The Peer Volunteer Program is a collaborative Company-Union program of volunteers experienced in alcohol/drug recovery or recovery as a family member of an alcoholic/addict. The Peers make themselves available to Pacific Gas and Electric employees with alcohol/drug problems or employees who have loved ones with alcohol/drug problems. This program provides employees with a resource for help before the problem negatively affects his or her employment.

The program assists employees by providing resources and referrals and/or in obtaining treatment for substance abuse. Peer support is also provided for those recently returned to work from alcohol or drug treatment. The Peer Program is an opportunity for employees who may feel uncomfortable approaching the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) or their supervisor about a problem they be having with alcohol or drugs.

For complete details regarding the founding and mission of the program, please see:

PG&E-IBEW Letter Agreement, No. 03-06-PGE

and

PEER VOLUNTEERS: Helping PG&E Employees Make the Journey Back to Clean and Sober
by Eric Wolfe, IBEW Communications Director

If you have questions or comments, or wish to explore becoming a Peer Volunteer, please contact:

Roger Stalcup, PVP Consultant
Formerly of IBEW Local No. 1245
209-795-6180

Bridget McKenna, Ph.D.
Acting Peer Volunteer Coordinator
415-973-3911

Vanita Kunert, MFT
EAP Supervisor
415/973-2634

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