuable asset—on the balance sheet and in ethical and human terms.This resource is useful for taking stock of the current level of mental health friendliness and for inspiring new thinking and planning for the future.

Administering Generous Mental Health Benefits: Opinions Of Employers 13 page book
This report synthesizes the experiences of seven large employers that offer generous mental health benefits to their employees. Representatives of these employers shared their views and experiences in a one-day focus group meeting.

Get the Facts About HIV/AIDS in the Workplace Pamphlet
This brochure explains how the CDC Business and Labor Resource Service and the Manager's Kit and Labor Leader's Kit can help guide users through the process of planning, developing, and implementing a workplace HIV/AIDS education program and policy.

How Drug Abuse Takes Profit Out of Business: How Drug Treatment Helps Put It Back 8 pg booklet
This booklet explains briefly how drug-abusing employees cost U.S. businesses billions of dollars in absences, accidents, medical costs and performance. It explains how treatment reduces demand for drugs, makes people more productive, (more likely to be employed and not involved with crime), pay taxes, and use fewer social services. This ultimately helps reduce tax burdens on businesses. The demand for treatment is higher than the supply, but considering the expenses such as the cost involved with hiring a new employee, treatment plans are a worthwhile investment.

Making Your Workplace Drug Free: A Kit for Employers
Designed for employers, especially employers of smaller businesses, this kit offers easy-to-follow steps for creating or enhancing a drug-free workplace program. The kit suggests low-cost approaches for a health program geared to alcohol and drug abuse. Included in the kit are Employer Materials, Supervisor Materials, and Employee Materials.

Making Your Workplace Drug Free: A Kit for Employers (Spanish Version)
Designed for employers, especially employers of smaller businesses, this kit offers easy-to-follow steps for creating or enhancing a drug-free workplace program. The kit suggests low-cost approaches for a health program geared to alcohol and drug abuse. Included in the kit are Employer Materials, Supervisor Materials, and Employee Materials.

Now More Than Ever: Workplace Solutions for HIV and AIDS Pamphlet
This brochure explains why Business and Labor should be involved, where business or labor unions get help, and provides resources.

Parents @ Work: A Free Program for Employers to Help Working Parents Designed for employers, this brochure highlights the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign and instructs employers on how to become involved. The campaign offers employers an easy way to provide free youth drug prevention resources to parents at work.

Substance Use and Mental Health Characteristics by Employment Status 80 pg book
This report examines the relationship between substance use and employment status. Additionally, this report examines mental health characteristics by employment status and the interaction between health issues and substance use. Finally, this report measures the prevalence of substance use and dependence among individuals who received public assistance of welfare specifically Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC).

When a Co-Worker Is Living With AIDS/HIV : A Guide for the Workplace 20 pg booklet
This guide discusses how co-worker and employers should respond when an employee tests HIV positive or has AIDS. Policy and legal issues are covered as well as practical suggestions on handling rumors and to responding with sensitivity to disclosures.

When Family Problems Reach the Workplace… Employers Pay the Cost brochure
The new Workplace Brochure provides drug prevention information and resources to help employers assist working parents.

Your Job and HIV: Are There Risks? brochure
This brochure emphasizes the importance of support and understanding when dealing with HIV in the workplace. It answers many questions concerning transmission of the virus, and what employers and employees need to know about HIV.

Your Job and HIV: Are There Risks? Spanish Version brochure
This brochure emphasizes the importance of support and understanding when dealing with HIV in the workplace. It answers many questions concerning transmission of the virus, and what employers and employees need to know about HIV.

Your Time.. Their Future: Positive Activities Promote a Productive Workforce 12 pg booklet
This guide will help employers and business leaders understand the value of investing time in the community through programs that promote volunteering with young people. The guide includes tips for leveraging company resources and a list of resources for further information."

