Who is Eligible for this Program?
The Stress Management Program is available to the
following members of Team Coast Guard:
Purpose of Program
Safety and operational readiness are closely tied to the
ability of personnel to endure the physical, mental and environmental
demands of work, social and family systems. Stress management supplements
operational risk management programs by focusing specifically on risks
that pertain directly to the wear and tear of stress on personnel. The
purpose of effective and healthy stress management programs is to identify
and control factors that can reduce human endurance and thereby compromise
safety and operational readiness. The Health Promotion Program assists
Coast Guard members by providing various stress management awareness and
skills trainings. One of the best resources now available is the:
CG SUPRT (Employee Assistance Program) 1-855-CGSUPRT (247-8778) Web (for EAP): www.CGSUPRT.com
Definitions
The following definitions apply to Stress Management:
Requesting Services or Resources
These services or resources can be obtained by contacting the Health
Promotions Manager on your
Regional Work-Life Staff. Work-Life Staffs are located at Integrated
Support Commands CG-wide and at the Headquarters Support Command. The services provided by the
Employee Assistance Program Coordinator (EAPC) are available for
professional assistance with Stress Management.
Awareness and Skills Training
The Health Promotion Program collaborates with the
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and
the Office of Safety and Environmental Health
to offer several different types of stress awareness and skills training to
meet the needs of the individual or the unit. These trainings include:
Related Web Sites
The following web sites provide information related to the Stress
Management Program:
Point of Contact
If you are unable to contact the Health Promotions 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 e-mail at
Timothy.M.Merrell@uscg.mil.