The Research Foundation offers assistance for Research Medical Center, Brookside Campus, and Research Psychiatric Center employees in need through the ECHO Team's Employee Assistance Fund.
Since 1994, The Research Foundation's Employee Assistance Fund has provided support to employees in emergency financial need. The fund has been and continues to be exclusively funded by employee contributions. It pays for basic needs such as rent or mortgage payments, utility payments and food.
APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE
Research Medical Center, Brookside Campus, and Research Psychiatric Center employees who have been employed a minimum of 90 days are eligible for $500 to $2,500 from The Research Foundation's Employee Assistance Fund. Employees can explain their need for support by completing the online application.
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JOIN THE ECHO TEAM
If you are an employee at Research Medical Center, Brookside Campus, and Research Psychiatric Center, you can support the Employee Assistance Fund and our other health-centered programs and partnerships by joining the ECHO Team.
Every year, dozens of Research employees are referred to the ECHO Team for assistance. Without the generous support of their Research co-workers, these employees would be unable to provide basic needs for their families during emergency situations. Sign up to join and give back to your coworkers through simple payroll deduction.
Read stories about the difference you can make.
An ultrasound revealed a Research Medical Center employee had gallstones that needed to be removed immediately. Her surgery was scheduled, but she did not have enough time to earn the necessary paid time off. She began to panic.
After becoming pregnant, one Research Medical Center employee faced hardship after hardship.
A Research Medical Center employee flatlined during a medical procedure and was placed on a ventilator in the intensive care unit. Her journey to recovery was long, so she was forced to take a leave of absence at work.
DONATE TO THE ECHO TEAM
You can make a one-time donation to help Research Medical Center, Brookside Campus, and Research Psychiatric Center employees. Health care and hospital workers need support of all kinds. Make a contribution in their honor below.
