Call 1-855-CGSUPRT (247-8778) 24/7 to access services
Web: www.CGSUPRT.com
Who is Eligible for this Program?
The Elder Care Resource Program is available to the following
members of Team Coast Guard:
Purpose of Program
The Elder Care Resource Program is intended to provide
Elder Care information, and resources and referral service to members of
Team Coast Guard. The Coast Guard is committed to supporting member’s
needs to meet their family responsibilities by providing assistance in
communicating with elderly family members, providing a direct link to
elder care resources specifically located in their geographical locations
of need and providing information on advance preparation and planning. It
provides information on elder care support in an effort to prevent family
stressors, promote healthy Coast Guard communities, and assist in freeing
Coast Guard personnel and families from elder care concerns so they are
able to focus on the mission of the service. Information provided will
encourage self-reliance of families by increasing the skills and knowledge
needed to obtain the tools to address their immediate family needs.
Program Confidentiality
Discussions of the Elder Care Resource Program with Work-Life
personnel are confidential.
Definitions
Please refer to the
Handbook of Elder Care Resources for the Federal Workplace for definitions.
Services and Resources Available
In our efforts to provide enrichment and prevention services to Coast Guard
members and their families the Office of Work Life, Individual and Family
Support Division, is pleased to provide the following resources:
Related Program Information
The Coast Guard does not endorse the web sites listed below and has made
every attempt to ensure they are appropriate as resources for Team Coast
Guard. They are provided to help in your search for elder care information.
It is important to check references and to research programs found on the
web. DO NOT send monies to unidentified sources. Please email links that you
find not working or services not appropriate for members of Team Coast Guard
to the point of contact listed below.
Related Web Sites
The following web sites provide information related to Elder Care. The inks
below will take you the the specific Elder Care category.
Point of Contact
If there are any questions or concerns about the CG SUPRT Program or if special assistance is needed, each Health Safety & Work Life (HSWL) Regional Practice employs a civilian Employee Assistance Program Coordinator (EAPC). Regional Work-Life Staff, Among other duties the EAPCs help market the program, manage its complaints/issues, and arrange for critical incident involvement.
If you need additional assistance beyond the information provided here, please contact the Headquarters Employee Assistance Program Manager, Ms Lisa Teems CG-1112, at (202) 475-5157 Fax: (202) 475-5907 or email at Lisa.A.Teems@uscg.mil.