Employee Support Services Program (ESSP)

The UAW-Ford National ESSP Committee is committed to providing professional, confidential help and support to employees in resolving personal and work issues that impact health, well-being or job performance. ESSP is confidential and voluntary.

Your employment status or opportunities for advancement are not jeopardized in any way by participating in this program.  Information used for evaluation or referral does not become part of your personnel record. The purpose of this program is to help employees with their personal issues.

ESSP helps resolve multiple issues

​Your local ESSP Representative draws on resources from a number of professional agencies (including CDRs) and private counselors to help people resolve difficult situations with:

• Anger Management

• Depression

• Wellness (Nutrition, Weight Loss)

Local Assistance

The following links will direct you to various mental health facilities in both Illinois and Indiana. Additional, you will find articles and videos to share with family and friends that may be guidance in daily work and personal life pressures. If you need any assistance or have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact your Local UAW ESSP Representative.

For Childcare info: www.naccrra.org/

For Eldercare info: www.eldercare.gov

UAW-FORD CHILDCARE NETWORK LIAISONS:  www.brighthorizons.com
Regional Network Manager Stephanie Medlen (440) 259-1858

Action for Children:  Renee Daberry or Maria Whelan 773-697-6138
www.actionforchildren.org

Grand Prairie Services (South Suburban Illinois Residents)
708-331-0500 – 24 hour Crisis Center
1-866-477-8632 – appointment scheduling
www.gpsbh.org

Temporary Housing during crisis

South Suburban PADS     708-754-4357  (Men Only)
www.homelessshelterdirectory.org
23.15 miles from city center Chicago
414 W. Lincoln Highway
Chicago Heights, IL 60411

Recommended Shelter

House of Hope   (773) 568-8350  (Women Only)
www.houseofhope-chicago.org
752 East 114th Street
Chicago, IL

Other Resources

National Tobacco Quitline: 1-800-QUITNOW (smoking cessation)
American Lung Association HelpLine: 1-800-LUNGUSA (General questions
and information about lung health, smoking cessation, emphysema, lung
cancer, etc.)

Freedom From Smoking Online: www.ffsonline.org

USA National Hotline Number
1-800-273-8255
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/