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Office of Work-Life Programs -
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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.

Publications on Aging (free) General Guides Other Caregiver Sites
Caregiver Resources National Family Caregiver Support Program Other Federal Government Programs
Elder Care Assistance Non-Profit Caregiver Organizations State Agency Caregiver Assistance Sites

Caregiver Resources

Elder Care Assistance

General Guides

National Family Caregiver Support Program

Non-Profit Caregiver Organizations

Other Caregiver Sites

Other Federal Government Programs

State Agency Caregiver Assistance Sites

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.

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