Family Advocacy

The Coast Guard Family Advocacy Program (FAP) is designed to prevent and respond to domestic abuse, child abuse and neglect, and problematic sexual behaviors in children and youth, through public awareness, education, prevention, early identification and family and couple support. Our goal is to promote and maintain healthy, happy, and safe interpersonal relationships and a mission ready work force. 

FAP services includes prevention programs, support services, advocacy, crisis intervention, clinical assessments, risk and safety planning, counseling, treatment planning, and information and referral. These services are available to Coast Guard service members, their beneficiaries, or intimate partners, who strive to enhance their relationship, or are at risk, or have experienced an incident of domestic abuse or child abuse or neglect. Unrestricted and restricted reporting options are available to adult victims of abuse. 

FAP services or resources can be obtained by contacting the Family Advocacy Specialist (FAS) at your local Health, Safety and Work-Life Regional Practice by calling (202)475-5100.

In addition to FAS assistance, the National Domestic Violence Hotline has highly trained expert advocates who are available 24/7 to talk confidentially with anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.  If you are concerned about a child’s safety or well-being, contact the National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453).