Duehay was present when the faculty members recently received National Humanities Medals from President Clinton. This year marks the centennial year of professional social work. Social workers deliver more than half of the nation's mental health services. The University has its own staff of social workers available to all faculty, staff, their family members, and retirees at no cost. Carol Steinman, Andrea Grant, and Renata Selig are licensed independent clinical social workers at the University's Faculty and Staff Assistance Program, which provides free, confidential, and voluntary assessment and referral services for any personal or workplace problem.
Confidentiality is assured and persons can remain anonymous if they choose.
Elaine Sosa, a student at the Extension School, organized the Harvard part of the event. Citizen Schools, a nonprofit based in Dorchester, gives schoolchildren hands-on experience by setting up apprenticeships in a variety of areas ranging from architecture to zoology.