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Office of Work-Life Programs -
Substance Abuse Program
| IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY |
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Substance Abuse Prevention Team
Atlantic (757) 856-2087 |
Substance Abuse Prevention Team Pacific (707) 765-7081 |
Who is Eligible for this Program?
The Substance Abuse Program is a resource that is available
to the following members of Team Coast Guard:
- Active Duty Coast Guard
NOTE: Only the training aspect of the Substance Abuse Program is available to Coast Guard Auxiliarists, Reservists and civilian employees.
Purpose of Program
The Substance Abuse Program is intended to provide
resources regarding training, education, treatment and administrative
processing that supports Coast Guard’s policy governing substance use,
abuse and chemical dependency for Active Duty Service Members in the Coast
Guard.
Definitions
The following definitions apply to the Substance Abuse Program:
- Substance Abuse Program Manager (SAPM) - The person assigned to COMDT (CG-1111) who serves as the Coast Guard SATP program manager.
- Substance Abuse Program Representative (SAPR) - Substance Abuse Program representatives assigned to each MLC who’s primary duty is to manage the substance abuse in their respective Area Of Responsibility (AOR).
- Substance Prevention Specialist (SAPS) - Detached MLC personnel located at major headquarters commands as full-time addiction prevention facilitators
- Command Drug and Alcohol Rep (CDAR) - Unit members who serve as consultants and advisors to their parent command in the administration of the of the unit Substance Abuse Prevention Program. CDAR's are not counselors and should not be perceived or utilized in a counselor capacity.
Program Confidentiality
Information regarding the Substance Abuse Program is not
confidential. However, personal, member information pertaining to
substance use, abuse and chemical dependency case related is strictly
confidential and shared only on a "Need-To-Know" basis.
Services and Resources Available
Access to resources regarding the Substance Abuse Program, governing policy
and guidance related to substance abuse case management is available to
Coast Guard Commands and unit CDAR’s by contacting:
| SAPM: (202) 475-5148 | |
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| SAPR MLC LANT: (757) 628-4339 | SAPR MLC PAC: (510) 637-1215 |
| Substance Abuse Prevention Teams (SAPT) | |
| SAPT LANT: (757) 856-2087 | SAPT PAC: (707) 765-7081 |
CAUTION: Obtaining services/care relating to substance use, abuse and chemical dependency outside of the Coast Guard or other DoD Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) must be pre-authorized. Members obtaining related care without pre-authorization from a TRICARE Health Care Finder or the Area Service Point of Contact (SPOC) can be held personally responsible for all costs incurred associated with obtaining said care.
Requesting Services or Resources
Substance Abuse Program services or resources can be obtained from your
command CDAR or the Health Promotion Manager on your
Regional Work-Life Staff. Work-Life Staffs are located at Integrated
Support Commands CG-wide and at the Headquarters Support Command.
Related Program Information
Addictions Orientation for Health Care Providers (AOHCP-1) Training
- Resident training provided by the Navy to health care providers (i.e.
physicians, PAs, FNPs and RNs) that teaches fundamental skills necessary for
performing medical assessments regarding substance abuse and chemical
dependency. Courses are schedule throughout the FY at Camp Pendleton, CA and
Naval Station Norfolk, VA. To request an AOHCP-1 quota the provider
requesting training needs to submit a completed and endorsed
Short-Term Resident Training Request (STTR),
(CG-5223).
Completed STTRs should be submitted to Commandant (CG-1111) to the attention
of the Substance Abuse Program Manager. Annual quotas are limited and are
processed on a first-come-first-serve basis.
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CDAR Training - Resident training designed to teach designated command CDARs the skills and responsibilities associated with performing the duties of a CDAR. CDAR courses are scheduled throughout the FY at TRACEN Petaluma, CA and TRACEN Yorktown, VA. Coast Guard commands requesting quotas should submit a completed Short-Term Resident Training Request (STTR), (CG-5223), providing the CDAR’s personal and unit information. The STTR should be submitted to the SAPT located at the resident TRACEN site serving the unit's AOR. The course code for CDAR training is 250508.
Substance Abuse Free Environment (SAFE) Training - Exportable training provided by AREA SAPTs on a recurring basis and upon the request of Coast Guard commands. The goal of the program is intended to provide uniform substance abuse training at all levels over the course of a person’s career. SAFE training is developed and presented to three different tier levels of personnel that include:
- Managers: 2hr training session for personnel 0-5 and above (CO’s and XO’s).
- Supervisors: 4hr training session for personnel E-6 through 0-4 and E-5s filling supervisory positions.
- Awareness: 2hr training session for personnel E-2 through E-5.
Program References
The following references provide details applicable to the Substance Abuse
Program:
- Coast Guard Health Promotions Manual, Chapter 2, Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Program - COMDTINST M6200.1A
- Coast Guard Personnel Manual, Chapter 20, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy - COMDTINST M1000.6A
Point of Contact
If you are unable to contact the SAP Team at Petaluma or Yorktown, or need
assistance beyond the information provided here, please contact the
Headquarters Substance Abuse Program Manager, Mark Mattiko at (202) 475-5148
or by Email at: Mark.J.Mattiko@uscg.mil.
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