The Combined Federal Campaign will spotlight military support in November, with a special emphasis on the mental health needs of service members, veterans and their families.
Charities dedicated to supporting the military have long been part of the campaign, and several of them will participate in a virtual mental wellness event on Wednesday, Nov. 6.
The event is open to all employees, although nonexempt employees must be off the clock or on authorized breaks.
The Zoom link and passcode are available on LiteBlue.
The Postal Service has deep ties to the military community — nearly 73,000 employees are veterans of the armed forces.
They are colleagues who understand firsthand the hardships and sacrifices of service: long separations, celebrations spent apart, uncertain futures, frequent moves, and most devastating for those who experience it, the lingering effects of trauma.
Post-traumatic stress disorder and depression are prevalent in the military, according to the National Institutes of Health, particularly among those who have been deployed.
The suicide rate among veterans is at an all-time high, with an estimated 17 or more veterans dying by suicide every day.
Participants can sign up, search for and donate to the charities that support veterans through the Combined Federal Campaign website or mobile app.
The campaign, also known as the CFC, is the federal government’s workplace charity drive. The latest campaign began Sept. 1 and runs through Wednesday, Jan. 15.
Participation in the CFC is voluntary.
The USPS Employee Assistance Program is open to all employees, including veterans. Help is available 24/7 at EAP4YOU.com and at 800-327-4968 (800-EAP-4YOU); the TTY number is 877-492-7341.