Logistics Readiness Center
Mission: Directs the development, coordination and supervision of functions pertaining to logistical support of the Installation, Senior Mission Commander, satellite and tenant activities. Directs operations of supply, transportation, maintenance, ammunition quality assurance, logistical planning, and other logistical services and related matters. Advises the 406th AFSB, Garrison Commander, and Senior Mission Commander on matters pertaining to logistical support.
The Director of Logistics and staff interface daily with the contractors, through the Contracting Officer Representatives (COR's), to ensure equipment is maintained to standard as brigade combat teams train for war, our Soldiers and leaders train to deploy, fight and win.
Category: In-processing, Out-processing, Personal Property
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Where: 2430 Tennessee Avenue, Bldg 4370 Fort Johnson, La., 71459
Cost: None...unless
Phone: Phone Numbers: Director: (337) 531-1533 Admin Assistant: (337) 531-1533 Chief of Supply and Services: (337) 531-0950 Chief of Maintenance/Installation Material Maintenance Officer (IMMO): (337) 531-1976 Chief of Transportation/Installation Transportati
Resource Provider: Directorate of Logistics
Last Updated: 8/21/2023
Nutrition Care
We are a self-referral based clinic, meaning you can call anytime during business hours to schedule an appointment with a Registered Dietitian. You can also ask your Primary Care Manager (PCM) to place a referral. We serve all Tricare beneficiaries.
Services Offered:
Army Body Composition Program (ABCP) referrals
Weight Management
Diabetes Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational Diabetes Management
Prenatal Nutrition
Infant, Toddler, Child, and Adolescent Nutrition
Heart Healthy, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure Nutrition Therapy
Performance Nutrition
Food Allergies and Intolerance
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Category: Nutrition, Other Health Resources
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Call for an appointment to determine eligibility through your primary care provider by calling BJACH Central Appointments at 531-3011
Where: 1585 3rd St. BLDG 285, 1st Floor, RM 1871, by Entrance A and the Dining Facility (DFAC)
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-3129
Resource Provider: Defense Health Agency (DHA)
Last Updated: 8/18/2023
Occupational Health
Provide services to promote the health and safety of the individual, the unit, the workplace, and the community. To assure that all eligible personnel are physically and mentally suited for job performance; protecting workers against adverse effects of safety and health hazards in the work environment; reducing economic loss through the civilian injury/illness program; and ensuring DOD personnel are medically deployable and combat ready relating to work-place hazards.
Category: Occupational Health
Population: Service Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Service member, Civilians
Where: 8099 Georgia Avenue, Bldg 3515 Fort Johnson La., 71459
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-6131/2951
Resource Provider: Defense Health Agency (DHA)
Last Updated: 8/18/2023
Swimming Programs
The 50M is equipped with a 2 diving board (1 high dive), water slide, swim lanes, toddler pool, pool chairs and seating area. The pool has a locker room for male and females equipped with showers and changing areas. Looking for a space for Birthday Parties, FRG Events, and Unit ORG days? We can help stop by the pool to make reservations.
Category: Swimming, Outdoor Recreation, Sports - Youth, Sports - Adult, Other Recreation Resources
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Tuesday-Thursday 1:00pm - 8:00pm / Friday 11:00-8:00pm / Sat -Sun 12:00-8:00pm
Where: 1710 Swimming Pool Road Building 272
Cost: Group Swim $75 / 30 Min Private Swim Lesson $25 / Lap Swim$2 / Party Packages 2hr $125, $50 Deposit/ 2Hr Private Party $200, $100 Deposit
Phone: 337-531-1988
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 7/12/2023
24 hour Abuse/Neglect Hotline
To report suspected child abuse/neglect involving dependents children of active duty Soldiers and retiree
, spouse/intimate partner abuse call the Fort Polk Family Advocacy Program 24/7.
Category: Domestic Violence, Child Abuse and Neglect, Family Safety
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
Where: ACS, 1591 Bell Richard Avenue, Bldg. 920
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-HOPE (4673)
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 7/27/2023
3/10 Embedded BH Clinic
Substance Abuse Treatment Counseling Services
Provide intensive outpatient counseling services, which are adequate and responsive to the needs of the total workforce and emphasize alcohol and other drug treatment. Individuals enrolled in SUDCC treatment are provided a thorough bio-psychosocial evaluation that includes an extensive substance use history. this info (bio psychosocial assessment, medical, and other collateral data) will be the basis for formulation of a clinical diagnostic impression and subsequent plan/recommendation.
Category: Alcohol Abuse, Drug and Substance Abuse, Anger Management, Anxiety, Combat and Post-Traumatic Stress, Depression, Suicide and Self-Harm, Sexual Assault
Population: Service Members
When: Mon-Fri 8am -4pm
Where: 2040 Dragoon Loop, Bldg 1170 (Behind Glory Chapel)
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-2799
Resource Provider: Substance Use Disorder Clinical Care (SUDCC)
Last Updated: 7/12/2023
AAFES Launderette (North Fort)
Laundry Services
Category: Commissaries, Exchanges, and Shopettes
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: 24 - HOURS
Where: G Avenue, Bldg. 8202
Cost: Dependent
Phone: None
Resource Provider: Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES)
Last Updated: 7/27/2023
AAFES Launderette (South Fort)
Laundry Services
Category: Commissaries, Exchanges, and Shopettes
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: 24 - HOURS
Where: 2165 9th Street, Bldg. 1455
Cost: Dependent
Phone: No Phone
Resource Provider: Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES)
Last Updated: 7/27/2023
AAFES Shopette
Gas, propane, snacks, drinks, magazines, limited frozen foods, balloons, flowers, toiletries, ice, ATM
Category: Commissaries, Exchanges, and Shopettes
Population: Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Sunday - Saturday: 0400-0100
Where: 5497 Entrance Road, Bldg. 5498
Cost: Dependent
Phone: 337-537-1050
Resource Provider: Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES)
Last Updated: 7/27/2023
Administrative and Civil Law Division
The Administrative and Civil Law Division of the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate provides legal support to commanders, units, and activities for all matters not specifically addressed by the Criminal Law / Military Justice Division. Specifically, ADLAW provides legal reviews and advice for labor, employment, contracting, ethical, fiscal, and other administrative issues. In addition, ADLAW provides neutral legal advice to officers performing duties in Summary Courts Martial, Article 32 hearings, 15-6 investigations, Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss (FLIPL), commander's inquiries, line of duty determinations, and other boards, investigations, and actions.
Category: Legal Assistance
Population: Service Members, Civilian Personnel, Family Members
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Monday-Friday 0900-1700
Where: 7090 ALabama Ave, Building 1454
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-2754
Resource Provider: Legal Center or Judge Advocate General Office (JAG)
Last Updated: 5/11/2023
Air Quality Index
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a tool to communicate the status of local air quality to the public—the Air Quality Index (AQI). The AQI is derived from real-time air pollution measurements taken at monitoring stations throughout the United States. The AQI has three components: a color, a score and a health message recommending protective action based on the level of air pollution.
Category: Environmental Health
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Service Members, Retirees
Cost: none
Resource Provider: Other Government Agencies
Last Updated: 10/9/2024
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program
The mission of the ASAP program is to strengthen the overall fitness and effectiveness of the Army´s workforce, to conserve manpower and enhance the combat readiness of Soldiers.
ASAP Services:
Drug Testing Collection Point
Risk Reduction Program (RRP)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Suicide Prevention Program
ASAP Prevention & Education
Alcohol Drug Control Officer/ASAP Manager
Category: Alcohol Abuse, Drug and Substance Abuse, Health Clinics and Hospitals
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Mon- Fri 0800-1630
Where: 7438 California Ave, Building 4275
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-1281
Resource Provider: Defense Health Agency (DHA)
Last Updated: 8/21/2023
Allen Library
Allen Memorial Library is the gateway to everything you and your family need to make learning easy and fun! From preschoolers to adults, this is the perfect place to begin your school paper or research project, or choose a book for your own enjoyment.
Category: Libraries
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Monday - Friday: 1000-1900 Saturday: 0900-1700
Where: 7460 Colorado Ave., Bldg. 660
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-2665
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 5/11/2023
Alligator Lake Recreation Site
Alligator Lake Recreation Area is Fort Polk's favorite picnic destination, with good reason. There are two large pavilions for you and your company or group to rent; these have full, covered kitchens, and plenty of power. There are also smaller covered areas with concrete pads and grills with tables, with some right on the shoreline. (These are free of charge.)
Category: Other Recreation Resources
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: SUMMER HOURS (March 1st-September 30) Mon./ Thurs./ Fri.: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sat. and Sun.: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tues./ Wed./ Holidays: CLOSED WINTER HOURS (October 1 - April 30) Mon.
Where: Artillery Road on North Fort turn left on K Ave.
Cost: See website for list of fees that apply.
Phone: 337-531-5350/ 5332
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 5/9/2023
Alterations Shop (Main PX)
Uniform services and alterations, clothing alterations
Category: Commissaries, Exchanges, and Shopettes
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Mon. - Fri.: 0900 - 1800; Sat: 0930-1630; Sun: Closed
Where: 7742 Colorado Avenue, Bldg. 850
Cost: Varies
Phone: 337-537-4207
Resource Provider: Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES)
Last Updated: 7/27/2023
American Red Cross (Fort Johnson
American Red Cross Station at Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Johnson serves many different missions throughout the base. The primary mission is to support the Armed Forces in the line of Emergency Communications by providing 24/7 emergency communication service to the military families whether they are stationed here or deployed.
Category: Other Family Resources, First Aid and CPR, Volunteering
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Retirees, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Monday - Friday: 0800 - 1630
Where: Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital 1585 3rd St., bldg 285
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-3118/3119
Resource Provider: American Red Cross (ARC)
Last Updated: 5/11/2023
Anger, Stress & Crisis Management Class
Learn to identify triggers and potential stressors, along with positive methods of coping.
Category: Other Behavioral Health Resources, Coping Skills
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: 2022 Class Schedule May 23 June 27 July 25 August 29 September 26 October 24 November 7 December 12 *All classes are held from 11AM to 12PM
Where: 1591 Bell Richard Ave BLDG 920 Fort Johnson, Louisiana 71459
Cost: None
Phone: To sign up, please call (337) 531-0636/1938
Resource Provider: Family Advocacy Program (FAP)
Last Updated: 8/21/2023
Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
The Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is an annual drinking water quality report prepared by an organization that provides drinking water through a community water system. The US EPA requires that water purveyors for community water systems provide a CCR to their customers by July 1st every year. Information contained in the CCR includes the source of drinking water, applicable water quality requirements, and water system monitoring results for the previous year.
Category: Environmental Health, Food Safety
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Cost: none
Phone: 337-537-1161
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 5/31/2018
Army Emergency Relief (AER)
Army Emergency Relief (AER). AER is the US Army's own nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating financial distress in the force. AER provides grants and zero-interest loans to active-duty and retired Soldiers and their Families. AER has supported over 4 million Soldiers since 1942. AER offices are conveniently located at installations around the world. Visit ArmyEmergencyRelief.org to learn more.
AER Forms:
https://www.armyemergencyrelief.org/resources/
Category: Emergency Planning, Financial Insecurity
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Monday - Friday: 0800 - 1630 After duty hours, weekends and Holidays please contact the American Red Cross at 1-877-272-7337
Where: ACS, 1591 Bell Richard Ave., Bldg. 920
Cost: Varies
Phone: (337) 531-1957 / 1958
Email: https://www.facebook.com/groups/958276885496070
Resource Provider: Army Emergency Relief (AER)
Last Updated: 7/12/2023
Army Family Team Building (AFTB)
Army Family Team Building (AFTB) is about readiness - for both the mission and the Family. AFTB is a series of training modules about adapting to Army Life. We teach and train America’s Army and their Families in a wide variety of knowledge, skills and behaviors that foster personal growth and Family preparedness. AFTB is a never ending resource that is available to every member of the Army family with no cost. The Army takes care if its own, by teaching its own to take care of themselves.
Fort Polk AFTB is a volunteer based program. Volunteer instructors teach participants about the military lifestyle and resources to enhance the tools and skills needed to become vital members of their community. As well as instructing, we offer a variety of volunteer opportunities. AFTB Instructors are available upon request to conduct classes or separate modules for individual units, organizations, and family readiness groups on a contract style basis. Please call or email for more information on this opportunity.
