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This program provides eligible Veterans with access to Granting Freedom funds, which can be used to improve housing for veterans with a service-related disability, including installing ramps and other housing improvements designed to increase accessibility. Program staff assist veterans with applying for funds and monitor progress as projects are completed. The program also provides limited utility assistance for veterans at risk of utility shutdown/disconnection.

Provides emergency communications between service members and their families, information and referral when a problem is beyond the scope of the Red Cross, and, in coordination with the military and societies, financial assistance in emergency situations, such as the need for emergency travel or when a pay problem is encountered. In addition to Service to military families, we also provide international tracing and social services. This includes seeking family members separated by war or natural disaster, or families separated during the Holocaust, and the sending of Red Cross letters between family members when normal communications have been disrupted.

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.

Offer personalized, confidential mental health care for post‑9/11 veterans, active‑duty service members, and their families. Sometimes the same day if it’s urgent. Treat issues like depression, anxiety, PTSD, adjustment, grief, anger, and family stress. We use proven therapies like CBT, EMDR, and case management. Confidentiality is always protected.

Provides some relocation information/assistance for transferring military personnel and families, but I & R Specialist may also provide information, referral and resources on both military and civilian needs including adoption, child care, education, EFMP/ special needs, financial assistance, health care, housing, legal services, military benefits, non-support, ombudsmen, parenting programs, recreation, and support groups. For other than Relocation information, ask for the Information & Referral Specialist for the other topics. Relocating personnel and families may visit the website for Military One Source for information on other installations in preparation for making a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move. Military OneSource may also be contacted by phone 24/7 at 1-800-342-9647. All arrangements for actually making the household goods move must be arranged via the www.move.mil website. FFSC offers some Smooth Move and Overseas Transfer workshops as well. FFSC may no longer provide one-on-one assistance in navigating www.move.mil website. Some limited Relocation Assistance may be available at our NAS Oceana Dam Neck Annex office; call 492-6342 to check. FFSC Oceana no longer manages the Lending Locker for relocating personnel/families. It is maintained by the base itself; you may call our front desk at 433-2912 to be referred to the base personnel responsible for the Lending Locker.

Veteran Directed Care serves eligible veterans of any age who are at risk of nursing home placement. Our services help veterans continue to live in their homes and communities for as long as possible.

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 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.

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.

Provides shelter, food, emotional support, health services, relief supplies and other forms of support to people impacted by disasters. Work with individuals, families, businesses and communities to provide recovery assistance in the weeks and months following a disaster.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Provides a National Call Center for Homeless Veterans hotline to ensure that homeless Veterans or Veterans at-risk for homelessness have free, 24/7 access to trained counselors. The hotline is intended to assist homeless Veterans and their families, VA Medical Centers, federal, state and local partners, community agencies, service providers and others in the community. To be connected with a trained VA staff member call 1-877-4AID VET (877-424-3838). Call for yourself or someone else Free and confidential Trained VA counselors to assist Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week We have information about VA homeless programs and mental health services in your area that can help you. What will happen when I call You will be connected to a trained VA staff member. Hotline staff will conduct a brief screen to assess your needs. Homeless Veterans will be connected with the Homeless Point of Contact at the nearest VA facility. Family members and non-VA providers calling on behalf of a homeless Veteran will be provided with information regarding the homeless programs and services available. Contact information will be requested so staff may follow-up.

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.

Focuses on managing personal finances and developing a spending plan. Provides financial counseling to active duty, retired military, reservist and national guard personnel, their Family members, and Department of Army (DOA) Civilians. Program helps people learn to live within their incomes. Services includes guidance and information on budgets, credit repair, debt liquidation, and food assistance.

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 substance abuse assessments and treatment to active duty military, retirees and their family members. Also serves civilians employed at Quantico. Conducts initial screening for services and offers intensive outpatient group and individual alcohol/drug therapy for up to 365 days as well as referrals for inpatient treatment when applicable. Offers post inpatient and outpatient follow-up care.

Promotes physical, mental, spiritual and social growth through programs and services geared to the active duty military and their families.

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.

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.

A comprehensive multi-agency program ready to assist military families with members that have special needs. The ACS EFMP office provides assistance and support to families with medical and/or educational needs to include, advocacy, systems navigation, information and referral, EFMP respite care, enrollment, non-medical case management, support groups, and education.