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The Sentinel-class fast response cutter USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) participate in a multilateral formation sail leaving Cairns, Australia, on Sept. 6, 2022, with crews from Australia and Fiji as the other ships depart for Exercise Kakadu off Darwin. The ships include HMAS Melville, a Leeuwin-class ship, HMAS Wollongong, an Armidale-class ship, RFNS Savenaca, a Guardian-class ship, and the Oliver Henry. (U.S. Coast Guard photo Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir)

Nov. 9, 2022

New policy: Military Substance Abuse and Behavioral Addiction Program has many new features 

All Coast Guard members should review policy in its entirety 

Kevin Hines is shown digitally imposed against the backdrop of the Golden Gate bridge, the location of his suicide attempt more than 20 years ago. Hines is now a mental health advocate and shares his story to help others struggling with suicidal thoughts.

Sept. 8, 2022

Lessons from jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge—survivor shares his story to help others 

September is Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month and Kevin Hines shares his story and resources for those in need.

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Aug. 10, 2022

How you can help prevent suicide and support mental health

 Apply by Friday, Aug. 12 for important new trainings

New suicide and crisis lifeline – 988 – now available throughout the United States for immediate crisis care. (Graphic courtesy Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)

July 19, 2022

New suicide and crisis line for anyone in the US to access crisis care

Dial 988 to access the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Coast Guard helicopter flies across colorful sunset

May 23, 2022

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month: An officer and Coast Guard spouse shares her quick-reference guide to our behavioral health resources 

Lt. Emily Ivashenko, a wellness advocate, certified yoga instructor, and meditation coach collects behavioral health resources for families. 

Coast Guard helicopter flies across colorful sunset

March 10, 2022

Policy update: Significant improvements to mental and behavioral health policies

Military members encouraged to seek additional mental and behavioral health treatment without fear of discharge

U.S. Air Force Maj. John Doleski, 17th Medical Group mental health flight commander, discusses the importance of mental health treatment with one of the technicians at the Ross Clinic on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, April 19, 2021. Doleski strived to dispel the stigma around seeking mental health treatment within the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Bowman)

May 24, 2021

Mental Health Month—an opportunity to combat stigma, promote health resources

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Chaplain Cain with Mr. Luisi, U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

March 9, 2021

Chaplain Kimberly Cain welcomes the stranger 

“Mental health is a basic right and dignity.”