AFTB (Level I) Military Knowledge (K) Modules train basic information about the Army: You’ll learn about Army life and how to maneuver daily challenges by discovering how to decipher Army acronyms, utilize community resources, attain better financial readiness, and understand the goal and impact of the Army mission on daily life.
AFTB (Level II) Personal Growth and Resiliency (G) Modules train personal growth skills: Learn how to improve your personal relationships, communication and stress-management skills. Discover how teams form and grow, how to solve problems, and how to resolve personal conflict. You’ll also acquire knowledge on Army traditions, customs, courtesies and protocol.
AFTB (Level III) Leadership Development (L) Modules train leadership skills: Thrive in the Army and civilian life by expanding leadership skills, effective communication techniques, and how to mentor others into leadership positions. You’ll learn about the different leadership styles, how to run an effective meeting, manage group conflict, and how to be an effective coach.
ACS Instructor, Facilitator, and Briefer Training is for those wanting to volunteer with the AFTB program or ACS as Instructors, Facilitators, or Briefers.
Category: Families and Deployment
Population: Family Members
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Call POC for information on the next Scheduled Class.
Where: 1591 Bell Richard Ave. Building 920
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531- 1941/6066
Resource Provider: Army Family Team Building (AFTB)
Last Updated: 8/17/2023
Arts and Crafts Center
The Fort Polk MWR Arts and Crafts Center provides off-duty leisure time activities for active duty military personnel, dependents, DOD personnel, retirees, their dependents and guests. It provides complete arts and crafts development and service facilities, to include Ceramic Painting, Canvas Painting, Paper Mache' Painting, and hobby crafts. We also have embroidery, engraving and framing services. Our program supports family cohesion, builds self-esteem and self-reliance, and provides alternative leisure time activities, which develops the individual’s creative skills.
Category: Arts and Crafts
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Tuesday - Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Friday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, Monday, and Holidays: CLOSED ALSO CLOSED The SATURDAY PRECEDING MONDAY HOLIDAY
Where: 1685 Bellrichard Ave., Bldg. 922
Cost: Varies
Phone: 337-531-1980
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 6/12/2023
ASAP Prevention & Education
Alcohol and other drug abuse prevention includes all measures taken to deter and reduce the abuse and misuse of alcohol and other drugs to the lowest possible level. Prevention for readiness involves the commitment of command resources, policies, installation organizations, and community members to create and foster conditions that promote mission readiness and enhance the quality of life for total Army.
Category: Alcohol Abuse, Drug and Substance Abuse, Leader Support, Required Military Assessments
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Military 4 hours annually, Civilians 3 hours annually/Hours: Monday - Friday 0800 - 1600
Where: 7438 California Ave. Bldg. 4275 Suite 116 Fort Polk, La., 71459
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-2031
Resource Provider: Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP)
Last Updated: 7/17/2023
ASAP Prevention & Education
Provide various types of substance abuse prevention training based on identified needs and emergent trends to Fort Polk Soldiers, Civilians and Family members. Assist Commanders and Unit Prevention Leaders (UPLs) with unit based prevention programs and provide information and awareness to the Fort Polk community about substance abuse prevention resources. Promote national campaigns such as Alcohol Awareness Month, Red Ribbon Week and Drunk and Drugged Driving (3D) Prevention Month at the local leve
Category: Other Education Resources
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel
When: Monday through Friday 0800-1630
Where: 7438 California Ave. Bldg. 4275
Cost: None
Phone: (337) 531-2031
Resource Provider: Directorate of Human Resources (DHR)
Last Updated: 9/7/2023
Auto Skills Center
Let's face it, cars can be a lot of trouble sometimes. Thanks to the Auto Skills Center, repairs, tune-ups and regular maintenance don't have to be pricey. You've got friends in the business. The Skills Center is equipped with almost everything necessary to aid in those do-it-yourself repairs. Experienced mechanics stand ready to answer questions and lend a helping hand.
Classes
A safety orientation class is offered Thursdays at 12:30 p.m and Saturdays at 9:30 am. You must attend this class before you can use the Auto Skills Center to work on your vehicle.
Basic car class is offered on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 p.m. The class is free.
The Auto Skills Center has a great resale shop for parts, accessories and maintenance products to get your car in tip-top shape.
Category: Automotive Crafts Shop
Population: Family Members
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Mon, Thur, and Fri.: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m, Sat., and Sun.: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. CLOSED: Tues., Wed., and Holidays
Where: 2651 Louisiana Ave., Bldg. 4529
Cost: Varies
Phone: 337-531-6149
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 6/7/2023
Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital Centralized Appointment Line
Scheduling an Appointment
How do I access the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal?
Visit https://my.mhsgenesis.health.mil/ to:
Manage primary care medical and dental appointments
Review clinical notes, referrals, and lab and test results
Request prescription renewals
Exchange secure messages with your healthcare team
Monitor health information and view your portal profile
Complete a pre-visit, dental health history questionnaire online
Look up high-quality, provider-approved health information
related to health issues, lab results, and medications
CONUS Nurse Advice Line 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273), option 1
The Continental U.S. Nurse Advice Line provides nurse advice 24/7 for all TRICARE beneficiaries, except patients with Military Treatment Facility-only privileges. Booking clerks are available to book an appointment with your PCM if recommended by the Triage nurse. If you are away from your MTF (i.e., vacation, TDY, PCS, etc.) the CONUS Nurse Advice Line can coordinate with your PCM to place a referral to a nearby Urgent Care Center.
BJACH Centralized Appointment Line
Below is the list of telephone menu options
Option 1 - To schedule an appointment in the Primary Care Clinics (Red Team, White Team, Blue Team, Pediatric Team, Internal Medicine Team); Combined Troop Medicine Clinic; or if you wish to speak with a Team Nurse, please select this option.
Patients will first speak with a booking agent who will verify your identify and eligibility, inquire regarding the type of appointment requested and either schedule the appointment or conduct a warm handoff to a Team nurse.
If BJACH does not have an appointment available with the assigned PCM or PCM team, the Appointing Agent will attempt to schedule the patient with another home.
Appointing Agents will assist patients in scheduling for needed on the same day or for up to 28 days in the future. After your appointment, follow-up appointments should be made before you leave the clinic. Central Appointments clerks can also assist with you with scheduling follow-up appointments in the Primary Care clinics.
Patients needing to renew a prescription with no remaining refills or to find out test results, please select Option 1. An Appointing Agent will send your request to the correct team nurse, who has 72 hours to respond to the message.
Option 2 - To cancel an appointment, please select this option.
Patients may leave a message and a booking agent will cancel the appointment. Currently there is no automated mechanism to reschedule, however if patients express desire to reschedule a booking agent will return their phone call and schedule another appointment.
Note: BJACH encourages all patients to cancel any scheduled appointments at least 2 hours before the appointment time. This gives the best opportunity for another beneficiary to be scheduled in the newly available/open appointment slot.
Option 3 - To refill a prescription medication that has refills available, please select this option.
Patients selecting this option are transferred to the pharmacy to request the refill electronically. The system will prompt the patient regarding prescription availability and pick up dates. You may also call the 24/7 Pharmacy Refill line at 337-531-DRUG (3784) or enroll in the Tricare Pharmacy Home Delivery (information listed on the Pharmacy webpage).
Option 4 - To schedule an appointment or speak with a representative from a Specialty Clinic, please select this option.
Patients will be given another menu of options corresponding to the Specialty Clinics to include, Orthopedics, General Surgery, Obstetrics/ Gynecology, Ears Eyes Nose Throat, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Radiology, Nutrition Care, and Behavioral Health.
Option 5 - To submit a compliment or if you are seeking assistance with resolving an issue, please select this option.
Patients will be transferred to a BJACH Patient Advocate. The Patient Advocate will help investigate system-wide or policy issues, as well as those problems that are not resolved at the area of concern.
Option 6 - To speak with the BJACH information desk attendant, please select this option.
Patients requesting general hospital information may also call 337-531-3118 or 337-531-3119.
Option 7 - To return to the main menu/repeat options, please select this option.
Category: Health Clinics and Hospitals, Physicals, Vaccinations, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Pregnancy, Travel Medicine, Pain Management, Other Medical Resources, Managing Chronic Medical Conditions, Infectious Disease Counseling, Hearing, Depression, Anxiety, Combat and Post-Traumatic Stress, Other Behavioral Health Resources
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Monday - Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: 1585 3rd Street
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-3011
Resource Provider: Defense Health Agency (DHA)
Last Updated: 6/7/2023
Bayou Movie Theater
Reel Time Theater - also available for unit training and briefings
Category: Other Recreation Resources
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Friday and Saturday: 1915 Sunday: 1600
Where: Mississippi Ave., Bldg. 930
Cost: Varies
Phone: 337-531-2087 (for movie info)
Resource Provider: Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES)
Last Updated: 7/27/2023
Behavioral Health - Family Advocacy Program (FAP)
FAP provides services to all Active Duty Army at Fort Johnsonand their family members. FAP is a DOD mandated program whose mission is to assess, support, and treat all incidents of child abuse/neglect and intimate partner violence. Services include comprehensive psychosocial assessments, case management, individual therapy, marital therapy, family therapy, and group therapy.
Category: Behavioral Health, Domestic Violence
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Service Members
When: Mon-Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm
Where: 1585 3rd St., bldg 285 6th Floor BJACH
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-3922
Resource Provider: Behavioral Health
Last Updated: 7/12/2023
Behaviorial Health - Multi-Disciplinary Team
Multi-D Behavioral Health Clinic is equipped with a multi-disciplinary team of providers to include psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, and substance use counselor to offer comprehensive behavioral healthcare for all non-3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain active duty Soldiers and activated guard members. All 3-10 Soldiers will go to the Embedded Behavioral Health clinic.
Category: Behavioral Health, Gambling Addiction, Drug and Substance Abuse, Depression, Domestic Violence, Combat and Post-Traumatic Stress, Anxiety, Attention Deficit or Hyperactivity Disorder, Anger Management, Alcohol Abuse, Other Behavioral Health Resources, Sexual Assault, Suicide and Self-Harm
Population: Family Members, Service Members
Intended for: Service Members
When: Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Where: 1585 3rd St., bldg 285 6th Floor BJACH
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-3922
Resource Provider: Behavioral Health
Last Updated: 7/12/2023
Behaviorial Health -Child and Family Behaviorial Health Services (CAFBHS)
The Child and Family Behavioral Health System (CAFBHS) provides behavioral health care for Active Duty Family Members. Services include clinical psychosocial and/or medication evaluations, psychological testing for children and short term individual, couples and/or family therapy to military dependents enrolled in TRICARE Prime. Walk-in hours are during clinic open hours. Referrals should come from the patient's PCM but family members can walk. Children must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.
Category: Behavioral Health, Depression, Anxiety, Attention Deficit or Hyperactivity Disorder, Anger Management, Other Behavioral Health Resources, Sexual Assault, Suicide and Self-Harm
Population: Family Members
When: Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Where: 1585 3rd St., bldg 285 6th Floor BJACH
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-3922
Resource Provider: Behavioral Health
Last Updated: 7/12/2023
Burger King
Fast Food
Category: Food and Dining
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Monday - Friday: 0600 - 1800 (Dining room) Monday - Friday: 0600 - 1900 (Drive-thru) Saturday: 0930 - 1900 Sunday: 1030 - 1900 (Drive-thru open until 2000 hrs. Sat. and Sun.)
Where: Multiple locations across Fort Polk
Cost: Varies
Phone: 337-537-3540
Resource Provider: Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES)
Last Updated: 7/27/2023
Casualty Assistance Center
T"The Fort Johnson Army Casualty Assistance Center (CAC) is a department of the Directorate of Human Resources. Our mission is to assist Army families, both active and retired, in their time of bereavement.
The Fort Johnson area of responsibility includes the states of Louisiana, Mississippi and nine counties of eastern Texas (Chambers, Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Newton, Orange, Polk, and Tyler).
Our office will provide assistance within the parameters of Casualty Operations to Survivors. If the deceased Soldier is a Soldier for Life (Retiree), our office will assist you in reporting the death to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service for stoppage of retirment pay and initiation of the Survivor Benefits process.
