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JUNE 2025
Video: Check in on those around you
Managing stress, anxiety or depression can make it hard to share how you feel. This can be especially true for men. They may have concerns about the potential stigma around showing emotions or talking about what they’re going through.1 Or they may feel pressure to figure it out on their own or not bother others.
Did you know?
- Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for adults ages 25–34.2
- In 2022, men died by suicide nearly 4 times more than women.3
Men also experience different symptoms than women — for example, they may seem angry and irritable rather than sad or withdrawn.4 Or they may show no signs at all. That means even close family, coworkers or friends may not realize something’s wrong.
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Free and confidential support is available, 24/7
Remember: You’re not alone. Sometimes others need that reminder, too. All Costco employees can get free and confidential support 24/7 from the following resources:
- Reach out to Resources for Living (RFL)® — If you’re thinking about suicide or know someone having suicidal thoughts, RFL offers in-the-moment support 24/7 with a licensed counselor at 833-721-2320.
- Call or text 988 for 24/7 support from the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Get emotional support whenever you need it. You can call or text for yourself or for someone else who may need immediate help.
For more resources that support men’s health, visit the Men’s Health Guide for mainland employees.
Source(s):
1Harvard Business Review. We need to talk about men’s mental health at work.
2USA FACTS. How is the suicide rate changing in the US.
3American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Suicide Statistics.
4AbleTo. Mental illness symptoms different for men than women.
Resources for you
Resources for Living (RFL) can help those having a tough time with stress, anxiety or depression figure out how to feel better. They offer free, confidential, in-the-moment support, 24/7. You can also access six free counseling sessions, per issue, per year, with in-person, televideo and chat options. RFL is available to you and your household members. Dependent children living away from home can access RFL up to age 26.
RFL.com/Costco | 833-721-2320 (TTY: 711) | No cost
The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available to anyone. All conversations are free and confidential. You can call or text for yourself or for someone else who needs immediate help.
Call or text 988 | No cost
AbleTo helps you and your family members enrolled in a Costco medical plan take charge of your emotional and mental health. From one-on-one teletherapy to digital activities, this no-cost virtual program offers support in managing:
- Depression, anxiety and stress
- Infertility, caregiver stress or postpartum depression
- Grief and loss
- Chronic pain, diabetes, cancer, heart disease and more
AbleTo.com/Costco | 833-881-1444 | Age 18+
Resources for Living (RFL) can help those having a tough time with stress, anxiety or depression figure out how to feel better. They offer free, confidential, in-the-moment support, 24/7. You can also access six free counseling sessions, per issue, per year, with in-person, televideo and chat options. RFL is available to you and your household members. Dependent children living away from home can access RFL up to age 26.
RFL.com/Costco | 833-721-2320 (TTY: 711) | No cost
The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available to anyone. All conversations are free and confidential. You can call or text for yourself or for someone else who needs immediate help.
Call or text 988 | No cost
Talkspace offers 24/7 access to confidential video chat or text-based therapy with a licensed therapist. Use this program to manage stress, improve relationships, strengthen self-esteem and more. Your first six sessions per issue, per year are free.
RFL.com/Costco | 833-721-2320 (TTY: 711)| First six sessions are free
Resources for Living (RFL) can help those having a tough time with stress, anxiety or depression figure out how to feel better. They offer free, confidential, in-the-moment support, 24/7. You can also access six free counseling sessions, per issue, per year, with in-person, televideo and chat options. RFL is available to you and your household members. Dependent children living away from home can access RFL up to age 26.
RFL.com/Costco | 833-721-2320 (TTY: 711) | No cost
The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available to anyone. All conversations are free and confidential. You can call or text for yourself or for someone else who needs immediate help.
Call or text 988 | No cost
AbleTo helps you and your family members enrolled in a Costco medical plan take charge of your emotional and mental health. From one-on-one teletherapy to digital activities, this no-cost virtual program offers support in managing:
- Depression, anxiety and stress
- Infertility, caregiver stress or postpartum depression
- Grief and loss
- Chronic pain, diabetes, cancer, heart disease and more
AbleTo.com/Costco | 833-881-1444 | Age 18+