Provides information and assistance to retirees of all branches of the US Armed Forces, their spouses, widows and widowers, regarding the benefits and entitlements they earned by their service.

Blue Star Families provides spouse employment, caregiving and family programming for military families around the nation.

Provides information, referral and resources for military service members and their families on any needs - military or civilian; answer questions concerning, but not limited to: adoption, child care, education, EFMP/ special needs, financial assistance, health care, housing, legal services, military benefits, non-support, relocation, ombudsmen, parenting programs, recreation, support groups, etc. Services also provided for family advocacy [FAP] (child abuse & neglect, spouse abuse, domestic violence) and sexual assault prevention and response [SAPR]. Workshops include those on anger management, stress management, parenting issues, New Spouse orientation (on-line at CNIC only), Foreign Born Spouse Connection; FAP and SAPR education requirements for the military, and other topics. We also have a New Parent Support program where services are available for expectant parents and parents of new babies and children up to age 3. Our New Parent Support staff member is available in our Oceana office, 433-2912.

Provides primary care and mental health outpatient services to veterans and their families.

The Soldier and Family Readiness Program is one comprehensive program that provided direct support to Army leadership and assists National Guard service members and their families navigate the unique challenges of their military and civilian live. The Soldier and Family Readiness Specialists provide assistance and non-medical case management to service members and families on a variety of subjects. Services include basic financial education, Tricare claims assistance, ID card questions, resource and referral to community services, state agencies, employment assistance and guidance through the Exceptional Family Member Program. Working closely with the commander's Family Readiness Program to assist Army leadership and volunteers we provide training support and briefings to command leadership, family readiness groups, Soldiers and families, and community partners.

Veterans representatives are available to help with issues related to transitioning from a military career to civilian employment. Comprehensive career services can encompass help job referral, job training, and job placement assistance.

Provides emergency communications and financial assistance for active military personnel and their families. Armed Forces Emergency Services: (800)951-5600.

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.

Dedicated to supporting veterans and active military, providing community services and preserving freedom. A social and support organization for military members, veterans, and their families.

Provides a fellowship of veterans of foreign wars. Assists handicapped veterans and their families who need hospital equipment for home use. For Virginia VFW Post locations, please visit the web site and click on Post Listing.

Operation Renewed Hope Foundation provides a range of services assisting Veterans and breaking their cycle of homelessness or preventing Veterans from becoming homeless. These services include: Outreach, Connection to Benefits, Case Management and Temporary Financial Assistance

Provides assistance to military personnel who are separating or retiring from the Marine Corps, voluntarily or involuntarily, and assists with spousal employment. Maintains a computerized job bank; provides job application preparation assistance. Offers monthly Department of Defense TAP (Transition Assistance Program) workshops.

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

Offers professional/licensed clinicians provide crisis intervention, short-term, and non-medical counseling to active duty service members. Currently, we provide counseling only to active duty personnel. Counselors also provide command consultations and crisis debriefs. At some point, we hope to be able to resume providing counseling services to military spouses and children. We have centralized scheduling (C.S.) for appointments at all the Hampton Roads Fleet & Family Support Centers; call our main number (757-433-2912) for questions. Centralized Scheduling for Hampton Roads phone: 1-800-372-5463 Option 1 to speak to a scheduler. Military One Source also provides counseling services; their 24/7 phone number is: 1-800-342-0947 and their website is: www.MilitaryOneSource.mil. Military One Source is available across the U.S.

The USO Transition Program creates custom transition action plans for transitioning service members and military spouses and connects them to local and national resources level resources that will enable them to pursue the transition vision and goals that they have for themselves. By leveraging resources across a unified network of public and private partners, service members and military spouses are provided access to support and information across the following areas: Employment, Education, Finances, Mentoring/Networking, and VA Benefits, that enable them to make smart decision for themselves and their families and provide them with the care and and support they need during these major changes in a service member and military spouses life.

This program will send, deliver and verify messages between military members and their families. The mission of this program is to support and supplement those activities of the military that affect the health, welfare, and morale of service members and their families.

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.

Provide emergency communications for members of the Armed Forces and their families. Also provide health and welfare reports, information and referrals for financial assistance with military aid societies. Conduct chapter sponsored annual events for veterans and active military.

Provides a Veterans Crisis Line that connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. For Spanish/Espanol, please call 1-888-628-9454 (Veterans Press 1)

Provides veterans representatives to help with issues related to transitioning from a military career to civilian employment. Veterans from all periods of military service are eligible for job referral, job training and job placement assistance through the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC), with an emphasis on those veterans who are disabled, minority, female, homeless, and/or culturally or economically disadvantaged. The Assistant Secretary of Labor for VETS has designated these specific groups of veterans to receive special assistance. Veterans may access these employment services through a statewide network of VEC Field Operations offices and the Veterans Services Staff (DVOP and LVER) who are assigned to most, but not all, of the VEC Workforce Centers across Virginia. The VEC assists between 13,000 and 15,000 veterans annually in securing unsubsidized employment, depending on the economy and employer demand. For the the Veterans Representative, please call: Christopher Walker (540) 432-1626

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

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.

Provides job services to all veterans which can be administered by ALL staff. In addition, specialized, intensive services are available from a dedicated Staff Member for those Veterans with significant barriers to employment.

Provides assistance to military members and civilians separating from government service.

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.