Upon the death of an active army duty service member, military army dependent, Army retiree, or anyone who previously served in the Army, we ask you to have the following information available when you call:
- Full Name
- Social Security Name
- Rank
- Unit (Active Duty Only)
- Circumstances surrounding the death
- Next of Kin (NOK) contact information
Military Burial Honors for deceased Army active duty, Army Soldiers for Life (Retirees), and Army Veterans may be requested from the CAC. When requesting burial honors for Army Retirees and Veterans; families must supply proof of military service (DD Form 214) to the Funeral Director, who in turn will submit a request to the CAC at least two business days prior to the Service/Burial.
Funeral Directors may call (337) 531-6172 for request forms or questions during nomal Business Hours. Our fax number is (337) 531-1770 (Funeral Honors).
Category: Education Assistance for Survivors, Grief and Loss
Population: Service Members, Retirees, Family Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 0800-1630
Where: 7438 California Ave. Bldg. 4275
Cost: None
Phone: You may contact the CAC 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday at (337) 531-6316. For after-hours emergenices, please call (337) 531-7491.
Email: stephen.d.humphries.civ@army.mil
Resource Provider: Directorate of Human Resources (DHR)
Last Updated: 7/18/2023
Child and Family Behavioral Health Services (CAFBHS)
The Child and Family Behavioral Health System (CAFBHS) provides behavioral health care for Active Duty Family Members. Services include clinical psychosocial and/or medication evaluations, psychological testing for children and short term individual, couples and/or family therapy to military dependents enrolled in TRICARE Prime. Walk-in hours are during clinic open hours. Referrals should come from the patient's PCM but family members can walk. Children must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.
Category: Behavioral Health
Population: Family Members
When: Mon-Fri 8am -4 pm
Where: 1585 3rd St., bldg 285 6th Floor BJACH Fort Johnson, LA, 71459
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-3922
Resource Provider: Behavioral Health
Last Updated: 8/18/2023
Child Development Center (CDC)
CDC Bldg. 701 offers a variety of quality programs to meet the needs of all age groups. We offer full day care ranging from 6 weeks to 5 years of age. This facility ensures children are receiving quality care in an environment enriched with age-appropriate activities and well balanced meals. We strive to provide the best customer service to all patrons.
CDC 701 offers Strong Beginnings. This program is designed as a Pre-K experience for children who are 4 years old and entering kindergarten the following year.
Hourly care in this facility.
Summer Camp is provided for Kindergarten children.
CDC Bldg. 702 offers a variety of programs to meet every parent's need for care. We ensure that children receive age-appropriate activities, balanced nutrition and quality care. This facility offers full day care for children 6 weeks through 5 years of age.
Strong Beginnings: This program is designed as a Pre-K experience for children who are 4 years old and entering kindergarten the following year.
CDC Bldg. 3349 offers quality programming and care in full day classrooms for children 6 weeks through 5 years of age. Child and Youth Services strives to offer developmentally appropriate activities, meaningful interactions and customer service in all facilities.
CDC 3349 offers Strong Beginnings. This program is designed as a Pre-K experience for children who are 4 years old and entering kindergarten the following year.”
CDC Bldg. 14500 offers quality programming and care in full day classrooms for children 6 weeks through 5 years of age. Child and Youth Services strives to offer developmentally appropriate activities, meaningful interactions and customer service in all facilities.
CDC 14500 offers Strong Beginnings. This program is designed as a Pre-K experience for children who are 4 years old and entering kindergarten the following year.
Babysitter Referral Services
Looking for a Teen Babysitter? Looking to be a Teen Babysitter?
CYS offers training following the 4-H babysitter curriculum in becoming a certified Teen Babysitter. Teen military Family members in grades 7 and up who wish to expand and market themselves for babysitting jobs can be placed on the Babysitter Referral List with parent's permission.
Military parents needing babysitters must complete a request form located at Parent Central Services. Once parents complete the required form, they will receive a list of babysitter information based on specified requirements (location, availability, etc). After receiving a list, parents can make arrangements directly with the babysitter. All arrangements and fees for care are between the parent and babysitter.
CYS offers Babysitting Referral Services for registered Families. Babysitters on the referral list are 13 years or older, have certification in First Aid and CPR, and are trained in:
Developmentally appropriate play
Recognition of child abuse/neglect
Emergency procedures and interviewing
Stop by Parent Central Services for more information.
Alternative Child Care
CYS offers provides additional child care beyond the regular facility opening hours.
Kids On Site! (KOS) - Provides on-site child care for your unit/organizational meeting/event in a room adjacent to where the meeting/event is being held. CYS will provide quality child care providers to watch children ages 6 weeks through 12 years on site. Your unit pays for this service through Parent Central Services. KOS is not available at all locations on post. For information, a quote, or to schedule an event, contact Parent & Outreach Services.
Volunteer Child Care in a Unit Setting (VCCUS) - CYS can help units to train volunteers to provide child care for unit functions.
VCCUS is a volunteer-based childcare program that allows for on site care during meetings and events organized by military units, Army Community Service (ACS) groups or Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. Through VCCUS, Parent & Outreach Services will provide training to volunteers from the military unit or organization. The program is designed to allow the exchange of cost-free and temporary childcare services during unit sessions when the demand is high or when child development center services are not available. Parents and guardians of children in VCCUS must be attending the same function and must remain at the site while their child is under volunteer care. Units interested in the VCCUS program should contact Parent & Outreach Services for more information.
Waiting List
To register for care, please visit http://militarychildcare.com
It is sometimes necessary for Families to be placed on a waiting list for child care if services are not readily available. The waiting period may be different for each program and age group. Please call Parent Central Services for more information.
Category: Child Care
Population: Family Members, Service Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Monday - Friday: 5:45am -6:00pm
Where: Fort Johnson
Cost: Varies
Phone: 337-531-0570
Resource Provider: Child Development Center (CDC)
Last Updated: 8/18/2023
Children's Crafts
Twice weekly at the Toddler Play Time, we plan simple crafts for parent and child to complete together. Target Audience: Children 2-4 years old.
Category: Arts and Crafts
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: 1 Hour per day/Monday and Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Where: Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 924
Cost: Varies
Phone: 337-531-1895
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 11/1/2016
CIVILIAN PERSONNEL ADVISORY CENTER
The Civilian Personnel Advisory Center is a team of human resources professionals dedicated to supporting and empowering Soldiers, civilians, families and veterans worldwide in an era of persistent conflict. The CPAC is responsible for assisting with the recruitment, retention and sustainment of a high quality workforce through innovative and effective enterprise solutions, ensuring human resources readiness of the Total Army across the full spectrum of operations. More than 330,000 men and women working in every profession imaginable are not active duty military, but serve as an integral part of the Army team to support the defense of our nation. To search for job opportunities and build your resume online, please visit the USAJOBS website.
Category: Finding a Job
Population: Family Members, Service Members, Retirees, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: 1716 3rd Street, Bldg 250 Fort Johnson, Louisiana 71459
Cost: None
Phone: To contact us, please call the following numbers: Appropriated Fund : (337) 531-4020 Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF): (337) 531-6301/6631/4955
Resource Provider: Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC)
Last Updated: 8/18/2023
Civilian Personnel Advisory Center - Non-Appropriated Fund
The Civilian Personnel Advisory Center is a team of human resources professionals dedicated to supporting and empowering Soldiers, civilians, families and veterans worldwide in an era of persistent conflict. The CPAC is responsible for assisting with the recruitment, retention and sustainment of a high quality workforce through innovative and effective enterprise solutions, ensuring human resources readiness of the Total Army across the full spectrum of operations. More than 330,000 men and women working in every profession imaginable are not active duty military, but serve as an integral part of the Army team to support the defense of our nation. To search for job opportunities and build your resume online, please visit the USAJOBS website.
Category: Workplace Discrimination and Harassment, Other Employment Resources
Population: Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Civilians
Where: 1716 3rd Street, Bldg 250 Fort Johnson, Louisiana 71459
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-6301/6631/4955
Resource Provider: Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC)
Last Updated: 8/18/2023
Community Resource Guide (CRG) Content Manager
CRG Site Information Inquiry.
Category: Other Education Resources
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
When: Mon-Wed 9am - 1pm
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-1109 / 337-353-5382
Email: luewana.l.hannon.civ@army.mil
Resource Provider: Other Military Service Provider
Last Updated: 8/21/2023
Covias - Residential Community Living on Fort Polk, Resident Activities, Community Relations, and Family-friendly Neighborhoods with Exclusive Centers
Corvias Military Living's number one priority is accommodating our Families and creating a sense of connection and community. Here at Fort Johnson we have five neighborhoods, each with their own staff who are dedicated and passionate about meeting our resident's needs. We have four Community Centers which provide exclusive amenities for our residents, such as laundry facilities, personal gyms, family swimming pools, media and entertainment centers, beautifully landscaped playgrounds, walking trails, and a bark park. Numerous resident's activities throughout the year provide families the opportunity to meet new people, and to spend quality time with Family, friends, and neighbors, and make lasting memories.
Category: Housing and Temporary Lodging, In-processing
Population: Service Members, Retirees, Civilian Personnel, Family Members
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Monday - Friday 0800-1700
Where: 7509 Magnolia Drive
Cost: Varies
Phone: General Contact: 337-537-5050
Resource Provider: Housing Office or Service
Last Updated: 9/21/2023
Dental Clinics
Chesser Dental Center: (337) 531-4854
Shira Dental Clinic: (337) 531-2121
Hospital Dental Clinic: (337) 531-3729
Category: Dental and Oral Health
Population: Service Members
Intended for: Service member
When: By appointment
Cost: None
Resource Provider: Dental Services
Last Updated: 11/1/2016
Deployment, Mobilization, and Readiness (DMR)
DEPLOYMENT/MOBILIZATION READINESS (DMR) is designed to support active and reserve component Soldiers and their Families, providing guidance and assistance to Family Members in their volunteer leadership roles within the Family Readiness Group and support the command in maintaining an atmosphere of family well being. All activities promote self-development, self-reliance and resiliency during times of mobilization and deployment and foster teamwork in the Total Army.
Category: Deployment Readiness
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Call POC for information on the next scheduled class/ meeting.
Where: Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 924
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-9743/ 9492 OR 1-866-295-9004
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 7/27/2023
Deputy Director of Emergency Services
The Deputy Director is the senior civilian in the DES and serves as the Garrison representative.
Category: Police
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Monday - Friday 0800-1630
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-2310
Resource Provider: Directorate of Emergency Services (DES)
Last Updated: 7/18/2023
Deputy State Epidemiologist
State Health Department; Deputy State Epidemiologist assists the state epidemiologist in providing scientific and epidemiological expertise. While not all states have a deputy state epidemiologist, those that do have an additional subject matter expert resource for public health and epidemiology.
Category: Other Health Resources, Other Medical Resources
Population: Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Soldiers and Civilians
When: hours
Where: 1450 Poydras Street, Suite 1641
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Cost: n/a
Phone: 504-568-8295; 504-568-8315
Resource Provider: Other Government Agencies
Last Updated: 2/21/2019
Directorate of Human Resources
DHR MISSION - Full Range of Personnel and Administrative Services; Soldier Readiness Processing/Manifesting; Plans, Mobilization, Deployment, and Exercises; Casualty/Mortuary Affairs and Line of Duty; Central In/Out-Processing; Reassignment Processing (Levy); Personnel Actions; Promotions; Hardship/Compassionate Actions; Transition Services (Separations); Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP); Army Continuing Education Services (ACES); Retirement Services; Identification Cards/Tags and DEERS Enrollment; E-MILPO; Legislative Actions.
Category: Higher Education, Military Education, Other Education Resources, Scholarships and Education Assistance, Finding a Job, Other Employment Resources, ID Cards, Voting, Other Survivor Resources, Education Assistance for Survivors, Financial Entitlements, Continued Health Care, Continued Housing, Sponsorship Training, Equal Opportunity
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Service Members
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Monday through Friday 0800-1630
Where: 7438 California Ave. Bldg. 4275
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-9681
Email: lawrence.r.piwko.civ@army.mil
Resource Provider: Directorate of Human Resources (DHR)
Last Updated: 7/18/2023
Drug Testing Collection Point
Collects all Service member urinalysis and prepares for shipment to laboratory for testing. Conducts pre-employment urinalysis collection in coordination with the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center.
