Military Family Support
The information on this Web site is presented for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for informed medical advice or training. Do not use this information to diagnose or treat a mental health problem without consulting a qualified health or mental health care provider.
This Web site provides links to other sites not owned or controlled by OLESEM that we think might be useful or of interest to you. The Web has an abundance of sites with information on wellness and mental health issues. Some sites are informative and based on good authority, others are merely entertaining. While we have been careful to research each site in hopes of providing you credible and accurate information, OLESEM does not endorse or guarantee references or a site listed and is not responsible for the content or privacy practices used by other site owners.
However, none of these sites is a satisfactory substitute for professional help. When people face serious personal problems that defy easy solutions, it usually is time to seek the services of qualified professionals. With that limitation in mind, the following Web sites may be of interest:
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Hotlines & Family Support Information Number.
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Army (800) 833-6622 Army Family Assistance Hotline provides information, useful resources and helpful referrals related to family issues..
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Air Force (866) 299-0596 Provides information and referral for both active and reserve Air Force service members and their families..
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Navy (800) 372-5463 Offers information and referral (I&R)..
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Marine Corps East of the Mississippi (minus Wisconsin) (800) 336-4663; West of the Mississippi (plus Wisconsin) (800) 253-1624 I&R assistance..
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National Guard Bureau HQ (888) 777-7731 to obtain I&R and the 800 number for each NNG state coordinator..
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Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Life Connections (800) 222-0364 - This is DLAs Employee Assistance Number and offers I&R and support..
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US Coast Guard EAP and Worklife program (800) 872-4957 provides I&R and support..
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Deployment Health Support Hotline (800) 497-6261 provides health information about present and past military deployments to service members, veterans, family members and the general public. Offers case management and referral services and operates 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST.
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Air Force Aide Society
The AIR FORCE AID SOCIETY (AFAS) is the official charity of the U.S. Air Force. It promotes the Air Force mission by helping "to relieve distress of Air Force members and their families and assisting them to finance their education". It is rooted in the original Army Air Corps and the World War II Army Air Forces, whose members wanted to "take care of their own." Through the years, AFAS has become increasingly effective in helping individuals with personal emergencies-- as well as extremely useful when used by commanders to help solve personnel problems in their units.
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American Red Cross Services for the Mililtary
The Red Cross offers assistance to military personnel and their families such as financial assistance, counseling and emergency communications with their deployed family member. Visit this site for additional information.
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Army Emergency Relief - 703-428-0000
The Army Emergency Relief (AER) is the Army's own emergency financial assistance organization. They provide assistance to reservists and their families when needed.
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Coast Guard Mutual Assistance
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance is a non-profit organization providing financial assistance to the Coast Guard community. Coast Guard Mutual Assistance is administered by the Board of Control located at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC, Regional Directors in various CGMA regions throughout the country, and Representatives at selected duty stations.
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Enduring Freedom
The Enduring Freedom site was designed as a resource to assist the professionals who are providing support to service members and their families during the current military operations. The site contains resources to address mobilization and deployment issues. The resources are organized for our target populations of service members, families and employers. The site also provides organizations and tool kits to aide military parents, military program managers and other child advocates who are supporting children and their families to restore and maintain mental well-being after traumatic events, separations and deployments.
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Family Separation and Readiness Guide
At this site you can obtain the guide as well as other information. The guide is helpful to those members and their family and friends who are separated due to military deployments, remote assignments, extended tour of duty and other personnel separated f rom loved ones.
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Federal Children's Scholarship Fund
Federal Children's Scholarship Fund was formed to help the children of federal employees and retirees, military personnel and veterans with need-based scholarships that assist in building successful college careers.
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USA.gov
Information for active duty military personnel and reservists related to General Resources, Benefits, Pay, Health Retirement, Training, Education, Career transitions, Family Support, Housing, Voting and Travel and much more.
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Military Personnel Locator Information
Go to this site to find the phone numbers to locate military personnel.
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The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
Contact: Mr. John Alexander
703-696-4904
The mission of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is to provide, in partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps, financial, educational and other assistance to members of the Naval Services of the United States, eligible family members and survivors.
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Office of Reserve Affairs
This site provides information about the policies, programs and initiatives that the Office of the Secretary of Defense/Reserve Affairs manages for the National Guard and Reserve Components of the united States Armed Forces.
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U.S. Army Community and Family Support Center
This site helps military personnel with issues such as morale, welfare and support for family members.
Military Branches
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