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Family Support-Military - Staunton, Virginia National Guard Family Assistance Center

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.

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Counseling-Sexual Trauma - Alexandria, Alexandria Veteran Center

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.

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Financial Assistance - Quantico, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society

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

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Military Family Assistance - Sterling, Operation Homefront

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.

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Family Advocacy - Fort Myer, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Army Community Service

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.

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Emergency Communications - Richmond, American Red Cross Virginia Region

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

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Military Family Support - Norfolk, Mission United, United Way of South Hampton Roads

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.

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Virginia Veteran and Family Support - Hampton, East Region - Tidewater, Virginia Department of Veterans Services

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

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Military Family Support - Roanoke, Service to the Armed Forces, American Red Cross-The Southwest Virginia Chapter

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.

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Military Family Support - Joint Base Langley-Eustis USOHRCV Headquarters, USO of Hampton Roads

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.

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Club - Lynchburg, Lynchburg Area Detachment Marine Corps League 759

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

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Helpline - Eaton Rapids, VFW National Home for Children

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.

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Information and Referral - Arlington, Marine Corps Community Services, Henderson Hall

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.

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Education Assistance - Quantico, Navy-Marine Corps Relief

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.

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Virginia Veteran and Family Support - Blacksburg, West Region, Virginia Department of Veterans Services

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

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Employment Assistance - Quantico, Marine Corps Community Services Quantico

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.

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Veterans Post Information & Referral - DC, American Legion National Office

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.

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Military Family Support - Virginia Beach, FFSC Oceana/Dam Neck Annex, Fleet and Family Support Center

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.

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Exceptional Family Member Program - Arlington, Marine Corps Community Services, Henderson Hall

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.

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Child Day Care - Quantico, CDC South, Marine Corps Community Services Quantico

MCCS Quantico's CDCs are accredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). All classrooms accommodate children according to their developmental age and any special needs. Two meals and one snack are provided daily.

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Military Family Support - Virginia Beach, Lifeskills Program, Fleet and Family Support Center, Oceana

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.

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Military Family Support - Eaton Rapids, Family Program, VFW National Home for Children

FAMILY PROGRAM: Families who need a fresh start can live in the safe and peaceful environment of the VFW National Home for Children campus community for 1-4 years and benefit from numerous community supports, including professional case management services, on-site licensed child care, life skills training, tutoring and other educational services, as well as recreational and community service opportunities.

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Military Family Support - Norfolk, Navy Marine Corps Relief Society

Provides short-term financial assistance to Navy and Marine Corps personnel for the purpose of basic living expenses, emergency transportation, certain qualifying medical, dental and funeral expenses and education.

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Employment Services - Fort Myer, Employment Readiness Program, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Army Community Service

Offers employment services to active duty, retired military, reservist and national guard personnel, their family members, and Department of Defense(DOD)Civilian employees. Assists in identifying and developing marketable skills. Offers employment counseling, information and referral, job fair preparation, information about federal jobs, a job bank, a resource library and training workshops. Offers access to computers for resume production, typing tutorials, and on-line job searches.

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