Youth Mental Health in the Foreign Service |
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International Resources
Befrienders Worldwide (https://befrienders.org/find-support-now/ Resources for FS Youth and their FamiliesFSYF Peer-Recommended Providers and Resources
info on WorkLife4You with this: WorkLife4You (WL4Y) is the Department of State’s 24/7 comprehensive and confidential resource and referral service for employees and their family members. WL4Y provides free 24/7 education, and referral services that help Department of State employees and family members find the programs, providers, information, and resources they need to manage personal and professional responsibilities. Counselors will help determine what services are needed and available and refer to appropriate providers. Call them for 24/7 personalized assistance, read articles and educational guides on their website, order topic related kits, engage in monthly live talks, watch webinars and listen to audios or ask for a free in-person elder care assessment from a qualified Professional Care Manager. Department of State, both Civil Service and Foreign Service employees and family members are eligible to use WorkLife4You. Visit GCLO’s List of Federal Agencies’ Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) webpage or contact GCLOAskSupportServices@state.gov for help with contacting your agency’s EAP. ** Employees of agencies other than the Department of State should check with their headquarters for guidance pertaining to their contracted Employee Assistance Program. USAID Staff Care
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