RESOURCES
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Below are some resources to help you on your Coast Guard journey
We’re currently sharing a carefully selected collection of helpful resources, tools, links, and relevant information to assist during the government shutdown.
The EBCGSC is committed to supporting you in every way we can. If you have questions or need help, please don’t hesitate to reach out to any of the organizations listed.
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■ Coast Guard Foundation Together with the USCG and CGMA works to support our families by addressing our needs through various programs and services. https://www.coastguardfoundation.org/get-assistance
■ USAA Offering interest free loans for qualifying members. https://www.usaa.com/support/government-shutdown-program/
■ Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Fund Currently offering interest-free loans to Coast Guard families. You are eligible to borrow up to $6,000. Learn more here - https://mycgma.org/ready-to-support-coast-guard-workforce-during-government-shutdown/
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MILITARY ONE-SOURCE
Military One-Source, both a call center and a website, provides comprehensive information, referral, and assistance on every aspect of military life 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to all component members of the Armed Forces, their family members, and survivors. Explore resources to help with, spouses education and career opportunity programs, mental and emotional well-being support, financial counseling, family and parenting resources, relationship building and more.
Coast guard Mutual Assistance
CGMA is the official relief society of the US Coast Guard. While CGMA works closely with the Coast Guard, it is an independent nonprofit charitable organization. The CGMA mission is to promote the financial stability and general well-being of Coast Guard people through interest-free loans, grants, and financial counseling.
National Military Family Association
Scholarships for military spouses pursuing career, certification programs, and education goals.
2026 Scholarship season deadline is April 1st. Annual scholarships are available for children of Coast Guard members, including graduating from high school seniors and students already enrolled in college or trade school.
https://www.coastguardfoundation.org/news/2026-coast-guard-foundation-scholarship-season-opens-february-1
Coast Guard Ombudsman Program
The Coast Guard Ombudsman Program purpose is to function as a communication link between the command and families, providing information resources and referrals to assist unit families.
Office of Work-Life Programs
Spouse employment Assistance Program (SEAP) is intended to assist spouses overcoming the difficulties associated with finding employment, especially during the relocation process. It provides comprehensive and standardized employment information and services at Work-Life Offices throughout the Coast Guard.
Computer access, reference library, General employment information & Resume assistance.
If you don't live near a Work-Life office, many services, such as coaching and resume reviews can be done via the phone or email.
TRICARE West Region
https://www.tricare.mil/west/
Fisher House foundation
https://fisherhouse.org
Provides free lodging to military and veteran families when a loved one is hospitalized.
Plan My Move
https://planmymove.militaryonesource.mil/
Plan My Move creates a custom checklist for your move, providing information about tasks you need to complete and how to complete them.
Mil Housing Network
https://milhousingnetwork.com/
Offering a range of services, including connecting clients with carefully vetted realtors who have extensive experience working with military families across the United States. Covering a wide range of topics, including PCS moving tips and tricks, home buying and selling guides, Transitioning, relocating with your pet, OCONUS moves, and more.
I Relaunch
Full service career re-entry pioneering the return to the workforce.
https://www.irelaunch.com/
Hiring Our Heroes
Open to military and veteran spouses. Offering network connections, self-employment, entrepreneurship, and resources to help you on your career journey.
https://www.hiringourheroes.org
Association of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs (AMSE™)
Connects Military Spouse business owners with the tools and resources needed to become successful in launching and growing their businesses.
https://amseagency.com/
988 Veterans Crisis Line/suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Available to veterans, service members, including National Guard & Reserve, and their loved ones.
Text or dial 988 and then press 1.
https://988lifeline.org/
This is a confidential nationwide helpline that connects people to community resources, plus it is FREE. You can dial 211 or visit 211.org to ask for assistance with things like food, healthcare, utility, and housing expenses. For the Bay Area you can also call 1800-273-6222 or text your zip code to 898-211.
Links from this page are provided as resources and do not represent an endorsement by the EBCGSC or the US Coast Guard of any merchandise or product presented here.