Faculty and Staff Counseling and Consultation Office (University of Michigan) records, 1973-1996 (majority within 1980/1993)
7 linear feet
University program designed to assist individuals having problems associated with alcohol, drug abuse, family or child related concerns, job dissatisfaction, and financial and legal difficulties. Also coordinated the Task Force on Alcohol and Other Drugs. Records document the development of an employee assistance program at the University of Michigan and its involvement in larger substance abuse issues across campus. Records include historical files, administrative files, collected reference materials, correspondence, Task Force on Alcohol and Other Drugs files, and Initiative on Alcohol and Other Drugs.
The records of the Faculty and Staff Counseling and Consultation Office (FASSCO) document the approach taken by the university to assist employees troubled by medical, financial, family or work-related problems. The records span the years 1973-1996, with the bulk of the materials covering 1980-1993. Documentation details the evolution and development of FASAP and its involvement in larger substance abuse issues across campus. The records are divided into six series: Historical Files, Administrative Files, Collected Reference Materials, Correspondence, Task Force on Alcohol and Other Drugs, and Initiative on Alcohol and Other Drugs.