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Workplace Issues
	Workplaces That Thrive: A Resource for Creating Mental Health Friendly Work Environments 119 pg book This publication is designed to help human resources personnel look at the benefits of a Mental Health-Friendly Workplace. The benefits accrue to both the bottom line of a business and to the health and well-being of the workforce—a business's most valuable asset—on the balance sheet and in ethical and human terms.This resource is useful for taking stock of the current level of mental health friendliness and for inspiring new thinking and planning for the future.
	Administering Generous Mental Health Benefits: Opinions Of Employers 13 page book This report synthesizes the experiences of seven large employers that offer generous mental health benefits to their employees. Representatives of these employers shared their views and experiences in a one-day focus group meeting.
	Get the Facts About HIV/AIDS in the Workplace Pamphlet This brochure explains how the CDC Business and Labor Resource Service and the Manager's Kit and Labor Leader's Kit can help guide users through the process of planning, developing, and implementing a workplace HIV/AIDS education program and policy.
	How Drug Abuse Takes Profit Out of Business: How Drug Treatment Helps Put It Back 8 pg booklet This booklet explains briefly how drug-abusing employees cost U.S. businesses billions of dollars in absences, accidents, medical costs and performance. It explains how treatment reduces demand for drugs, makes people more productive, (more likely to be employed and not involved with crime), pay taxes, and use fewer social services. This ultimately helps reduce tax burdens on businesses. The demand for treatment is higher than the supply, but considering the expenses such as the cost involved with hiring a new employee, treatment plans are a worthwhile investment.
	Making Your Workplace Drug Free: A Kit for Employers Designed for employers, especially employers of smaller businesses, this kit offers easy-to-follow steps for creating or enhancing a drug-free workplace program. The kit suggests low-cost approaches for a health program geared to alcohol and drug abuse. Included in the kit are Employer Materials, Supervisor Materials, and Employee Materials.
	Making Your Workplace Drug Free: A Kit for Employers (Spanish Version) Designed for employers, especially employers of smaller businesses, this kit offers easy-to-follow steps for creating or enhancing a drug-free workplace program. The kit suggests low-cost approaches for a health program geared to alcohol and drug abuse. Included in the kit are Employer Materials, Supervisor Materials, and Employee Materials.
	Now More Than Ever: Workplace Solutions for HIV and AIDS Pamphlet This brochure explains why Business and Labor should be involved, where business or labor unions get help, and provides resources.
	Parents @ Work: A Free Program for Employers to Help Working Parents Designed for employers, this brochure highlights the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign and instructs employers on how to become involved. The campaign offers employers an easy way to provide free youth drug prevention resources to parents at work.
	Substance Use and Mental Health Characteristics by Employment Status 80 pg book This report examines the relationship between substance use and employment status. Additionally, this report examines mental health characteristics by employment status and the interaction between health issues and substance use. Finally, this report measures the prevalence of substance use and dependence among individuals who received public assistance of welfare specifically Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC).
	When a Co-Worker Is Living With AIDS/HIV : A Guide for the Workplace 20 pg booklet This guide discusses how co-worker and employers should respond when an employee tests HIV positive or has AIDS. Policy and legal issues are covered as well as practical suggestions on handling rumors and to responding with sensitivity to disclosures.
	When Family Problems Reach the Workplace… Employers Pay the Cost brochure The new Workplace Brochure provides drug prevention information and resources to help employers assist working parents.
	Your Job and HIV: Are There Risks? brochure This brochure emphasizes the importance of support and understanding when dealing with HIV in the workplace. It answers many questions concerning transmission of the virus, and what employers and employees need to know about HIV.
	Your Job and HIV: Are There Risks? Spanish Version brochure This brochure emphasizes the importance of support and understanding when dealing with HIV in the workplace. It answers many questions concerning transmission of the virus, and what employers and employees need to know about HIV.
	Your Time.. Their Future: Positive Activities Promote a Productive Workforce 12 pg booklet This guide will help employers and business leaders understand the value of investing time in the community through programs that promote volunteering with young people. The guide includes tips for leveraging company resources and a list of resources for further information."

TAADAS Statewide Clearinghouse Free Literature Downloads

TAADAS Statewide Clearinghouse
Free Literature Downloads