Category: Other Health Resources, Alcohol Abuse, Drug and Substance Abuse
Population: Civilian Personnel, Service Members
When: Monday through Friday 0800-1630
Where: 7438 California Ave. Bldg. 4275
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-1963/1463
Resource Provider: Directorate of Human Resources (DHR)
Last Updated: 7/18/2023
Embedded Behavioral Health (EBH)
The Embedded Behavioral Health Team provides multidisciplinary behavioral health care to 3rd BDE, 10th Mountain Division Soldiers to be close to their unit area and in coordination with unit leaders to maximize diagnostic accuracy, remove barriers to care and improve treatment outcomes. The EBH team delivers on the promise of safe and effective medical care through evidence-based treatments for Soldiers and expert consultation for combat leaders, spearheading the Army's effort to increase resilience and reduce morbidity from psychiatric disease. All other Soldiers will go the Multi-D clinic for services.
Category: Alcohol Abuse, Anger Management, Anxiety, Attention Deficit or Hyperactivity Disorder, Combat and Post-Traumatic Stress, Depression, Drug and Substance Abuse, Gambling Addiction, Other Behavioral Health Resources, Suicide and Self-Harm, Behavioral Health
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service members
When: Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Where: 3-10 Embedded BH clinic 2040 Dragoon Loop, Bldg 1170
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-2799
Resource Provider: Behavioral Health
Last Updated: 7/11/2023
Employee Assistance Coordinator, Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP)
Employee Assistance Program:
Provides free screening, referral, short-term counseling and follow-up services to employees and their families regarding work/life balance issues. EAP also provides consultation to management and preventative education to organizations. The EAP is a problem-solving program that can help employees function more effectively while going through life/work balance difficulties.
Eligibile for EAP services include:
DOD Civilian Employees
Retired Military Personnel
Retired Civilian Employees
Family members of active duty personnel and retirees
Category: Workplace Discrimination and Harassment, Other Employment Resources, Alcohol Abuse, Drug and Substance Abuse
Population: Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Civilians
When: Short-term counseling ranges from four to six session
Where: 7438 California Ave. Bldg. 4275 Suite 116 Fort Polk, La., 71459
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-1964 / 2031
Email: amelia.d.connor.civ@army.mil
Resource Provider: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Last Updated: 7/17/2023
Employee Assistance Program
Provides free screening, referral, short-term counseling and follow-up services to employees and their families regarding work/life balance issues. EAP also provides consultation to management and preventative education to organizations. The EAP is a problem-solving program that can help employees function more effectively while going through life/work balance difficulties.
Eligibile for EAP services include:
DOD Civilian Employees
Retired Military Personnel
Retired Civilian Employees
Family members of active duty personnel and retirees
Category: Other Employment Resources, Workplace Discrimination and Harassment
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: DOD Civilian Employees
Retired Military Personnel
Retired Civilian Employees
Family members of active duty personnel and retirees
When: Monday through Friday 0800-1630
Where: 7438 California Ave. Bldg. 4275
Cost: None
Phone: (337) 531-1964
Resource Provider: Directorate of Human Resources (DHR)
Last Updated: 9/7/2023
English–as-a-Second Language (ESL)
Includes teaching and tutoring individuals to help build their reading skills./English-As-A-Second Language classes are taught on four levels. Anyone wanting to enter these classes should call for an appointment to be tested for class level evaluation. Each class meets twice a week for approximately 2 hours. The goal of this program is to teach foreign born individuals how to read, write, speak and understand English and the American culture.
Category: Other Education Resources, Other Family Resources
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Retirees, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: 4 Hours per week/Contact program manager by phone for schedule.
Where: Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 924
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-1895
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 7/27/2023
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) provides comprehensive support to Family members with special needs. An Exceptional Family Member is a Family member with any physical, emotional, developmental, or intellectual disorder that requires special treatment, therapy, education, training, or counseling, and meets the eligibility criteria.
EFMP pertains to active-duty Soldiers, US Army Reserve Soldiers in the Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Program, and Army National Guard AGR personnel serving under authority of 10 USC or 32 USC. Department of the Army Civilians do not enroll in the program.
EFMP takes an all-inclusive approach to coordinating military and civilian community, educational, medical, housing, and personnel services to help Soldiers and their Families with special needs. Enrollment in EFMP includes a wide array of benefits, detailed in the EFMP Benefits Fact Sheet.
EFMP enrollment does not adversely affect promotions, schools, or assignments. EFMP information is not made available to selection boards.
Soldiers with Exceptional Family Members are required to register for EFMP and keep enrollment information current. That way, Family needs will be considered during the OCONUS assignments process. If you’re eligible for EFMP services, Family members must be screened and enrolled when they accompany authorized Soldiers on OCONUS assignments. Screenings include a medical records review for all Family members and developmental screening for all children 72 months and younger. (Special education needs are considered only in assignments outside the United States. Assignments within the US and its territories are not based on the educational needs of children.)
For more information about EFMP and helpful articles about the program, look at the Enterprise EFMP site. After that, contact the installation EFMP manager at your local Army Community Service (ACS) office. To learn more about medical enrollment, see the Program Overview.
EFMP Resources
Here are some helpful resources for EFMP Families.
(Government Links)
Systems Navigators. Systems navigators are ACS EFMP staff members available on most Army installations. They assist EFMP Families with navigating through the available systems of care.
EFMP Newsletter. The Exceptional Advocate is the DoD’s EFMP newsletter, which includes helpful information and resources.
Military OneSouce. Military OneSource’s EFMP & Me tool allows Families to explore the details of EFMP benefits and processes.
DirectSTEP. DirectSTEP® eCourses are available for free to Soldiers and Family Members, Army EFMP staff, and Special Education staff associated with teaching military children. DirectSTEP® eCourses teach staff, parents, and educators how to handle critical education issues to obtain positive outcomes.
Respite Care Support. The Army’s Respite Care Support services provide a temporary rest period for Family members responsible for regular care of persons with disabilities. Care may be provided in the EFM respite care user’s home.
(Non-Government Links, No Endorsement Implied)
Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR). CPIR serves as a central resource of information and products to the community of Parent Training Information (PTI) Centers and Community Parent Resource Centers, so they can focus their efforts on serving Families of children with disabilities.
American Camp Association (ACA). The ACA is a community of camp professionals who join together to share their knowledge and experience and ensure the quality of camp programs, including those for Exceptional Family Members.
Category: Special Needs Families, Parenting
Population: Family Members, Service Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Monday to Friday 0800-1630
Where: ACS 1591 Bell Richard Ave., Bldg. 920
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-2840
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 7/27/2023
Family Child Care (FCC)
Family Child Care (FCC) offers child care for ages 4 weeks to 12 years and is very flexible, with many accredited providers available. Full day, part day, and hourly care are available, as well as extended care for up to 6 weeks of 24 hour care including overnight and weekend care in the home (when mission related).
Category: Child Care
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
Where: 7960 Mississippi Ave Bldg 924
Cost: Varies
Phone: 337-531-2073/ 6692
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 8/21/2023
Family Life Chaplain
Family Life Chaplains are credentialed primary trainers of relational family life, relationship, and life skills. Family life Chaplains (FLCs) support commanders by providing additional training to Chaplains in pastoral skills and counseling and relationship education and programs. This realm includes skills taught by the Relational Family Life Chaplain to include topics such as marriage enrichment, relationship skills for couples, relationship skills for singles, and parenting skills.
Category: Alcohol Abuse, Anger Management, Anxiety, Combat and Post-Traumatic Stress, Depression, Domestic Violence, Drug and Substance Abuse, Gambling Addiction, Other Behavioral Health Resources, Sexual Assault, Suicide and Self-Harm, Child Abuse and Neglect, Families and Deployment, Family Safety, Other Family Resources, Parenting, Single Parent Families, Special Needs Families, Youth and Teen Activities, Stress Management, Leader Support, Transitioning to Civilian Life, Wounded Warriors and Caregivers, Conflict Resolution, Financial Planning, Grief and Loss, Marriage and Divorce Counseling, Ministry, Other Social and Spiritual Resources, Pastoral Counseling, Relationship Building, Religious Community Groups, Religious Education, Single Service Member Activities, Worship Services
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Call for appointment
Where: Building 431, 7217 Stannard Street
Cost: None
Phone: 337-718-8822
Resource Provider: Chaplains Office
Last Updated: 7/27/2023
Field Sanitation Team Training, Environmental Science
A forty-hour certification for Field Sanitation Teams on Fort Polk is provided. Classes include: Heat/Cold Injury Prevention, Chemical/Noise Hazards, Water Supply and Food Service Sanitation, Arthropod Management, and Pesticide Application.
Category: Environmental Health
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Call for upcoming class dates.
Where: 1647 23rd Street, Bldg 2516 Fort Johnson, La., 71459
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-7008/6008
Resource Provider: Defense Health Agency (DHA)
Last Updated: 8/18/2023
Financial Readiness Program Classes
Financial planning classes are available to units, Family Readiness Groups or individuals.
Home Buying and Insurance
Eliminate your debt
Advance Banking
Increase your credit score
Intermediate Financual Readiness
Investing
Car Buying and Insurance
TSP/BRS/SBP
Generational Wealth and Estate Planning
Student Loans
Goals, Budgeting, and Taxes
Federal Taxes
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Category: Financial Planning
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: 1400-1500 unless otherwise noted
Where: ACS, 1591 Bell Richard Ave., Bldg. 920
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-1957
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 7/27/2023
Firestone
Tire mounts, tire repairs, balance and rotation, oil change, batteries, ATM
Category: Vehicle Services
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Soldiers, Civilians and Family Members
When: Monday - Friday: 0600 - 1800 Saturday: 1000 - 1700 Sunday: CLOSED
Where: 3310 Louisiana Ave., Bldg. 3310
Cost: Varies
Phone: 337-537-8549/ 8530
Resource Provider: Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES)
Last Updated: 7/27/2023
Fort Johnson Army Education Center
We provide the following support to the Fort Polk community:
Self-development opportunities for Soldiers, Family Members, Department of the Army Civilians (DACs), Retirees, Contractors and civilians from the local community in real time and virtual environments. Programs and services available may vary depending on the category of the client, i.e. we provide Army Tuition Assistance only to active duty Soldiers. Programs and services to include educational counseling, testing, college degree programs, basic skills training, Multi-use Learning Facility/MOS Library and self-paced programs such as KUDER Journey and Peterson's On-line Academics Skills Course (OASC).
Category: Higher Education, Military Education, Other Education Resources, Scholarships and Education Assistance
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Counselors, Admin. and Testing: Mon-Thu 0800 - 1545Multi-Use learning Facility (MLF) Mon 1000-1600 Tue and Wed 0800-1600, Thu 0845-1600
Where: 7460 Colorado Avenue, Fort Polk, LA 71459
Cost: None
Phone: Education Services Officer: 337-531-5269
Resource Provider: Army Education Center
Last Updated: 8/18/2023
Fort Johnson Assistance Fire Chief
Responds to fire and medical emergencies in on-post housing. First point of contact on fire related issues.
Category: Fire Department, Other Safety Resources
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-6161
Resource Provider: Directorate of Emergency Services (DES)
Last Updated: 7/18/2023
Fort Johnson Fire Chief
Provides a comprehensive fire protection program for Garrison residents. Ensures firefighters are trained to provide a professional, highly trained and motivated firefighting force.
Category: Other Safety Resources, Emergency Planning, Fire Department
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-7486
Resource Provider: Directorate of Emergency Services (DES)
Last Updated: 7/18/2023
Fort Johnson Visitor Center
The Visitor’s Center is located on Entrance Road next to the Main Gate (Access Control Point #1). Here visitors can find information about where units and activities are located on Fort Polk and receive general assistance.
Category: Installation Access Control
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: All visitors
Where: Entrance Road before ACP 1
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-4978
Resource Provider: Directorate of Emergency Services (DES)
Last Updated: 8/21/2023
Fort Johnson, Civilian Police
The Department of the Army (DA) Police are trained to provide a professional, highly trained, and motivated, civilian police force in support of the Directorate of Emergency Services' law enforcement mission and contingency operations. DA Police officers are assigned to every section of the Provost Marshal Office and work side by side with Military Police Soldiers to support the installation.
