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The Virginia Army National Guard Family Assistance Center provides 6 essential services to service members and their families regardless of branch of service or activation status: TRICARE assistance, ID Cards/DEERS assistance, financial assistance and referral, legal assistance and referral, community outreach and referral, and crisis intervention and referral.

Military sexual trauma counseling may include individual or group counseling, marital and family counseling, referral for benefits assistance, liaison with community agencies or substance abuse information and referral to help you deal with the emotions of military sexual trauma and regain confidence in your everyday life.

Provide funds to help with a wide range of financial needs. Common situations include: Food, rent/mortgage, utilities, essential home repairs Establishing a new residence, including security and utility deposits Car expenses, such as repairs and insurance deductibles Medical expenses Military pay shortage / delayed entitlements Funeral expenses

The Red Cross relays urgent messages containing accurate, factual, complete and verified descriptions of the emergency to service members stationed anywhere in the world, including on ships at sea and at embassies and remote locations, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Red Cross-verified information assists service members and commanding officers with making a decision regarding emergency leave.

The Charlottesville Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) provides Primary Care, Mental Health and some specialty care services to Veterans in the Charlottesville area. The Charlottesville CBOC is part of the Hunter Holmes McGuire VAMC network.

Operation Homefront is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit have provided programs that offer: RELIEF (through Critical Financial Assistance and permanent and transitional housing programs) and RECURRING FAMILY SUPPORT programs and services throughout the year that help military families overcome the short-term bumps in the road so they don't become long-term chronic problems. Programs include: SHORT-TERM CRITICAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (RELIEF) Critical Financial Assistance* for food, utilities, home repairs, rent/mortgage payments, etc. Rent-free transitional housing for wounded service members Transitional Homes for Veterans LONG-TERM STABILITY Mortgage-free homes awarded across the U.S. RECURRING FAMILY SUPPORT Baby showers to help new military moms welcome the newest member of the family Holiday programs to provide meals and toys Backpacks filled with school supplies for military kids *Critical Financial Assistance is in the form of checks paid directly to mortgage lenders, auto mechanics, contractors, hospitals, doctors, and other providers.

Provides services to military families. Red Cross workers in hundreds of chapters and on military installations offer a brief departing service to service members and their families regarding available support services and also explain how the Red Cross may assist them during the deployment. Both active duty and community-based military can count on the Red Cross to provide emergency communications that link them with their families back home, access to financial assistance, counseling and assistance to veterans.

Provides educational programs and support services to strengthen family relationships and alleviate stresses on family life. Workshops include couples communication, problem solving and conflict resolution, dynamics of child and spouse abuse, and managing child behavior. Offers a family life library, respite child care, and prenatal support. New parent support and play group that meets once a week.

Provides 24-hour assistance for those in the military and their family members.

Mission United connects veterans, active duty military members and their families to the community resources they need. Whether it’s affordable housing, job training, healthcare or other resources, our respected military community and their families can get help through a single entry point.

Virginia Veteran and Family Support (VVFS) (formerly known as the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program) VVFS monitors and coordinates the delivery of behavioral health, rehabilitative, and supportive services for Virginia Veterans and their families. Services Offered - Comprehensive assessment of individual and family needs - Direct linkage to needed services including medical, behavioral healthcare, veterans benefits, housing, and employment assistance - Peer and family support groups - Couples workshops and family retreats - Assistance to homeless or incarcerated veterans

Assists military connected families and service members to resolve a variety of stress-causing situations. This is accomplished through the use of problem-solving and crisis intervention skills, reporting and communication services and appropriate referral skills. Emergency Communication In the event of an emergency, critical accident, illness, or death in a service member's immediate family, the Red Cross verifies the situation and relays an emergency leave request to proper military authorities. It is then up to the commanding officer to decide whether or not to grant leave. Health and Welfare Inquiries Sometimes, a long time with no word from the service member can become worrisome. The Red Cross, through our worldwide communication network, can communicate with the installation or ship. Also, service members can request the same services related to families back home. The Red Cross chapter may also provide services related to referral, advocacy, humanitarian reassignment, and emergency financial assistance. When calling for assistance, very helpful to have available service member's service number, MILITARY address and birth date and rank and rate.

Support services for the military and their families. Programs include information and referral; mobile outreach; orientations; flight line canteens; emergency lodging; support groups; and special planned activities. The Joint Base Eustis-Langley USO serves as administrative headquarters for eleven USOs in the Hampton Roads area.

Marine or Veteran from other military branches may qualify for membership. Funds are available for Veterans in need or widows/family.

HELPLINE is staffed by professionals who understand the unique challenges faced by today's military and veteran families. Free service offers information, creates connections and gives hope to struggling families, wherever they are. Serve as a future resident's first step to moving to the National Home.

The Information and Referral Program provides information and referral to resources in the military and civilian communities. Brochures, flyers, and guides are available on such topics as TRICARE (medical and dental), Military One Source, USO, active duty benefits, veterans' benefits, commuting, food stamps, immigration, and more.

The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Education Program offers grants and interest-free loans for undergraduate or master's degree at an accredited 2- or 4-year post-secondary, technical or vocational institution in the United States.

Virginia Veteran and Family Support (VVFS) (formerly known as the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program) VVFS monitors and coordinates the delivery of behavioral health, rehabilitative, and supportive services for Virginia Veterans and their families. Services Offered - Comprehensive assessment of individual and family needs - Direct linkage to needed services including medical, behavioral healthcare, veterans benefits, housing, and employment assistance - Peer and family support groups - Couples workshops and family retreats - Assistance to homeless or incarcerated veterans

Provides comprehensive employment related services to military spouses and other family members and empower military spouses with the tools necessary to achieve their goals through career, educational, Life Goals, or Volunteerism.

Provides job services and outreach to veterans who departed the service prior to the TAP (Transition Assistance Program) and the ACAP (US Army Career & Alumni Program).

Provides a social club for war veterans and their families. For Virginia American Legion Post locations, please visit the web site and click on Post Locator.

Programs and workshops to assist active-duty Navy/military members, retirees and their families. The Oceana office, provides Family Advocacy case management and general counseling services for adults and children (when available), Sexual Assault Prevention and Response, and Information & Referral services. Some workshops and classes offered by Fleet and Family Support Center Oceana are physically held at the Dam Neck classroom. Not all services provided by FFSC Oceana are available at our Dam Neck office. Please call for clarification. Some of our workshops, such as Command Financial Counselors training, may be held at our Dam Neck site.

The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) provides assistance for active duty Marine Corps family members that require special medical and/or educational services based upon a diagnosed mild to severe physical, psychological or educational need.

Virginia Works provides veterans, their spouses, and eligible others from all periods of military service with job referral, job training and job placement assistance through a statewide network of Virginia Works local offices. Most offices employ special Veterans Employment Representatives. The Fishersville Virginia Works Office serves veterans from Augusta, Highland, and Rockbridge counties and the cities of Staunton, Waynesboro, Lexington, and Buena Vista. All veterans are offered Priority of Service in Virginia Works local offices. Additional in-depth services may be provided those veterans who are disabled, homeless, recently separated from the military, previously incarcerated, aged 18-24, and/or economically disadvantaged. The Assistant Secretary of Labor for VETS has designated these specific groups of veterans to receive special assistance. ACCESSIBILITY: Fully accessible to persons with disabilities.

Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center is to provide health care to the nation’s heroes and their families.