Office of Work-Life (CG-1K1)

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Contact your local Health Safety & Work Life Regional Practice or CG SUPRT 24/7/365.

Unit Health Promotion Resources

https://www.totalforcewellness.com/start/icgm Go to this link to assess how you are doing in ten different domains that affect your life.

Wellness Wednesday Videos

Operational Stress Control

Operational Stress Control Instruction

Boat Forces Fitness Test Power Point Video of Boat Forces Fitness Test Instruction

Recruit Training Fitness Instructor Cards Health Coaching - Health Coaches are available by Call 1-855-CGSUPRT (247-8778). Ask specifically for a Health Coach.

Purpose of Program
A healthy and fit Coast Guard workforce is critical for optimal mission performance. An abundance of research shows that lifestyle factors such as dietary choice, exercise habits, stress management methods and alcohol / tobacco use are key determinants of health outcomes, risk of injury, and work performance. The resources listed below will guide commands and individuals to a healthier life.

Health Promotion Resource Manuals and Forms

Coast Guard Health Promotion Manual - COMDTINST M6200.1E
Body Composition Standards Program - COMDTINST M1020.8I
CG-6049 Personal Fitness Plan
SF-600 Command Weight Referral Form
CG-6200 Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)

Fitness Resources

CG SUPRT Health and Wellness Coaching: Call 1-855-CGSUPRT (247-8778)
Human Performance Resource Center: Great site for fitness and nutrition info
NOFFS - Navy Operational Fitness Fueling Series: Free downloadable APP offers a variety of evidenced base workouts, goals, and workout platforms.
Fitness Assessment Protocols and Procedures
Exercise Guidelines
Aerobic Work out Log
Strength Training Log

Nutrition and Weight Resources

Food Substitution Poster
Eat Outside the Box Poster
CHOOSEMYPLATE.GOV: Nutrition information from the USDA
Caloric Calculator
Operation Supplement Safety: Will answer all of your supplement questions

Tobacco Cessation Resources

WWW.YCQ2.ORG: On line tobacco cessation resource
You Can Quit 2 video

Weight Probation Resources

Required to get a referral to Primary Care Manager (PCM) to determine cause of weight gain. Command shall refer member to PCM by filling out Section 1 of the (SF-600 Command Weight Referral Form). PCM's shall fill out Section 2. Members shall inform command of any medical problems with losing weight or starting an exercise program.
Additional resources are located on the Body Fat Probation Resources page.

Commanding Officer Resources

Designing Your Program Booklet: Assists in designing and implementing a Health Promotion program at the unit level

Point of Contact
If you are unable to contact the Health Promotion Manager on your Regional Work-Life Staff, or need additional assistance beyond the information provided here, please contact the Headquarters Health Promotions Program Manager, Tim Merrell at (202) 475-5146, fax (202) 475-5907, or email at Timothy.M.Merrell@uscg.mil.

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