Suicide and crisis hotline: 988
WASHINGTON, DC—The National Suicide Hotline has a new, easier way to connect people experiencing a mental health crisis. They can either call or text the numbers 9-8-8. Modeled after 911, the new three-digit 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is designed to be a memorable and quick number that…
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Forest Health Protection Contacts
National Program — Washington Office, Washington, DC Forest Health Protection Contacts, PDFWashington Office StaffNameTitleContactEric SpragueActing Director, Forest Health ProtectionEmail: eric.sprague@usda.govRachel HolmesNational Forest Health Reporting and Communications LeadEmail: rachel.holmes@usda.govLiz MatthewsForest Health Monitoring National Program ManagerEmail: …
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New Master Agreement Library streamlines partnership agreement process
WASHINGTON, DC—Partnerships are increasingly essential to accomplishing the Forest Service’s vast mission. But developing new partnerships with outside organizations can take time. When program managers wish to work with partners on projects of mutual interest, they often write lengthy new partnership agreements. Program managers can now use the National Partnership Office’s Master Agreement…
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OneUSDA: Whistleblower protection update
Hello,The start of a new year presents an opportunity to remind USDA employees of their responsibility to promote a workplace free from retaliation/reprisal. Whistleblowers are important to a proper functioning government, and law prohibits retaliation/reprisal towards a person because of whistleblowing. As generally understood,…
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Stress First Aid
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Stress First Aid is a framework to improve recovery from stress reactions, both in oneself and in coworkers. Stress First Aid was originally designed to support military personnel, and subsequently tailored to support a wide range of occupations, including wildland firefighters, emergency services…
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Employee Assistance Program
Employee health, safety and well-being are our highest priorities, and we’re taking several steps to better support you and make sure you have tools and resources to maintain your health and wellness. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free professional guidance to you and your family members when personal or work-related problems become difficult to manage. Working with the EAP to…