MILITARY FAMILY RESOURCES

Gail Root
Dec 30, 2019
1 min read

Army Community Services, Ord Military Community, Family Advocacy, 831-242-7660

ACS, New Parent Support, 831-242-7660

Navy Fleet & Family Support Center, La Mesa, 831-656-3060

Military One Source, 1-800-342-9647

Military & Family Life Counselor, confidential, call 831-242-7660 for the current number

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) provides support for all active duty service members with family members with special needs, anything from food allergies, behavior challenges, etc. 831-242-7960

Tri-care, 1-877-988-9378

17 Comments

Adam Larry

Jan 14

I really appreciate your roundup of valuable military family resources because dealing with deployments, moves, and all the extra stress takes real strength and support from every angle  I’ve seen how much juggling coursework and family life can wear you down, so when I was overwhelmed last term I looked for a do my Philosophy class option just to carve out time for my spouse’s deployment prep. Your post reminds me how important it is for service families to find both emotional tools and practical help when life gets full.

Joseph Nik.

Jan 14

I read the military family resources list from Roots & Wings and liked how it points people to support like Army Community Services, Family Advocacy, Military OneSource, and programs for special needs families, which can make big challenges easier to face. When I was juggling work and tough courses, I remember the pressure so well that I even had to do my online MBA exam with a study buddy’s help to stay afloat. It shows how helpful community support and teamwork can be when life feels overwhelming.