INTERNAL HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT MINUTE: 0013/2009 |
TO: | CHIEF DIRECTORS, DIRECTORS (HEAD OFFICE AND EDUCATION DISTRICT OFFICES), SPECIALISED EDUCATION SUPPORT MANAGERS AND STAFF, AND HEADS OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND STAFF |
| PREVENTION OF DRUG ABUSE AND ILLICIT DRUG TRAFFICKING |
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The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) realises the importance of providing its employees with the necessary guidance and support for adopting a healthy lifestyle. Its Employee Health and Wellness Programme provides employees with assistance to cope with life challenges which may have a negative impact on their work productivity.
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Substance abuse, especially drug abuse, is on the rise in the Western Cape and it affects our employees to a lesser or greater extent.
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Attached, please find a flyer with helpful information on how to help someone with a drug problem.
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The EWP is there to provide support and guidance and is free. Just dial the toll-free number at 0800 20 44 81 for access. This service is provided by an independent service provider, providing professional advice through registered clinical psychologists and clinical social workers.
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SIGNED: S CYSTER
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2009:10:15
Grand Central Towers, Lower Parliament Street, Private Bag X9114, Cape Town 8000
Please quote reference numbers in all correspondence
SAFE SCHOOLS: 0800 45 46 47
CLIENT CALL CENTRE: 0861 92 33 22
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