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A picture of Chief Winston on a break from taking care of Coast Guard emotional support needs.

Feb. 28, 2024

Meet Chief Winston, the Facility Dog for District 11 South.

Nov. 22, 2023

If you find yourself or a loved one having trouble this holiday season, support is always available. CG SUPRT offers a variety of services, including free and confidential supportive counseling, and is available 24/7/365.

The Coast Guard recognizes September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month with four Wellness Wednesday sessions.

Sept. 6, 2023

Connect to Protect: Showing the connection to build better protection

The Coast Guard recognizes September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month with four Wellness Wednesday sessions.

A snippet of a quote "Real talk about mental health for Coast Guard members."

May 16, 2023

Recognizing Mental Health Month

Now is the time for some 'real talk' about mental health.

Petty Officer 2nd Class King instructs advanced combat marksmanship recently at a Naval Special Warfare firearms range in San Diego wearing his Deployable Special Forces Kit. King is the Coast Guard’s 2022 Enlisted Person of the Year.

May 4, 2023

Introducing Petty Officer 2nd Class James King, your 2022 Coast Guard Enlisted Person of the Year

“It's the people that make me enjoy doing what I do.”

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.

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.