Eapa-Sa

the employee assistance professionals association (eapa) is the largest, oldest professional association for persons in the employee assistance field of work. eapa represents more than 7 000 individuals and organisations involved in employee assistance in 107 chapters around the globe. eapa-sa affiliated as a branch of eapa international in 1997 to provide leadership, strategic direction, professional development and oversight of employee assistance practice in south africa through administration of standards and ethics for practice. eapa-sa, currently in its 19th year, is the only officially recognised voice for the e a profession. it is continually growing and expanding in terms of its scope and influence both in the public and private sector. in recent years eapa-sa’s presence has expanded into other parts of africa to support the establishment of like structures. there are currently eight active chapters across the various provinces of south africa. eapa-sa is still one of a few