Fort Detrick
Army Community Service

Community Support Center
Bldg. 1520, Freedman Drive, Room 124
(Handicapped Accessible)
Phone: 301-619-2197
Hearing Impaired: 301-619-6395

The ACS Mission

"ACS will assist commanders in maintaining readiness of individuals, families, and communities within America's Army by developing, coordinating, and delivering services which promote self-reliance, resiliency, and stability during war and peace."

ACS Goals

  • Establish one CFNCO in each unit; establish CFNCO Advisory Council Meeting; complete Fort Detrick CFNCO regulation and CFNCO database.
  • Recruit two AFTB instructor trainers and one AFTB master trainer.
  • Revitalize the sponsorship program for all units.
  • Co-sponsor events with Youth Services Sponsorship Program.
  • Re-energize the blood program for Fort Detrick.
  • Establish links with outside volunteer organizations.
  • Develop and execute a plan to enhance the volunteer program.
  • Increase referral base for EFMP clients through education and marketing.
  • Market the First Steps Program with the Tri-Care OB/GYNs to increase referrals and identify at-risk parents.
  • ACS and FAP Treatment Services will maintain compliance with DA Accreditation Standards.
  • Continually enhance the virtual Employment Readiness and Transition program with up-to-date software and services.
  • Establish a new data base for on and off post resources which is user friendly.
  • Develop a Client Intake and Tracking System using computers to enter required data.

WORKING TOGETHER TO MAKE IT HAPPEN

The Benefits of Partnership:

  • Stronger, better prepared soldiers and families
  • Units even more capable of responding to crises
  • Better partnership between post and unit support programs
  • A more responsive Army Community Service

ACS Programs

ACS Outreach Program

ACS Outreach Program
Community Support Center
1520 Freedman Drive
Fort Detrick, Maryland 21702

Phone: 301-619-3171
DSN 343-3171
Fax: 301-619-6288
E-mail: usagOutreach@amedd.army.mil

The purpose of ACS-Outreach is to enhance readiness and retention by helping soldiers and families develop a stronger sense of self-reliance and belonging in the military community. Outreach targets those families who have the greatest level of need, but are least likely to seek out and take advantage of services until they have reached a state of crisis. Outreach focuses on three main areas: education and prevention, direct services and organizing support networks to encourage self help and cultivate a sense of ownership within the military community.

Associated Programs:

  1. Army Family Action Plan (AFAP)
  2. Army Family Team Building (AFTB)
  3. Family Readiness Groups (FRG)
  4. Mobilization and Deployment Readiness (MOBDEP)

Visit the ACS Outreach Page.

Army Volunteer Corps

Army Volunteer Corps
Community Support Center
1520 Freedman Drive
Fort Detrick, Maryland 21702

Phone: 301-619-3171
DSN 343-3171
E-mail: usagVolunteerProgram@amedd.army.mil

The Army Volunteer Corps Offers volunteers work opportunities in most ACS program areas to augment and personalize service delivery.

Visit the Army Volunteer Corps page.

Employment Readiness & Transition Program (ERTP)

Employment Readiness & Transition Program
Community Support Center
1520 Freedman Drive
Fort Detrick, Maryland 21702

Phone: 301-619-2208/6636
DSN: 343-2208/6636
Fax 301-619-6288
E-mail: usagEmploymentTrans@amedd.army.mil

ERTP provides comprehensive and coordinated employment and transition programs, to enhance the military family's quality of life and assist the military member in pursuit of a career change.

Visit the ERTP page.

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

Exceptional Family Member Program
1520 Freedman Drive, Rm 126
Community Support Center
Fort Detrick, Maryland 21702

Phone: 301-619-3385
DSN: 343-3385
E-mail: usagExFamilMemberPro@amedd.army.mil

EFMP provides information, referral, advocacy, short-term counseling and support services to military families with special needs (disabilities).

Visit the EFMP page.

Family Advocacy Program (FAP)

Family Advocacy Program (FAP)
Community Support Center
1520 Freedman Drive
Fort Detrick, Maryland 21702

Phone: 301-619-7171/2408
DSN: 343-7171/2408
E-Mail: FamilyAdvocacy@amedd.army.mil

FAP is responsible for the prevention and treatment of families who are involved in an incident of child or spouse abuse or are "at-risk" for abuse.

Associated Programs:

Visit the FAP page.

Financial Readiness Program (FRP)

Financial Readiness Program (FRP)
Community Support Center
1520 Freedman Drive
Fort Detrick, Maryland 21702

Phone: 301-619-3455/3456
DSN: 343-3455/3456
E-mail: usagFRP@amedd.army.mil

FRP is designed to assist soldiers, eligible family members, and retirees in the area of personal finance and consumer affairs, to enhance personal financial readiness and thereby the total unit mission readiness.

Associated Programs:

Visit the FRP page.

Relocation Readiness Program

Relocation Readiness Program
Community Support Center
1520 Freedman Drive, Room 123
Fort Detrick, Maryland 21702

Phone: 301-619-6364
DSN 343-6364
E-mail: usagReloReadinessPro2@amedd.army.mil

Relocation Readiness supports soldiers and their families during relocation and deployment with incoming and outgoing briefings, welcome packets, lending closet, worldwide installation information file, relocation guidance and counseling.

  1. Information, Referral, and Follow-Up
  2. Sponsorship Program
    Military & Civilian Sponsorship Request
    Youth Sponsorship Request

Visit the Relocation Readiness Page.

Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP)

Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP)
Community Support Center
1520 Freedman Drive
Fort Detrick, Maryland 21702

Phone: 301-619-3050
24 Hr. Hotline: 240-674-2802
E-Mail: usagarmycommunityservice@amedd.army.mil

The Department of Defense (DoD) remains committed to eliminating sexual assault from the ranks of the military. Sexual Assault is a crime. It inflicts incalculable harm on victims and their Families; it tears at the very fabric of civilians and military communities; and it destroys trust among individuals and faith in our institutions. The DoD has made significant progress in combating sexual assault by introducing a comprehensive sexual assault prevention and response policy and implementing it across the Military Service. Stand Up Against Sexual Assault and Child Abuse... Make A Difference! For more information, call Fort Detrick's Sexual Assault Response Coordinator at 301-619-3050/2408.

Visit the SHARP page.

Survivor Outreach

Survivor Outreach Community Support Center
1520 Freedman Drive, Room 124
Fort Detrick, Maryland 21702

Phone: 301-619-2197
E-mail: SurvivorOutreach@amedd.army.mil

Fort Detrick is working to locate and reach out to survivors of fallen Soldiers in the area.

Visit the Survivor Outreach page.

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