Useful Resources for Coast Guard Families


MASTERING COAST GUARD LIFE:
 
USCG Health, Safety and Work-Life app: This is the place to start!  This app provides a variety of information specific to Coast Guard life.
 
Coast Guard Sea Legs
 
Coast Guard Foundation
 
Coast Guard Ombudsman Program
 
Coast Guard Support

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DISASTER PREPAREDNESS & RELIEF:
 
Article: Preparing for the Worst
 
Article: Casualty matters for Coast Guard families
 
American Red Cross

CG Guidelines for Fundraising and Donations during Disaster
 
DHS Emergency Preparedness

Tsunami Inundation and Evacuation Maps
 

EDUCATION:
 
Article: How the Military Children’s Interstate Compact works
 
Military Child Education Coalition
 
Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission
 
National Military Family Association
 
School Liaison Program – Coast Guard
 
SchoolQuest
 
Tutor.com
 

EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE:
 
Article: Tips for military spouses looking for work
 
Coast Guard Support Education and Career Center
 
Career OneStop
 
Career Spark
 
Hiring Our Heroes
 
InGear Career
 
Military Spouse Corporate Career Network
 
Military Spouse Employment Partnership
 

ENTERTAINMENT & TRAVEL DISCOUNTS:
 
Blue Star Museums
 
Veteran Tickets Foundation
 
Walt Disney World
 
Waves of Honor (Busch Gardens / Seaworld)
 

FINANCIAL EDUCATION & ASSISTANCE:
 
Article:  Maintaining Healthy Finances
 
Article: Assistance when crises strike
 
Coast Guard Financial Management Program
 
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance
 
MilCents
 
Operation Homefront
 

HEALTH & WELL BEING:
 
Article: You don’t have to face sexual assault alone
 
Article: Finding mental health assistance
 
Article: Navigating the Special Needs Program
 
Coast Guard Health and Wellness Coaching
 
Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

Pregnancy and New Parent Resource Guide
 
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK
 
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors
 
Tricare

Tricare Patient Portal Mobile
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MILITARY FAMILY SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS:
 
Military Family Advisory Network
 
Military Officers Association of America
 
National Military Family Association

Operation Autism

Sesame Street for Military Families

 

MOVING:
 
Article: Avoiding household goods overages
 
Article: Medical care during a move
 
Article: Mandatory housing explained
 
Coasties on the Move
 
Coastie to Coastie
 
Department of Defense’s Move.mil
 
It’s Your Move
 

SCHOLARSHIPS:
 
Article: How to find scholarships for military kids:
 
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
 
Commissary scholarship
 
Coast Guard Foundation
 
Non-Commissioned Officer Association
 
Fleet Reserve Association
 
Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Association
 
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance
 
Coast Guard Scholarship Resources
 
Military Child Education Coalition
 

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MILITARY SPOUSES:
 
Coast Guard Foundation
 
National Military Family Association
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