Mental Health Service Providers
- oneaidcommunity
- Apr 1
- 2 min read
General Mental Health Care Providers
Growing Self: Online therapy service with a variety of practitioners around the U.S. who provide online services.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Support Groups: Peer-led support groups that offer participants an opportunity to share their experiences and gain support from other attendees.
Wildflower Counseling Center: Charleston, SC-area counseling center with practitioners for all ages.
Providers with Experience with the International Development Community
USAID Staff Care Hotline (for USAID staff only): Reach the hotline by phone at 877-988-7243. Services available (as of 3/20/2025) include:
6 free counseling sessions
6 free life coach sessions
One 30 min legal consultation (only for American personnel in CONUS or overseas)
One 30 min financial advisor consultation (only for American personnel in CONUS or overseas)
talk to a counselor for in-the-moment support via the 24/7 hotline
State Dept. Employee Consultation Services
Free, confidential counseling, including access to the WorkLife4You resources. All lawyers and financial advisors are US-based.
State Dept. Global Community Liaison Office (GCLO): Serves U.S. government direct-hire employees and their family members, from all agencies under Chief of Mission authority serving overseas and returning to the United States. Includes networks to explore job opportunities for FSO family members and education and youth resources.
Help4Feds Communities and Support Groups: Connections to networks and resources for terminated federal employees.
PEP - Parents Encouragement Program: Online services - some free; past experience with USAID families.
Caregiver Action Network: Online services - some free; past experience with USAID families.
Thrive Worldwide: Helps develop resilience and wellbeing in teams so that they can thrive even in the toughest situations.
The Truman Group: High quality remote mental health services for expatriates outside CONUS.
List of Psycho-social Support Resources for Federal Employees - (not vetted)