Category: Police, Crime Prevention, Emergency Planning, Other Safety Resources
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-2677 / 337-531-0001
Resource Provider: Directorate of Emergency Services (DES)
Last Updated: 7/18/2023
Hearing Conservation Program, Industrial Hygiene
Fort Johnson Army Hearing Program
Mission
The mission of the Army Hearing Program (AHP) is to maximize Soldier and DA Civilian hearing and communication abilities through hearing readiness, clinical and operational hearing services, and hearing conservation, thus contributing to survivability, lethality, mission effectiveness, and quality of life.
Fort Johnson’s AHP provides care for active-duty Soldiers and noise-exposed DA Civilian employees enrolled in the Hearing Conservation Program. Services provided include annual monitoring audiometry services, individual hearing protection detection device fitting, hearing program officer courses, hearing health education, and comprehensive diagnostic hearing testing.
The AHP combines hearing readiness, clinical hearing services, operational hearing services, and hearing conservation into one program in an effort to prevent noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) in Soldiers and noise-exposed DA Civilians. Hearing is a critical sense used by Soldiers that increases their survivability and lethality, and ensures maximum combat effectiveness.
Good hearing acuity in an absolute requirement in order to perform such combat related tasks as localizing sound, gauging auditory distance, identifying a sound source, and understanding verbal orders and radio communications. Hearing provides an indispensable amount of information on the battlefield and can mean the difference between life and death in combat, as well as in training.
Category: Hearing
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Call for upcoming class dates.
Where: Occupational Health, Army Public Health Nursing 8099 Georgia Avenue, Bldg 3515 Fort Johnson La., 71459
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-3524/3022
Resource Provider: Defense Health Agency (DHA)
Last Updated: 8/18/2023
Hospital PX
Snacks, drinks, balloons, magazines, baby gift sets, toiletries.
Category: Commissaries, Exchanges, and Shopettes
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Monday - Friday: 0900 - 1600 Saturday - Sunday: CLOSED
Where: Bayne-Jones Comm. Hospital, Bldg. 285
Cost: Varies
Phone: 337-537-0556
Resource Provider: Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES)
Last Updated: 7/27/2023
Housing Environmental Health Response Registry
The Housing Environmental Health Response Registry is a resource for residents to report housing-related health information and concerns. Residents will be invited to enroll in the registry and initiate an exchange with public health professionals. Registry participants will receive information on in-home environmental health, assistance in seeking medical care, and an opportunity to share concerns with Army leadership.
Category: Environmental Health, Families and Deployment, Child Health and Development, Family Safety, Housing and Temporary Lodging, Other Family Resources, Other Health Resources, Other Safety Resources
Population: Family Members, Service Members
Intended for: Any DOD Affiliate:
Service members, civilian employees,
family members of Service Members, civilian employees, and contractor employees
When: 24/7
Where: Service-wide
Cost: $0
Phone: 1-800-984-8523
Resource Provider: Other Government Agencies
Last Updated: 4/16/2019
Immigration/Citizenship Help
A wide variety of help for the Family Member wishing to become an American citizen. Get help navigating the system from those who have gone before you
Category: Other Family Resources
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Monday - Friday: 0800 - 1630
Where: ACS, 1591 Bell Richard Ave., Bldg. 920
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-6941
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 7/12/2023
Individual Transition Plan
Between the Service member and a TAP counselor is the official start to the transition process. During the IC session, Service members complete their personal self-assessment and begin the development of their Individual Transition Plan to identify their unique needs of the transition process and post-transition goals.
Category: Other Education Resources
Population: Service Members
When: Monday - Thursday 0800-1700, Friday 0800-1630
Where: 7460 Colorado Ave., Bldg. 660
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-4959
Resource Provider: Directorate of Human Resources (DHR)
Last Updated: 7/18/2023
Industrial Hygiene
Industrial Hygiene Program Mission:
Provide support to the Warfighter, conserve resources, enhance readiness, and preserve health by anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling occupational health hazards where military and civilian personnel work and serve.
Industrial Hygiene Program Objectives:
Ensure regulatory compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and DA regulations pertaining to occupational health.
Accurately identify, characterize, and assess potential workplace health hazards.
Recommend appropriate engineering and administrative controls and/or personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent occupational related illnesses, injuries, or deaths to Soldiers and civilian workers.
Recommend personnel for exposure-based medical surveillance.
Integrate established IH principles, concepts, and functions in support of related programs, such as safety, occupational medicine, hearing, vision conservation and readiness, respiratory protection, indoor air quality (IAQ), asbestos control, lead abatement, and environmental compliance.
Programs & Services
Health Hazard Inventory: Maintenance of the DoD database of health hazards for Fort Johnson.
Health Hazard Assessments: Survey and inspection of work sites and associated hazards.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Assessments and Evaluations: Inspection of PPE on–hand and recommendations for appropriate PPE for the job.
Work–Related Risk Assessment: Assistance with job hazard analysis and risk assessment coding.
Respiratory Protection Program: Consultative services including respirator needs assessment and respirator selection.
Vision Conservation Program: Evaluation of eye hazardous areas and eye protection equipment.
Hearing Conservation Program: Identification of noise hazardous areas, noise level dosimetry, and evaluation of hearing protective equipment.
Indoor Air Quality Evaluations: Evaluation of problems associated with building HVAC systems and related illnesses.
Design Review: OSH review of plans and specifications for construction, renovation, and contracting operations.
Confined Space Entry Program: Consultative services for work in confined spaces.
Asbestos and Lead Hazards: Hazard inspection, risk assessment, management planning assistance, and sampling.
Hazard Abatement Planning: Assistance with planning for abatement of recognized occupational or environmental hazards.
Education and Training: Formal and informal training and assistance with supervisory training for all Occupational and Safety and Health related subjects.
Category: Occupational Health
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where: 8103 Georgia Avenue, Bldg 3516 Fort Johnson, La., 71459
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-2630/4813/4834/4369/3268
Resource Provider: Defense Health Agency (DHA)
Last Updated: 8/18/2023
Infectious Disease Epidemiologist
State Health Department Infectious Disease Epidemiology Program. The contact information provided is for the chief infectious disease epidemiologist in that program. Within these programs, each state conducts disease surveillance, collects information on reportable diseases from all healthcare providers and hospitals, and from local and regional health departments. Each state’s infectious disease epidemiology program investigates disease outbreaks, analyzes and distributes information on the incidence and prevalence of infectious diseases, health events, zoonotic and vector-borne diseases and vaccine-preventable diseases. States provide considerable disease and state-specific information on their state health agency’s website and search engine.
Category: Other Health Resources, Other Medical Resources
Population: Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Soldiers and Civilians
When: hours
Where: 1450 Poydras Street, Suite 1641
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Cost: n/a
Phone: 800-256-2748
Resource Provider: Other Government Agencies
Last Updated: 2/21/2019
Information and Referral
Provides information to Soldiers and their Family Members, regarding military and civilian resources available to address a wide range of client requests, using resource files, A Military One Source and other reference materials.
Category: Other Family Resources, Other Relocation Resources
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Monday - Friday: 0800 - 1630
Where: ACS, 1591 Bell Richard Ave., Bldg. 920
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-1941
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 7/12/2023
Inspector General
The JRTC and Fort Johnson Office of the Inspector General is a resource for all Soldiers, Civilians, and Family Members to request assistance with any Army related issue or allegation.
The Inspector General provides the Commanding General a continuous assessment of the readiness, discipline, efficiency, economy, morale, training, and operational effectiveness throughout the command.
Open Door Policy
Leaders cannot deny a Soldier from seeing the Commander. Read you commander’s policy for specific scheduling requirements.
Corrective Training
Leaders must ensure that the corrective training is appropriate for the incident. The following rules limit corrective training: Non-punitive in nature, of limited duration, and limited scope. Hazing is not corrective training and is illegal. Soldiers cannot give express or implied consent to being hazed. Reference: AR 600-20, Ch. 4-19.
Improper examples of corrective training:
A Soldier who is late for formation MAY NOT be required to build a sandbag wall.
Reporting at 0500 or at 1800 hrs. for a PT session is not appropriate corrective training for being disrespectful to a NCO.
Suspension of favorable actions-FLAGS
Commander will reevaluate flag rosters monthly. Soldiers will be counseled as to why they were flagged. Reference: AR 600-8-2, Ch. 2-6.
Bars to Reenlistment
Commanders will review bars every 3 months; and counsel the barred Soldier. Reference: AR 601-280, Ch. 8.
Treating others with dignity and respect
The Army is a values-based organization. Everyone is expected to treat all persons with dignity and respect. Hazing, bullying, and other behaviors that undermine dignity and respect are fundamentally in opposition to Army values and are prohibited under the punitive provisions of AR 600-20 Ch 4. Violators may be subject to UCMJ punishment.
The IG can provide assistance but does not intervene in issues and allegations involving:
Criminal allegations
Issues that have other means of redress/remedy:
Courts-Martial Actions
Non-judicial Punishment
OERs / NCOERs
Enlisted Reductions
Type of Discharge Received
Pending/Requested Discharge
Financial Liability Investigations of Property Loss
Relief for Cause
Adverse Information Filed in Records
Claims
The IG does not make command policy.
The IG does not recommend adverse personnel actions.
The IG does not go “off the record”.
The IG does not jeopardize the distinction between being the extension of the commander and a fair and impartial fact-finder.
The IG does not release records without appropriate level of release authority
Before You Tell It To The Inspector General
Be sure you have a problem, not just a peeve.
Give your chain of command a chance to solve the problem.
If IG assistance is needed, contact your local IG first. (IG’s at higher commands will normally refer the case to the local IG for action)
Be honest; do not provide misleading information. (IG’s will discover the truth, and there are penalties for knowingly providing false information)
Keep in mind that IGs are not policy makers. (If a policy is flawed you can submit proposed changes on a DA Form 2028)
Keep in mind that IGs can only recommend, not order a resolution. (Only Commanders can order; the role of the IG is to advise the Commander)
Remember IGs can only resolve a case on the basis of fact. (A claim must be supported by evidence)
Do not expect instant action on your request. Be patient. (Investigations take time)
Be prepared to take “No” for the answer. (In either case, “Yes” or “No” the IG will explain why)
Category: Other Installation Resources, Workplace Discrimination and Harassment, Leader Support, Equal Opportunity, Other Military Resources, Required Military Assessments
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Sunday - Closed Monday - 1-4:30 p.m. Tuesday - 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesday - 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thursday - 1-4:30 p.m. Friday - 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday - Closed
Where: 11th St, BLDG 1629, Fort Johnson, LA 71459
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531- 7878
Resource Provider: Inspector General (IG)
Last Updated: 8/21/2023
Labor and Delivery Class for Expecting Parents
State of the art Labor and Delivery section offers classes for expecting parents including a tour when rooms are open and available.
Category: Pregnancy
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: 2 Hours/Call for upcoming class
Where: BJACH
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-3644/3645
Resource Provider: Defense Health Agency (DHA)
Last Updated: 8/18/2023
Legal Assistance
Provides free, confidential legal service and advice by a staff with over 40 years of attorney experience and over 50 years of paralegal experience. Notary work, powers of attorney, wills, estate planning, living wills, motor vehicle transfers, separation agreements, consumer matters, debt collection issues, and military administrative matters.
Category: Legal Assistance
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Hours: Monday - Friday 0800 - 1130 and 1230 - 1630
Where: Office of the Staff Judge Advocate 7090 Alabama Avenue, Bldg 1454 Fort Johnson, Louisiana 71459
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-2580
Resource Provider: Legal Center or Judge Advocate General Office (JAG)
Last Updated: 8/21/2023
Legislative Action Office
Legislative Action Officials are responsible for receiving, referring, and responding to Senate and Congressional inquiries received by the installation from members of Congress, or from the Office of the Chief, Legislative Liaison (OCLL), which is tasked to the installation for direct reply to the member of Congress.
Category: Veterans' Affairs, Leader Support, Other Survivor Resources, Other Installation Resources
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
Where: 1878 15th Street, Bldg. 1943
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-1101/ 1102
Resource Provider: Legal Center or Judge Advocate General Office (JAG)
Last Updated: 8/21/2023
Lending Locker
Borrowing from the Lending Locker is quick and easy. You must bring a copy of your orders and your ID card with you. Items can be borrowed for 30 days. For a list of items available for use please visit the Lending Locker website or come by the Army Community Service Office.
