Military Life
We take great pride in serving those who bravely serve our country and recognize that supporting the mental health of military members and veterans is crucial due to the unique challenges they face. From combat stress to the transition to civilian life, our staff is available to offer assessments, counseling, referrals and follow-up services to address a broad, complex body of issues affecting the mental and emotional well-being of military members, veterans and those supporting them.
Coaching through the EAP
Military veterans have a wide range of skills that often translate well into a successful role within USPS. Coaching offered by the EAP may be a perfect opportunity for military veterans to translate assets into attaining goals in civilian life.
Dealing with Deployment
If you or a family member has been called to active military duty or is away for service, it can be a stressful and emotional time for you both. Other challenges may emerge when a service member transitions back from service. The USPS EAP is ready to offer support when and where you need it.
Health Resource Library
For more information and resources specific to veterans, military members and their families, visit our Health Resource Library. Here you will find articles, checklists, guides and toolkits on a wide array of topics from family readiness to critical issues.
Additional Resources
The USPS Military Programs Specialist is responsible for building relationships with military and veteran organizations to recruit and retain talent, particularly veterans. They also keep current veteran employees informed and advocate for their needs.
The Real Warriors Campaign aims to break down the stigma associated with mental health care and encourages service members to reach out for help when they need it. Follow the link to find articles with support resources, service member and veteran stories, and materials to download.
The Psychological Health Resource Center is available 24/7 for service members, veterans, and family members with questions about psychological health topics. Trained mental health consultants can help callers access mental health care and community support resources in their local area.
The inTransition Program is a free confidential program that provides specialized coaching and assistance for service members, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and retirees who need access to mental health care when relocating to another assignment, returning from deployment, transitioning between active duty and reserve component, preparing to leave military service, or any other time they need a new mental health provider, or need a provider for the first time.
The Military Crisis Line text-messaging service, and online chat provide free VA support for all Service members, including members of the National Guard and Reserve, and all Veterans, even if they are not registered with VA or enrolled in VA health care.
Call: 800-273-8255 and press 1 | Text: 838255 | Chat:
TRICARE offers mental health care to all its enrollees. Find out how by visiting https://www.tricare.mil/CoveredServices/Mental/GettingMHCare. This website also contains links to mental health providers through the TRICARE network.
Military Medical Treatment Facilities often provide mental health services, including integrated behavioral health clinics. Contact your primary care manager to see if this resource is available at your local MTF. If it is, you can schedule an appointment same day.
Military OneSource can provide access to confidential Military Family Life Counselors in your community:
www.militaryonesource.mil or by calling 800-342-9647.
Military OneSource also provides resources so you can manage stress and access benefits and tools that will help you stay strong in body and mind. This page provides access to self-care mobile applications developed within the Department of Defense, Veteran Affairs and other partners. All mobile applications are free and for iOS and/or Android devices.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers a variety of information and resources for veterans and their families, including: potential benefits available, information about the VA's health care system, support for family members and those caring for veterans with disabilities, and online tools for scheduling appointments, checking the status of claims, and more.
