The U.S. Coast Guard averages between 4 to 14 suicides per year. Because the Coast Guard falls under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rather than the Department of Defense (DoD), its statistics are tracked separately and do not always appear in standard Pentagon-issued military suicide reports. [1, 2]

If you or a Coast Guard member you know are in distress, immediate help is available. You can reach the Military Crisis Line by calling 988 and pressing 1. The Coast Guard Chaplain program also offers confidential, 24/7 support. Access to these resources can be found through the DoD Suicide Prevention Office and the Military OneSource portals. [1, 2, 3]