Category: Lending Closet, In-processing, Out-processing
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
Where: ACS, Bldg. 920
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-6941
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 7/12/2023
Lodging: IHG, Army Hotels
Hotel Lodging on Post.
Category: Housing and Temporary Lodging, In-processing, Out-processing, Relocating with Pets
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
Cost: Varies
Phone: 1-877-711-8326
Resource Provider: Housing Office or Service
Last Updated: 8/21/2023
Main PX Food Court
Main PX Food Court - And options are changing and improving all the time
Category: Commissaries, Exchanges, and Shopettes, Food and Dining, Computers and Internet Access
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Monday - Saturday: 1030 - 2000 Sunday: 1030 - 1900
Where: 7742 Colorado Ave., Bldg. 850
Cost: Varies
Phone: 337-537-4089
Resource Provider: Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES)
Last Updated: 7/27/2023
Matting and Framing Class
Matting and Framing Class through Arts and Crafts Center
Category: Arts and Crafts
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Check out the calendar of events located on the website
Where: Arts and Crafts Center - 1685 Bellrichard Ave BLDG 922
Cost: $5 plus cost of supplies
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 11/2/2016
Medical Evaluations Board Outreach Council Office - JAG
The Medical Evaluation Board Outreach Counsel (MEBOC) is here to inform, assist and advocate for Soldiers during the Medical Evaluation Board process up until the point Soldiers file their elections/ rebuttals of their informal PEB results. MEBOCs also provide legal assistance to Warriors in Transition and their Dependents. They assist ALL Soldiers going through the MEB process, regardless of assigned unit. To provide legal advice and guidance to Service Members and their Families concerning the Physical Disabilities Evaluation System; as well as provide general legal assistance services to members of the Warrior Transition Unit.
Category: Health and Medical Benefits, Legal Assistance
Population: Service Members
Intended for: Service member
When: Monday – Friday: 0800 - 1630 Appointments Encouraged Walk-ins welcome
Where: Office of the Staff Judge Advocate 7090 Alabama Avenue, Bldg 1454 Fort Johnson, Louisiana 71459
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-2580
Resource Provider: Legal Center or Judge Advocate General Office (JAG)
Last Updated: 8/21/2023
Military Caregiver Resource Directory
Designed to help empower military caregivers with information about national-level resources and programs specifically for them. Topics include: helplines, advocacy and benefit information, career transitions and employment, military caregiver support, children’s needs, education and training, financial support, rest and relaxation, and others.
Category: Wounded Warriors and Caregivers
Population: Family Members
Intended for: Military Caregivers
Cost: None
Email: OSD.Caregiver@mail.mil
Resource Provider: Other Government Agencies
Last Updated: 8/21/2018
Military Caregiver Virtual Forum
Military caregivers may join their peers virtually in a Department of Defense online forum every month to discuss topics that they choose and network with others who are experiencing similar challenges. Caregivers learn skills to overcome challenges and share resources.
Category: Wounded Warriors and Caregivers
Population: Family Members
Intended for: Military Caregivers
When: Every first and fourth Thursday of the month at 11am and 2pm EST.
Where: Virtual Forum
Cost: None
Email: RSVP at: OSD.Caregiver@mail.mil
Resource Provider: Other Government Agencies
Last Updated: 8/21/2018
Military Justice
The Criminal Law Division assists commanders in preserving good order and discipline within their units by prosecuting criminal offenses under the UCMJ, processing administrative separation actions, and preparing non-judicial punishment actions in accordance with Article 15, UCMJ.
Category: Leader Support, Required Military Assessments, Legal Assistance
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
Where: Office of the Staff Judge Advocate 7090 Alabama Avenue, Bldg 1454 Fort Johnson, Louisiana 71459
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-2580
Resource Provider: Legal Center or Judge Advocate General Office (JAG)
Last Updated: 8/21/2023
Military One Source
Military One Source is a 24-hour, seven days a week toll free information and referral telephone line and internet/Web based service available to active duty, mobilized reservists, deployed civilians and their families worldwide. YOUR SUPPORT WHEN MILLIFE HAPPENS
Military OneSource from the Department of Defense is your 24/7 gateway to trusted information, resources and confidential help. When MilLife happens, it’s your “first line of support” — giving service members and military families tools to stay well and thrive.
Category: Coping Skills, Other Social and Spiritual Resources, Other Family Resources, Deployment Readiness
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: 24/7 Online Support
Cost: None
Phone: 800-342-9647 Live Chats available at https://livechat.militaryonesourceconnect.org/chat/
Resource Provider: Military OneSource
Last Updated: 5/11/2023
Military Pet Education (MilPetED) Mobile Application (Android)
MilPetED is a free application for smartphones and tablets, designed to provide easy access to animal health information, tips and resources for Service Members, beneficiaries, and retirees.
Category: Veterinary Services
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Retirees
Cost: Free
Resource Provider: Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF)
Last Updated: 11/20/2017
Military Pet Education (MilPetED) Mobile Application (iPhone)
MilPetED is a free application for smartphones and tablets, designed to provide easy access to animal health information, tips and resources for Service Members, beneficiaries, and retirees.
Category: Veterinary Services
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Retirees
Cost: Free
Resource Provider: Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF)
Last Updated: 11/21/2017
National Resource Directory
The National Resource Directory is one of the largest online collections of government and non-government resources specifically designed for Veterans, service members, their families and caregivers. With a unique collection of more than 16,000 organized and vetted resources, the directory provides information covering a variety of topics, including benefits and compensation, education, homeless assistance, housing and other services.
Category: Wounded Warriors and Caregivers, Other Behavioral Health Resources, Other Social and Spiritual Resources, Coping Skills, Grief and Loss, Ministry, Charitable Organizations, Health and Medical Benefits, Other Medical Resources, Patient Liaison, Legal Assistance, Physical Fitness, Transitioning to Civilian Life, Other Military Resources, Other Recreation Resources, Emergency Planning, Injury Prevention
Population: Family Members, Service Members, Retirees
Cost: none
Email: infonrd.osd@mail.mil
Resource Provider: Other Government Agencies
Last Updated: 8/28/2018
North Fort Car Wash and Pet Cleaning Station
Car Wash and Pet Cleaning Services
Category: Other Recreation Resources
Population: Civilian Personnel, Retirees, Service Members, Family Members
When: 24 hours
Where: Bldg 14801 Fort Johnson, North
Cost: Varies
Phone: 337-531-6149
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 9/7/2023
North Johnson Fire Station
Fire Station
Category: Fire Department
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-6154 or 911
Resource Provider: Directorate of Emergency Services (DES)
Last Updated: 7/18/2023
North Troop PX
Snacks, drinks, tactical gear, books, magazines, limited frozen foods, ice, ATM
Category: Commissaries, Exchanges, and Shopettes, Food and Dining
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Monday - Saturday: 0900 - 2100 Sunday: 1000 - 1900
Where: 4535 Entrance Road, Bldg. 7828
Cost: Varies
Phone: 337-531-5123
Resource Provider: Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES)
Last Updated: 7/27/2023
OCONUS Brief (Korea, Germany and Hawaii Briefs)
Required briefing for Soldiers PCSing to OCONUS locations. Spouses are welcome. Provides information on the host country and military resources available.
Category: Out-processing
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Contact POC for to schedule a class or call for current class schedule.
Where: ACS, 1591 Bell Richard Ave., Bldg. 920
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-6952
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 7/27/2023
Ombudsman
ilitary Ombudsmen are Department of the Army civilian employees who work at military installations in the United States and overseas. They are very familiar with the Army’s culture and have the will, desire and determination to work and assist military personnel. The majority of Ombudsmen are military veterans who have served as senior medical leaders and have the ability to address and assist Soldiers with medical concerns or issues. Their military knowledge, background and experience gives them a better understanding of how to navigate the system in support of Soldiers and their Families in relation to medical needs and other situations affecting their quality of life.
The JRTC & Fort Johnson Ombudsman functions as an independent, neutral, and impartial resource for military service members (Reservist, National Guard, Retirees, and Veterans) and their eligible Family members. The Ombudsman can assist in addressing medical concerns, but can also assist in addressing other issues as well. The Ombudsman serves as a liaison between the client and the hospital commander for medical issues by acting as a communicator, facilitator and problem solver.
The intent of the Ombudsman program is to help cut through red tape by linking military and Family members with the appropriate resources to address medical questions, resolve issues, and connecting clients with the resources and assistance they need. The Ombudsman is not here to take the place of the chain of command, but rather to work with and through the chain of command to support troops and Families when they are not sure where to go for medical assistance.
Category: Wounded Warriors and Caregivers, Other Social and Spiritual Resources, Coping Skills, Financial Planning, Grief and Loss, Ministry, Charitable Organizations, Health and Medical Benefits, Other Medical Resources, Patient Liaison, Legal Assistance, Physical Fitness, Transitioning to Civilian Life, Other Military Resources, Other Recreation Resources, Emergency Planning, Injury Prevention
Population: Family Members, Service Members, Retirees
When: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Closed for lunch - 12 - 1 p.m
Where: 1585 3rd St., Bldg 285, room 1208 Fort Johnson, La., 71459
Cost: none
Phone: Office: 337-531-3009 Cell: 337-718-8512
Email: usarmy.johnson.medcom-bjach.list.patient-advocate@health.mil
Resource Provider: Defense Health Agency (DHA)
Last Updated: 10/12/2023
Part Day Preschool and Toddler Programs
These programs are either 2 or 3 days and run from 0830-1130 They are designed to provide children with developmentally appropriate activities and social interactions.
Category: Preschool
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: 2 or 3 days for 3 hours/from 0830-1130
Where: CDC, Colorado Ave., Bldg. 701
Cost: Varies
Phone: 337-531-7041/ 7045
Resource Provider: Child Development Center (CDC)
Last Updated: 8/18/2023
Patient Advocate Office - Hospital
The Patient Advocate Office serves as a link between patients and hospital staff at all levels. Our office is easy to access and serves as our patient's liaison for expressions of satisfaction. We offer education and information regarding policies, procedures, systems, and concerns about care and safety within the hospital.
Category: Patient Liaison
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Monday - Friday: 0800 - 1630
Where: Rooms 2654 and 2655, 2nd Floor of the hospital (Bldg. 285)
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-3628/ 3880
Resource Provider: Defense Health Agency (DHA)
Last Updated: 8/18/2023
Performance Training
Performance Training enhances mental agility and adaptability throughout one's life, leading to optimal performance and personal readiness. R2 Training Centers provide performance skills that include instruction in mental skills foundations, confidence building, effective goal setting, attention control, energy management and imagery.
Category: Other Military Resources, Conflict Resolution, Relationship Building, Transitioning to Civilian Life
Population: Family Members, Service Members, Civilian Personnel
Where: 8184 Alabama Ave., Fort Polk Louisiana
Cost: None
Phone: (337) 531-1897
Resource Provider: Ready and Resilient (R2)
Last Updated: 1/12/2017
Personal Property Claims - Transportation
Supervises the processing of claims by soldiers, DA civilians, and other military personnel for personal property lost incident to service
Category: Legal Assistance, In-processing, Personal Property, Transportation
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
Where: 7090 Alabama Avenue, Building 1454
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-2636
Resource Provider: Legal Center or Judge Advocate General Office (JAG)
Last Updated: 11/1/2016
Pharmacy Refill
We ask that all prescription refills be requested in advance via the telephone to improve pharmacy efficiency and reduce customer wait times. Refills requested through the automated system will be available for pick-up at the BJACH main pharmacy 48 hours after your telephonic request. Allow one additional day for refill processing if your request is made within 48 hours of a Federal Holiday. We appreciate your patience!
Category: Health Clinics and Hospitals
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
Where: BJACH
Cost: None
Phone: Outpatient Pharmacy (337) 531-8090 Pharmacy Refill (337) 531-DRUG (3784) Outpatient Pharmacy Fax (337) 653-2441
Resource Provider: Defense Health Agency (DHA)
Last Updated: 8/18/2023
Physical Security - DES
All unaccompanied access rosters and background checks for access to AAandE and classified material must be submitted to the physical security division ICIDS administrators prior to access to any alarmed zone./The Physical Security Division supports all commercial and DoD alarms systems installed on Fort Polk. We can assist you with technical support, repairs, testing and maintenance problems with your alarm system. /All requests for background checks must be submitted in writing accompanied by a letter of authorization. seven to ten days later the checks can be picked up at the Directorate of Emergency Services Administration section./IAW Army Regulation 190-45 commanders are required to notify the Military Police in writing (DA Fm 4187) when a soldier's duty status changes to any of the following: AWOL, Dropped from the Rolls or Returned to Duty/The Physical Security Division of Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) provides support to the installation through a comprehensive inspection.
