CHAPTER INFORMATION:

Geographical area served:
Chicago and the greater Chicagoland area, encompassing all of the suburbs and surrounding villages. We reach as far as Northern Indiana and Southern Wisconsin.

Permanent Chapter Contact Information:
NIEAPA Administrator: Essie Landsman
Northern Illinois Employee Assistance Professionals Association
1803 Westleigh Drive
Glenview IL 60025-7611
312-458-9797
Fax: 847-998-6994
email: nieapa@comcast.net
web: www.nieapa.org

Meeting location:
Varies, see meeting schedule below.

Chapter meeting dates/times:
Five meetings per year: February, April, August, October, and December. They are held on the fourth Friday of the month, except for the December meeting, which is held earlier in the month. Meetings are from 8:30 am - 12:00 pm. We also have an annual one-day Conference in June.

Why should I attend?
Chapter meetings are a great way to make professional contacts, network, discover new resources, and develop new skills.

Chapter program:
A segment of each meeting is dedicated to the introduction of members and non-members, allowing time for networking. We encourage all attendees to make announcements about upcoming events, news related to the field, and job opportunities. After announcements, an educational training is presented. After the meeting, we offer an optional pay-your-own-way lunch at a nearby restaurant if your schedule permits.

Continuing education:
Each training provides a minimum of 2.0 pre-approved professional development hours (PDH).

Cost to attend meeting:
Members - no cost
Non-members - $30; Full-time students, retirees, & unemployed professionals $5. The October meeting is offered FREE OF CHARGE to non-members. Please visit our website, www.nieapa.org, or contact nieapa@comcast.net for further information.

Are you engaged in employee assistance related activities? Do you want to learn more about the EA profession? Invest in yourself by joining EAPA.

For more information about our chapter or upcoming meetings, contact:
Chris Drake, LCSW, CEAP
(312) 986-4264
email: drakec@metrofamily.org