Meet the Experts Supporting & Researching Mariners' Mental Health

Resources

Articles on Mariner Mental Health and Well Being Seafarer Mental Health Study (2019): https://www.seafarerstrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ST_MentalHealthReport_Final_Digital-1.pdf

Caring for Seafarers’ Mental Wellbeing from the American Club and the Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI): https://www.american-club.com/files/files/seafarers_mental_wellbeing_english.pdf

The Coast Guard Journal of Safety and Security at Sea, Proceedings of the Maritime Safety and Security Council, fall 2020 issue, Mariner Health and Wellness: https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Featured-Content/Proceedings-Magazine/

Lefkowitz, Slade & Redlich, “Rates and occupational characteristics of international seafarers with mental illness”, Occupational Medicine, 2019.

Lefkowitz, Null, Slade & Redlich, “Injury, Illness, and Mental Health Risks in United States Domestic Mariners”, JOEM, 2020

 

Mental Health Resources and Organizations, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at Cal Maritime:

· Appointments available, call to schedule – 707-654-1170

· Daily virtual drop-in hour from 2-3pm, call to schedule – 707-654-1170

· Let’s Tele(talk), Tues & Fri, 12-12:45pm, no appointment needed, direct Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81011997079

The Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect to a crisis counselor

The Jed Foundation: A nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults https://www.jedfoundation.org/

 

Panelists’ Contact Information

· Rev. David Rider, Former President and Executive Director of The Seaman’s Church Institute of New York and New Jersey, drider@seamenschurch.org

· Martin Slade, MPH, Director of Research, Yale Occupational and Environmental Medicine Program, martin.slade@yale.edu