
Although trauma affects people differently, such events can create strong emotional and physical reactions. An important point to remember is that such
reactions are quite common and normal for people to experience when they experience or witness a horrible event.
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Violence connected to the workplace takes many forms. Dangerous or threatening behavior may come from a co-worker, student, patient, a
family member involved in an abusive relationship, or someone who has no business relationship with the workplace.
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Personal Assistance Service (PAS) is the faculty/employee assistance program of Duke University. The staff of
licensed professionals offer assessment, short-term counseling, and referrals to help resolve a range of
personal, work, and family problems. PAS services are available free of charge to Duke faculty and staff,
and their immediate family members.
Appointments
An appointment to meet with a PAS counselor may be arranged by calling the PAS office at 416-1PAS (416-1727),
Monday through Friday between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M.
The office is located at 2200 West Main Street, Erwin Square Tower, on the 4th floor in Suite 400A. Free parking
is available around the building. Transportation is also available on the H5 Duke shuttle, which travels from Duke
North, Duke South, Hock Plaza and Erwin Mill to Erwin Square tower where PAS is located.
Durham Regional, Duke Raleigh Employees
Durham Regional Hospital and Duke Raleigh Hospital employees wanting EAP services should contact
the following:
- Durham Regional employees please call:
800-640-0735 or 919-932-9026
- Duke Raleigh employees please call:
919-872-4786
"PAS carefully adheres to professional standards of ethics and confidentiality.
Appointments and services are confidential to the fullest extent permitted by law. Except for danger to
self or others, child abuse or neglect, or authorized legal access, no information is released without
written consent of the client."