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Contact your local Health Safety & Work Life Regional Practice or Military OneSource for military members and their families or Federal Occupational Health for civilian employees and their families.

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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


NEW EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) SERVICES
 

Coast Guard Military Personnel and Dependents

The CG is pleased to announce that EAP services for CG active duty and SELRES service members, DoD and U.S. Public Health Service military personnel assigned to the USCG, and their dependents are now being provided by Military OneSource (MOS).  You may contact MOS as follows:

MOS EAP Toll-Free #: 1-800-342-9647 (available 24/7/365)

Website: www.militaryonesource.mil

 

 

Coast Guard Civilians and Dependents

The CG is pleased to announce that EAP services for CG civilian employees and their dependents are now being provided by Federal Occupational Health EAP (FOH EAP). You may contact FOH EAP as follows:

FOH EAP Toll-Free #: 1-800-222-0364 (available 24/7/365)

Website: www.FOH4YOU.com

 

Are you feeling desperate, alone or hopeless?
Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

 

Suicide Prevention Stand-down 

ALCOAST 461/24 - DEC 2024 WORKFORCE READINESS: MANDATORY STAND-DOWN FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION

Stand-Down Command Message from the Commandant and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard

1. Suicide Prevention Toolkit                                                         2. Leadership Safe Message Guide 

3. USCG Stand-Down - Suicide Prevention Spotlight                   4. Suicide Prevention Trifold

5. Stress Continuum                                                                      6. Columbia Protocol Mobile App Training Slides 



Work-Life Office: (202) 475-5100 

Chaplain: (202) 372-4900 

Crisis : Text "HOME" to 741741



If you need additional assistance beyond the information provided here, please contact the Employee Assistance Program Manager, Jose Jasso at 202-817-7089.


Program References
The following reference provides details of the Employee Assistance Program:


Related Web Sites
The following web sites provide information related to the Employee Assistance Program:

  • Ask, Care, Escort (ACE) - Six simple questions to ask anyone who you think may be suicidal.  
  • Coast Guard Legal Assistance - Coast Guard legal assistance attorneys provide advice and counsel regarding personal legal issues to service members, dependents and retirees at no cost. Site includes some resources and a find-a-lawyer locator.
  • Department of Homeland Security Employee Assistance Program - Lots of useful information and links available on a broad range of EAP and workplace-related topics.
  • Armed Forces Legal Assistance - Locate active duty legal activities offering general legal services within the continental United States.
  • In Transition - This DoD program is for all military members including members of the Coast Guard. It provides service members currently receiving mental health treatment a bridge of support between health care providers should they transfer to a new location or separate from active service. The program may be accessed by service members or referring mental health providers by calling toll-free 1-800-424-7877 (continental United States including Alaska and Hawaii); 1-800-424-4685 (outside the United States). Individuals outside the US may also call collect 1-314-387-4700.
  • National Institute of Mental Health - Provides helpful information on mental illnesses and the latest research findings.
  • Office of Personnel Management EAP Homepage - Provides information on Federal EAPs and links and publications helpful in addressing related issues.
  • Safe Helpline For Victims of Sexual Assault - A DoD site dedicated to providing crisis help for Active Duty and Reserve DoD/Coast Guard personnel affected by sexual assault. The Safe Helpline provides live, one-on-one expert advice and information worldwide. Available 24/7, users can click, call, or text for anonymous and confidential support. Call 877-995-5247.
  • Vet4Warriors - 1-855-VET-TALK (1-855-838-8255). This DoD-sponsored service provides confidential military support to vets by vets. Service is open to all military personnel and veterans. Separate from the services offered by the Veterans Administration. Completely confidential. Callers can remain anonymous. Visit http://www.vets4warriors.com/ for more information.
  • “Veterans Chat” - An online, one-on-one “chat-service” for veterans. (Click on the “Click to Chat Live Online” icon to get started.) It enables veterans, their families, and friends to communicate anonymously with a trained VA counselor. This service is available 24/7.