Category: Police, Other Safety Resources, Risk Management, Other Local Emergency Services
Population: Service Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Service member, Civilians
When: Monday - Friday: 0900 - 1700
Where: Building 2396 at the intersection of Mississippi Ave. and 22nd St.
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-6584 / 337-531-7303 / 337-531-6812 / 6339
Resource Provider: Directorate of Emergency Services (DES)
Last Updated: 7/18/2023
Pregnancy Postpartum Physical Training (P3T) EDUCATION
Pregnancy and Postpartum Physical Training (P3T) education provides training for enhanced knowledge, skills, and resources to assist Soldiers during pregnancy and postpartum, and prepare Soldiers for delivery, recovery, and parenting.
Category: Depression, Other Education Resources, Child Care, Child Health and Development, Family Safety, Other Family Resources, Parenting, Nutrition, Physical Fitness, Other Health Resources, Women's Health, Pregnancy
Population: Family Members, Service Members
When: Weekly on Thursday 0800-0900
Where: Bldg 2380
Cost: None
Resource Provider: Defense Health Agency (DHA)
Last Updated: 8/18/2023
Public Affairs Office
Media training is available to the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Johnson units and organization. Though a briefing can be customized for the audience, the standard formats currently available are Media Awareness for Soldiers, Media Awareness for Military Families and Care Team training. Contact the Public Information Officer to schedule a briefing.
Category: News Sources
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-1392
Resource Provider: Public Affairs (PA)
Last Updated: 8/21/2023
Public Health Sanitation Inspection and Education, Environmental Science
Inspections of swimming pools, hot tubs, and natural bathing areas weekly (seasonal); food service facilities, vending machines, gymnasiums, barber/beauty shops, and recreational areas. Sanitation education is provided upon request. A sanitation certification course for food service facility managers and employees is offered as necessary.
Category: Environmental Health
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Monday - Friday: 0800 - 1600
Where: Bldg. 3516, Georgia Avenue Fort Johnson, LA 71459
Cost: None
Phone: Chief, Environmental Health: (337) 531-2272 NCOIC, Environmental Health: (337) 653-3268 Environmental Health Technician: (337) 531-3402
Resource Provider: Defense Health Agency (DHA)
Last Updated: 8/18/2023
Ready and Resilient Performance Center
R2PC provides the foundation for individuals to build and sustain personal readiness and resilience. R2 provides training and education resources to active duty, reserve, and National Guard Soldiers, as well as family members and Department of the Army Civilians at 32 R2 Performance Centers across the Army enterprise. INCREASE YOUR RESILIENCE Resilience is a process that requires adoption of productive thoughts, actions, and habits that can be learned. Resilience is not just about “bouncing back” from major life challenges. Resilience prepares you to deal with life’s challenges by giving you the ability to cope with adversity, adapt to change, and thrive under new conditions.
Programs / Capabilities:
• Master Resilience Trainer Courses (MRTC)
• Deployment Cycle Resilience Training, Train the Trainer (DCRT – T4T)
• Executive Resilience and Performance Course (ERPC)
• ENGAGE – Bystander Intervention
• Squad Leader Development Course (SLDC)
• Ask Care Escort– Suicide Intervention, Train the Trainer (ACE-SI – T4T)
• Team Building
• Leadership Development
• Performance Enhancement Training
• Academic Performance Skills
• SRU and Warrior Games Support
• Cadet Summer Training
Category: Other Education Resources, Transitioning to Civilian Life
Population: Civilian Personnel, Service Members, Family Members, Retirees
When: Monday- Thursday 0830-1700, Friday 0800-1630
Where: Bldg. 2380, 8148 Alabama Ave
Cost: None
Phone: (337) 531-2427
Resource Provider: Ready and Resilient (R2)
Last Updated: 5/11/2023
Religious Services
There are many opportunities for personal growth in one's relationship with God: worship, religious education for all ages, Bible studies, parish activities, retreats, workshops, seminars, marriage enrichment, couples' communication classes, youth groups, service projects, and special programs. Exercising the gifts and abilities God has given you to serve Him and others is one of the best ways to strengthen your own spiritual fitness. You can accomplish this through teaching, praying, mentoring, assisting in worship, serving on councils, singing in a choir or praise team, doing volunteer work, or a host of other ways
Category: Ministry, Other Social and Spiritual Resources, Marriage and Divorce Counseling, Worship Services, Religious Education, Religious Community Groups, Pastoral Counseling
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
Where: Building 427, 7217 Radio Road
Cost: None
Phone: 337-378-2006
Resource Provider: Religious Support Office (RSO)
Last Updated: 7/17/2023
Resilience Training
Resilience is the “mental, emotional, and behavioral ability to face and cope with adversity, adapt to change, and recover, learn and grow from setbacks." R2 Training Centers provide resilience skills that build self-awareness, self-regulation, optimistic and adaptive thinking, character strengths, and stronger relationships, thereby contributing to personal readiness.
Category: Transitioning to Civilian Life, Coping Skills, Other Military Resources, Stress Management, Conflict Resolution, Relationship Building
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Service Members
Where: 8184 Alabama Ave, Fort Johnson Louisiana
Cost: None
Phone: (337) 531-1897
Resource Provider: Ready and Resilient (R2)
Last Updated: 8/21/2023
Resume Writing Assistance
Provides assistance on writing an effective resume.
Category: Finding a Job
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
Where: Education Center
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-6922
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 7/27/2023
Retirement Services Office
Prepare Soldiers and their families for retirement and keep Soldiers and their family members up-to-date on their rights, benefits, and privileges after retirement. Pre-retirement Services to active Army personnel consisting of conducting Pre-retirement briefings, Survivor Benefit (SBP) briefings, and Career Status Bonus (CSB) briefings; Post retirement services consisting of establishing a retiree council, conducting an annual Retiree Appreciation Day (RAD), publishing an annual retiree newsletter, and providing assistance to military retirees, their dependents, and survivors on their rights and benefits in the state of Louisiana and 9 counties in southeast Texas.
Category: Transitioning to Civilian Life, Veterans' Affairs
Population: Service Members, Family Members
Intended for: Service member, Family Members
When: Monday - Friday: 0800 - 1630
Where: In/ Out Processing, Bldg. 1830
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-0363 / 337-531- 0402
Email: joel.c.locklear.civ@army.mil
Resource Provider: Directorate of Human Resources (DHR)
Last Updated: 7/18/2023
Risk Reduction Program
The Risk Reduction Program is a Commander’s tool. It is designed to assist in decreasing Soldiers' high-risk behaviors thus increasing Soldier and mission readiness. The Risk Reduction Program’s tools track, assess, and act on a number of Soldier high-risk behaviors.
Unit Risk Inventory (URI)
Reintegration Unit Risk Inventory (R-URI)
Commander’s Risk Reduction Dashboard (CRRD2)
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Deskside Briefs to Command Teams
Installation Prevention Team (IPT)
Category: Other Education Resources, Crime Prevention, Risk Management, Other Safety Resources
Population: Service Members
When: Monday through Friday 0800-1630
Where: 7438 California Ave. Bldg. 4275
Cost: None
Phone: (337) 531-2597
Resource Provider: Directorate of Human Resources (DHR)
Last Updated: 7/18/2023
School Age Center
School Age Center Grades 1st-5th
Army School Age Centers provide care during:
Before school and after school
Before School SAC: Available for students attending North Polk, Pickering, and Faith Training. Before Care begins at 05:45 and ends at 07:30. Buses provided by the school will transport children to their assigned schools. Grades are LA-4 and Kindergarten. Breakfast is not served at this time.
After School SAC: Available for students attending North Polk, Pickering, and Faith Training. After Care begins at 15:00 and ends at 18:00. Buses provided by the school will transport children to CDC 701. The children are provided with a healthy snack. Grades are LA-4 and Kindergarten.
Before/After School SAC: Full day care is provided on school out days for: Seasonal and holiday breaks and school closures, scheduled and due to inclement weather
Summer Camp
Hourly Care
Children have access to computer labs and can receive help on daily homework assignments. Programs are nationally accredited and utilize standard curricula through formal partnerships with nationally-recognized organizations such as 4-H and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA).
* Depending on school configuration
Category: Blended Families, Child Care, Child Health and Development, Families and Deployment, Infants, Parenting
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Service Members
When: Mon-Fri. 5:45 am - 6 pm
Where: 6125 University Parkway Bldg 260 Fort Johnson
Cost: Varies
Phone: 337-531-2149
Email: https://johnson.armymwr.com/programs/school-age-services
Resource Provider: Child Youth and School Services (CYSS)
Last Updated: 8/18/2023
School Liaison Officers
School Support Services provides Army school-aged youth with educational opportunities, resources and information necessary to achieve academic success. A branch of Child & Youth Services (CYS), School Support Services features School Liaison Officers (SLOs), who help schools, installations and Families work together for student achievement.
Category: Schools K-12, Youth and Teen Activities, Other Family Resources
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where: 7690 Mississippi Ave, BLDG 924
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-6673
Email: https://www.facebook.com/FtPolkSchoolLiaisonOfficer
Resource Provider: Child Youth and School Services (CYSS)
Last Updated: 7/12/2023
School of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration, and Skills (S.K.I.E.S.)
Through the School of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration, and Skills (S.K.I.E.S.) children and youth have equal access to opportunities that expand their knowledge, inspire them, allow them to explore and acquire new skills. SKIES encompasses instructional programs of children and youth from infancy to adolescence.
Category: Other Recreation Resources, Sports - Youth, Other Family Resources, Youth and Teen Activities
Population: Family Members, Service Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Call for upcoming events, or see website for list of fees that apply.
Where: Radio Road, Bldg. 400
Cost: Varies
Phone: 337-531-1955
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 11/3/2016
Scream Free Parenting
Learn alternative Parenting Skills
Category: Parenting
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Call POC for information on the next Scheduled Class.
Where: Bldg. 920 ACS 1591 Bell Richard Ave
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-1938
Resource Provider: Family Advocacy Program (FAP)
Last Updated: 11/3/2016
Services to Multi-Cultural and Waiting Families
Multicultural services include providing support and assistance tools free of charge to foreign born individuals desiring to learn about the English language and American culture. The waiting Spouses Support Group is designed for family members of a Soldier who is temporarily separated from the family due to military or career requirements. Examples of separations are; Soldiers on unaccompanied tours, temporary duty assignments and/or unavailable family housing.
Category: Other Family Resources, Other Education Resources
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Contact POC for class schedule.
Where: ACS, 1591 Bell Richard Ave., Bldg. 920
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-6923/ 6952
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 7/27/2023
Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program (SHARP) Hotline
A 24 Hour/7 days a week SHARP response hotline that initiates immediate victim advocacy service when a victim calls 1-337-531-1848 and reports a sexual assault. The hotline operative is DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP) credentialed and trained professional who ensures the sexual assault victim gets to a safe place and receives immediate medical services. Furthermore, the hotline operative ensures the victim is informed of their reporting options and protects the victim's right. Should victim of sexual assault choose the unrestricted reporting option the hotline operative will ensure the victim receives command involvement, CID services, and legal services. The hotline is available to all Service Members (SM), SM's dependent (18 years and older), and DA Civilians. It also can provide limited services to non-military affiliated persons if required.
Category: Crime Prevention, Other Installation Resources, Sexual Assault
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: 24/7 Hotline
Where: 7070 Alabama Avenue, Building 1454
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-1848/ DOD safe Helpline 877-995-5247
Resource Provider: Sexual Harassment and Assault Response Prevention (SHARP)
Last Updated: 11/3/2016
SOS Support Coordinator and Financial Counselor
Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) provides long-term support to surviving Families of fallen Soldiers. Our goal is to reassure survivors that they remain valued members of the Army Family.
The SOS program connects you with people who can help. Our services include grief counseling, financial counseling, benefits coordination, support groups, and garrison and surrounding area events.
