This time of year brings out all kinds of emotions that can be difficult to process. Family get-togethers, perhaps the loss of a close family member and this being the first holiday without them, maybe you or a family member realizes their drinking is out of control – all these things cause stress around the holidays. This is why the Teamsters’ Member Assistance Program (TMAP) representatives are here to help you and your family.

What is TMAP? The Teamsters offer a free, confidential program designed to help members and their families identify and resolve personal problems or concerns. Our trained TMAP peer coordinators are union members helping union members. We all have ups and downs, it’s not always easy deciding when to ask for help. Your TMAP Coordinator will respectfully listen to your problem and assist you in developing a plan of action that will meet your needs. If necessary, you will be referred to a qualified service provider in your community. The TMAP Coordinator will also follow up with you to ensure that you are both getting the help you need and are satisfied with the referral. How do you know if you really do have a problem? Ask yourself these questions:

• Do I think about a problem frequently, or am I always worried about the same thing?

• Am I telling myself the problem “isn’t that bad and will just go away,” although it doesn’t?

• Do I feel tired, depressed, frustrated, angry or sick?

• Is my job performance or dependability being affected?

• Do I feel like giving up?

What Kind of Problems Can the Teamsters’ Member Assistance Program Help With? Depression and/or anxiety, debt management, grief and loss, alcohol and drug dependency, gambling dependency, relationship problems, divorce, stress related to parenting, domestic violence, elder care and trauma reactions are a few of the issues TMAP can help with.

Is the Union’s TMAP Really Confidential? Yes, the program is highly confidential. We will not discuss your problem with anyone without your written consent. The only limits by law are the intent to harm yourself, harm others, child abuse and/or elder abuse.

What Will It Cost? TMAP services are free. Your TMAP representative will work with you to make effective use of your health insurance benefits and community resources.

What is the Next Step? To get started, call or visit a Teamsters TMAP Representative to begin the process. TMAP is voluntary, so you need to take the first step. A TMAP Representative can help you determine whether you need to take action.

Remember, it’s better to deal with the problem before it becomes overwhelming.

Your TMAP Representatives are:

CALEB GOOD
Chairman, Eastern Region Coordinator
ATL BOS CLE EWR IAD LGA ORD PHL
(630) 485-0227

MIKE BROOKS
Central Region Coordinator
DEN FLL TPA PHX MCO
(303) 335-6540

STEVE LOONE
Western Region Coordinator
GUM HNL LAS LAX KOA LIH OGG PDX SAN SEA SFO SNA
(650) 745-5864

STEVE CRUMMEY
Western Region Coordinator
GUM HNL LAS LAX KOA LIH OGG PDX SAN SEA SFO SNA
(650) 745-5867

DOMINIC FIERO
Southern Region Coordinator
IAH HOU AUS DFW MSY
(832) 443-6599

Sincerely,

Ken Meidinger
International Representative-Airline Division
UAL Benefits Coordinator