Helix Support Center Instructor: Danielle Yee One-Stop Support/Multiple ServicesFleet & Family Support, Navy Region Southwest https://sandiego.navylifesw.com/ 1-866-923-6478 Services and programs: - Clinical counseling Quarterly Programs and Workshops (PDF Download) Military One Source http://www.militaryonesource.com Provides a multitude of services for eligible military and their families. Check website for eligibility (https://www.militaryonesource.mil/confidential-help/non-medical-counseling/military-onesource/military-onesource-confidential-help-eligibility) San Diego Armed Services YMCA (858) 751-5755 Mission to improve the mind, body, and spirit with absolutely free programs for the entire military family Provides: - Youth and community outreach programs focus on family bonding, youth development, social networking, and healthy living. The San Diego ASYMCA has developed weekly programs and annual events that offer positive activities for children and their families. - Family outreach programs provides in-home counseling and supportive interventions to military families at no charge. Like civilians, military families are subject to stressors such as divorce, severe illness, financial difficulties, anxiety, depression, post-partum depression, and child or spousal abuse. However, unbearable circumstances arise when these stressors are added to the already difficult lifestyle of junior-enlisted military personnel. The San Diego ASYMCA Family Outreach Department supports military families who are encountering economic, emotional, physical, and/or situational problems. - Wounded, Injured and Ill Programs at Naval Medical Center assist patients and their families during hospitalization and subsequent treatment. ASYMCA works together with the patient's medical team to meet urgent needs such as childcare, transportation, lodging, and financial assistance. Academic and School Transition ResourcesNavy School Liaison Officers
(619) 247-9082 Central point of contact for k12 education-related issues for the Commands, military families, and local school districts Help with: - School transition support (PCS cycle) Student Online Achievement Resources (SOAR) http://www.militarystudent.org Internet-based application where students are directed to individualized tutorials to improve skills where needed United Through Reading http://www.unitedthroughreading.org (858) 481-7323 Offers deployed parents the opportunity to be video-recorded reading storybooks to their children which creates positive emotional connections and cultivates a love of reading Our service to military families: - Helps ease the stress of separation BasicsSan Diego Military Outreach Ministries (SDMOM) (619) 461-4164 Ministry to active-duty military families who are experiencing difficulty living in the San Diego economy Provides: - Housewares Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Nonprofit charitable organization designed to provide financial, educational, and other assistance to members of the Naval Services of the United States, eligible family members, and survivors, when in need. Offers: - Quick Assist Loans (QAL) up to $300 for certain needs to active duty Sailors and Marines - Interest-free loans and/or grants to help with emergencies such as: - Food, rent, and utilities - Education scholarships and loans for active duty spouses, and for children of active duty, retired, and deceased service members Counseling, Social and Spiritual SupportChaplain’s Religious Enrichment Development Operation http://pendleton.USMC.mil/chaplain/credo/asp (619) 556-2826 The vision is to awaken Sea Service Personnel and their family members to the inherent personal and social strength available by living healthy spiritual lives Provides: - Marriage enrichment retreats (MER) Family Forces Counseling for Military Families https://www.familyforces.org/ (858) 277-7907
Counseling services for military families Counseling provided to: - Individuals Fleet & Family Support, Navy Region Southwest http://www.cnic.navy.mil/navylifesw 1-866-923-6478 Services and programs: - Clinical counseling Fleet and Family Support, Military Spouse Social Hour http://www.cnic.navy.mil/navylifesw (619) 556-7404 A chance for military spouses, and children, to connect and socialize together, building support and friendships with one another. Meets every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. FOCUS Online Resiliency Training (619) 556-6075 A redesigned family friendly website that provides an overview of FOCUS services for military families Helps families: - Identify, manage, and discuss emotions San Diego Armed Services YMCA (858) 751-5755 Mission to improve the mind, body, and spirit with absolutely free programs for the entire military family Provides: - Youth and community outreach programs focus on family bonding, youth development, social networking, and healthy living. The San Diego ASYMCA has developed weekly programs and annual events that offer positive activities for children and their families.
- Family outreach programs provides in-home counseling and supportive interventions to military families at no charge. Like civilians, military families are subject to stressors such as divorce, severe illness, financial difficulties, anxiety, depression, post-partum depression, and child or spousal abuse. However, unbearable circumstances arise when these stressors are added to the already difficult lifestyle of junior-enlisted military personnel. The San Diego ASYMCA Family Outreach Department supports military families who are encountering economic, emotional, physical, and/or situational problems. Special Needs Support ServicesExceptional Family Member Program Liaisons (EFMP) http://www.navyfamily.navy.mil http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/support/efm
EFMP is designed to provide support to military family members with special needs, and provides - resource referrals, educational programs, and consultation Who enrolls? Apply online at: https://navyfamily.navy.mil/cas/login Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), Talk Time (619) 556-7218 Where EFMP families can share coffee and conversation. Meets every third Wednesday of the month Financial Support and ServicesFleet & Family Support, Navy Region Southwest
http://www.cnic.navy.mil/navylifesw 1-866-923-6478 Services and programs: - Clinical counseling Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Nonprofit charitable organization designed to provide financial, educational, and other assistance to members of the Naval Services of the United States, eligible family members, and survivors, when in need. Offers: - Quick Assist Loans (QAL) up to $300 for certain needs to active duty Sailors and Marines - Interest-free loans and/or grants to help with emergencies such as: - Food, rent, and utilities Savings Deposit Program http://www.dfas.mil/militarypay/woundedwarriorpay.html 1-888-332-7411 Offers service members serving in designated combat zones an opportunity to build on their financial security with a generous 10 percent interest rate. Guide to Managing your finances before and after deploymenthttps://www.bankrate.com/credit-cards/military-financial-guide-before-and-after-deployment/ |
Resources for Military Families
Helix Support Center Instructor: Danielle Yee |