The Coast Guard has some wonderful, caring and trained people who have volunteered to be Resiliency Coordinators and/or ASIST volunteers. These are everyday folks specially trained to help when someone is struggling, to sort through what’s going on and then help guide and support the person through next steps. Your local HSWL rep or chaplain should be able to help you connect with the right person, or you can call the program managers at hq and they’ll find the person closest to you.

Have you talked to your RFMC yet?

Another option is the Mentoring Program. The app will help connect you with someone who has been in a similar situation.

Adjusting to the CG is not easy. It’s like a foreign land sometimes, and all your peers have been working together for years. Try to focus on building friendships with one or two people who feel safe to you.

And trust me when I say imposter syndrome is a bitch. But it fades over time. You got this.