In light of recent world events, the Electric Boat Veterans Network (EBVN) would like to share a message of support and encouragement to Electric Boat employees. To our fellow Veterans, active and reserved military members: we thank you for your service – your service matters.
We would like to remind everyone that through your employee benefits, you and all members of your household are eligible for eight free counseling sessions, per person, per year, through the Employee Assistance Program. Please reach out to your site’s EAP if you are looking for counseling (either in person or through video chat):
- All sites: Optum, 866-743-6551 | www.LiveAndWorkWell.com (access code 11060).
- CT residents and employees: Solutions, 800-526-3485.
Our organization is here to support you. Below is a list of additional resources available to our Veterans, active and reserved military members.
Available Resources:
- Veterans Crisis Line – If you are having thoughts of suicide, call 1-800-273-8255, then PRESS 1 or visit http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/.
- For emergency mental health care, you can also go directly to your local VA medical center 24/7 regardless of your discharge status or enrollment in other VA health care.
- Vet Centers – Discuss how you feel with other Veterans in these community-based counseling centers. 70% of Vet Center staff are Veterans. Call 1-877-927-8387 or find one near you.
- VA Mental Health Services Guide – This guide will help you sign up and access mental health services.
- MakeTheConnection.net – information, resources, and Veteran-to-Veteran videos for challenging life events and experiences with mental health issues.
- RallyPoint – Talk to other Veterans online. Discuss: What are your feelings as the Taliban reclaim Afghanistan after 20 years of US involvement?
- Download VA’s self-help apps – Tools to help deal with common reactions like stress, sadness, and anxiety. You can also track your symptoms over time.
- Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) – Request a Peer Mentor.
- VA Women Veterans Call Center – Call or text 1-855-829-6636 (M-F 8AM – 10PM & SAT 8AM – 6:30PM ET).
- VA Caregiver Support Line – Call 1-855-260-3274 (M-F 8AM – 10PM & SAT 8AM – 5PM ET).
