As a valued DHS employee, you have access to a wide range of resources designed to support you and your family every day. The resources listed below are available at no cost to you when and if you should need them.
- Your Component Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a confidential service offering support for life’s challenges. It includes access to licensed mental health professionals, legal and financial consultations, Work-Life services, childcare, and much more. For more information, contact your Component EAP.
- The Employee Resources page on DHS.gov includes valuable information and additional resources to support you at work and at home. Several Components also offer Peer Support Programs, including chaplaincy and veteran support services.
- The Columbia Protocol application is available on all DHS mobile devices and provides straightforward suicide risk assessment through a series of easy-to-ask questions. It helps identify whether someone is at-risk, assess the severity and immediacy of the risk, and determine the level of support that may be needed.
- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides several mobile apps designed to support veterans’ mental health. These apps feature tools for managing insomnia, practicing stress reduction, improving physical fitness, quitting smoking, addressing post-traumatic stress disorder, and more. To explore these resources and download these applications, visit My HealtheVet.
I am committed to providing you with the resources needed to keep you safer and healthier in the workplace and at home. I encourage you to explore these resources. If you have any questions regarding these support services or how to connect with your Component programs, please contact the DHS Office of Health Security at worklife@hq.dhs.gov.
Thank you for everything you do for our country.
Kristi Noem
Secretary of Homeland Security
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With honor and integrity,
we will safeguard the American people,
our homeland, and our values.
Last Updated: 02/07/2025