After a loved one is lost, unresolved issues or questions may surface months or years afterward. The Army is dedicated to fulfilling its promise by providing support to surviving Families. Our financial counselors aid surviving Families through investment and estate planning education, and our support coordinators provide long-term support. SOS can help you navigate the details.
SOS delivers services at garrisons and communities closest to where Families live. Regardless of your loved one’s component or branch, duty status, location, or manner of death, SOS will provide dedicated outreach and support when and as long as you desire.
SOS also honors survivors with Gold Star and Next of Kin lapel buttons. They are symbols of your sacrifice, widely recognized throughout the country. Find more about Gold Star and Next of Kin lapel buttons here.
The Gold Star and Surviving Family Member (GSSFM) Representative is the Army advocate for surviving Family members – and any survivor can contact an Army GSSFM Representative directly any time for any reason. These representatives are available to provide support and address complaints by spouses and other dependents of deceased service members regarding casualty assistance or receipt of benefits authorized by law. If you have questions or concerns about casualty assistance or receipt of benefits, your GSSFM Representative can help.
Category: Continued Health Care, Continued Housing, Education Assistance for Survivors, Financial Entitlements, Legal Assistance for Survivors, Other Survivor Resources
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday-Friday, 0800-1630
Where: Bldg. 920 ACS 1591 Bell Richard Ave
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-1941
Resource Provider: Survivor Outreach Services (SOS)
Last Updated: 8/21/2023
South Johnson Fire Station
Fire Station
Category: Fire Department
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: 24/7
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-2296/ 911
Resource Provider: Directorate of Emergency Services (DES)
Last Updated: 7/18/2023
Special Needs Accommodation Process (SNAP)
Special Needs Accommodation Placement (SNAP) Counselors coordinate and facilitate a team of professionals to assist with problems or services at Child and Youth Services (CYS).
Category: Special Needs Families
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Contact POC for a consultation
Where: ACS 1591 Bell Richard Ave., Bldg. 920
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-2840/ 6867
Resource Provider: Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
Last Updated: 11/3/2016
Sponsorship Training
A class designed to teach how to be an effective sponsor for a newly arrived service member or Family. Provides information regarding available installation resources to assist Families.
Category: Sponsorship
Population: Service Members, Family Members
Intended for: Service member, Family Members
When: Contact POC for class schedule.
Where: ACS, 1591 Bell Richard Ave., Bldg. 920
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-6923/ 6952
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 7/27/2023
Sports & Fitness Facilities
Warrior Fitness Center:Features Include:
Indoor & outdoor basketball courts
LifeFitness treadmills and ellipticals
Upright and recumbent bikes
Pecor Cross trainers and Adaptive Motion Trainers
Hammer Strength and Nautilus Nitro machines
Concept 2 rowers
Free weights and medicine balls
Functional Fitness Room
Sauna
JRTC CrossFit
Tiger Land Fitness Center
Aquatics
Category: Physical Fitness, Fitness Centers
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
Where: 8314 Alabama Ave Bldg. 2276 Fort Johnson 71459
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-1898
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 8/21/2023
State Environmental Health Laboratory
State Environmental Health Laboratory supports statewide environmental health protection monitoring by performing analyses for chemical, microbiological, and radiological testing, biomonitoring of water, wastewater, air, soil, hazardous wastes, and other environmental concerns. Many state environmental health laboratories are associated with that state’s public health laboratory.
Category: Other Health Resources, Other Medical Resources
Population: Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Soldiers and Civilians
When: hours
Where: 1209 Leesville Avenue
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802
Cost: n/a
Phone: 225-219-5200; 504-458-9537
Resource Provider: Other Government Agencies
Last Updated: 2/21/2019
State Epidemiologist
State Health Department Lead State Epidemiologist is an appointed primary state epidemiologist, responsible for the identification and response for all health threats that occur within that state. This individual is selected by each state’s primary health official (usually the state health department director), or the state board of health. A state epidemiologist is usually responsible for each state’s infectious disease epidemiology program, often along with many other state health agency programs involved in disease detection and prevention.
Category: Other Health Resources, Other Medical Resources
Population: Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Soldiers and Civilians
When: hours
Where: 1450 Poydras Street, Suite 1641
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Cost: n/a
Phone: 504-568-8294
Resource Provider: Other Government Agencies
Last Updated: 2/21/2019
State Public Health Laboratory
State Health Department Laboratory conducts laboratory testing for most all analysis requirements for public health surveillance. This may include monitoring and detection testing for environmental health, food safety, infectious diseases, newborn screening, public health preparedness, radiation safety, and many other tests. All state public health laboratories are part of the National Laboratory Network, and respond to novel strains of disease, natural disasters, chemical spills, foodborne outbreaks, and other public health emergencies.
Category: Other Health Resources, Other Medical Resources
Population: Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Soldiers and Civilians
When: hours
Where: 1209 Leesville Avenue
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802
Cost: n/a
Phone: 225-219-5200
Resource Provider: Other Government Agencies
Last Updated: 2/21/2019
Strong Beginnings
CDC 701 offers Strong bonds. This program is designed as a Pre-K experience for children who are 4 years old and entering Kindergarten the following year.
Category: Child Care, Child Health and Development, Preschool
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Monday - Friday 0800 - 1130
Where: CDC, Colorado Ave., Bldg. 701
Cost: Varies
Phone: 337-531-1995 (CYS Parent Central Services number) 337-531-7041
Resource Provider: Child Development Center (CDC)
Last Updated: 7/12/2023
Substance Use Disorder and Clinical Care (SUDCC)
"Substance Abuse Treatment Counseling Services
Provide intensive outpatient counseling services, which are adequate and responsive to the needs of the total workforce and emphasize alcohol and other drug treatment. Individuals enrolled in SUDCC treatment are provided a thorough bio-psychosocial evaluation that includes an extensive substance use history. this info (bio psychosocial assessment, medical, and other collateral data) will be the basis for formulation of a clinical diagnostic impression and subsequent plan/recommendation.
Category: Alcohol Abuse, Drug and Substance Abuse
Population: Service Members
Intended for: Population: Service Members
Intended for: Service member
When: Mon - Fri 8am-4pm
Where: 1585 3rd St., bldg 285 6th Floor BJACH Fort Polk, La., 71459
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-3922
Resource Provider: Substance Use Disorder Clinical Care (SUDCC)
Last Updated: 6/12/2023
Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training
Promote suicide prevention awareness across the installation to ensure that Military, civilians and Family members understand that suicide and suicidal behaviors can be prevented. To bring awareness the roles individuals and helping agencies play in prevention so that suicide rates can be reduced. Develop suicide prevention education campaigns, sponsor workshops/briefings on suicide and suicide prevention, organizing special issue forums, and focus groups, and disseminating information through the internet.
Category: Suicide and Self-Harm
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Monday - Friday 0800-1630
Where: 7438 California Avenue Bldg 4275
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-6187
Resource Provider: Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP)
Last Updated: 7/17/2023
Summer and school holidays for 1st-5th graders
Summer camp for grades 1st -5th that consists of 10 one-week sessions Monday - Friday from 5:45 pm - 6:00 pm
Category: Child Care, Child Health and Development, Schools K-12, Single Parent Families
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: 5:45 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Where: CDC, 16th Street, Bldg. 2070
Cost: Varies
Phone: 337-531-2350
Resource Provider: Child Youth and School Services (CYSS)
Last Updated: 8/18/2023
Summer and school holidays for LA-4 and Kindergartners
LA-4 Summer program is full day childcare offered Monday - Friday from 5:45 pm - 6:00 pm. Kindergarten Summer Camp consists of 10 one-week sessions Monday - Friday from 5:45 - 6:00 pm
Category: Child Care, Child Health and Development, Preschool, Single Parent Families
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: 5:45 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Where: SAS, Colorado Ave., Bldg. 701
Cost: Varies
Phone: 337-531-7041/ 7045
Resource Provider: Child Youth and School Services (CYSS)
Last Updated: 8/18/2023
Swimming Programs
The South Fort 25M Pool is used to teach swimming lessons and water aerobics. This is an outdoor pool and open for the summer season only/The pool is 7 lanes wide and offers 2 diving boards (1M and 3M), plus a water slide and a climbing wall. The South Fort Pool is outdoors, but a "bubble" is erected during the winter for year round fun.
Category: Swimming
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: See Website for hours of operation
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-6785
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 8/21/2023
Tax Center
Legal Assistance offers free tax preparation and electronic tax filing to the Fort Polk Community at building 2502 located at the corner of Alabama and 23rd Street.
Category: Tax Assistance
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Mon - Fri 0900-1600 ( Saturday 0900-1200 by appointment only)
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-1040
Resource Provider: Legal Center or Judge Advocate General Office (JAG)
Last Updated: 8/21/2023
Teen Baby Sitting Class
Fort Johnson CYS Teen Babysitters are trained to be caring, trustworthy, responsible, and competent babysitters using the 4-H Babysitters Curriculum. CYS Teen Babysitters will graduate with an American Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification.
Category: Babysitting, Child Care
Population: Family Members
Intended for: Youths ages 12-18
When: Register for classes at CYS Parent Central
Where: Contact Parent Central Services
Cost: $20
Phone: 337-531-1995
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 7/12/2023
Tobacco Cessation
Tobacco Cessation
We offer a four-week behavior modification program to assist participants in quitting tobacco use. Medication therapy offered through the program includes nicotine patches and Zyban (Wellbutrin/Buproprion). Nicotine patches aid the physical recovery symptoms while Zyban helps with the psychological recovery symptoms. Attendance at all classes and evaluation by our provider are requirements to receive these medications.
Category: Other Medical Resources, Tobacco Cessation
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Call for Appointment.
Where: 1585 3rd St., Bldg 285 Fort Johnson, La., 71459
Cost: None (excluding any medication related expenses as applicable)
Phone: 337-531-6131
Resource Provider: Defense Health Agency (DHA)
Last Updated: 8/21/2023
Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
Whether you are retiring or separating from the military or leaving active-duty status, transitioning is a major change in your life. Just as any major change, it will be exciting as well as have challenges to overcome. The TAP is intended to assist transitioning Service members with achieving post-transition goals.
The TAP mandates service members on active duty for more than 180 days to complete Career Readiness Standards prior to transitioning from active duty. TAP Career Counselors, Transition Education Counselors and a Finance Counselor are available to provide assistance to all Soldiers and Family members in transition.
Category: Transitioning to Civilian Life
Population: Service Members
Intended for: Service member,
When: Monday - Thursday 0800-1700, Friday 0800-1630
Where: 7460 Colorado Ave., Bldg. 660
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-4959
Resource Provider: Soldier for Life - Transition Assistance Program (SFL-TAP)
Last Updated: 5/8/2023
Trial Defense Services
USATDS provides defense counsel services for Army personnel at Special and General Courts-Martial, Article 32 representation, pretrial confinement hearings, officer elimination boards, and enlisted administrative separation boards, as well as counseling pursuant to Article 31/Miranda, summary courts-martial, reduction boards, and involuntary separation.
Category: Legal Assistance
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Monday - Friday: 0900 - 1700 (closed during lunch 1200 – 1300 hrs.) Closed during Federal and Installation Training Holidays
Where: Building 1946, on 15th Street (Court House) next to the 1st MEB HQ
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-2580
Resource Provider: Legal Center or Judge Advocate General Office (JAG)
Last Updated: 8/21/2023
Vernon Parish Health Unit
Vernon Parish Health Unit
Category: Other Health Resources, Other Medical Resources
Population: Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Soldiers and Civilians
When: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Where: 406 Fertitta Boulevard, Leesville, LA 71446
Cost: n/a
Phone: 337-238-6410
Resource Provider: Other Government Agencies
Last Updated: 4/8/2019
Vet Clinic
The Fort Johnson Vet clinic is proud to serve the Fort Johnson community by offering routine care and minor sick call appointments. We do not however offer emergency services, except for stabilization purposes during our business hours. Please establish a relationship with a vet off post for such services.
Category: Veterinary Services
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Monday - Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. Closed Thursday. Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. Closed the last business day of the month. Closed in observance for all Federal Holidays.
Where: 7414 Colorado Ave Bldg 665
Cost: Varies
Phone: 337-531-1320
Email: usarmy.johnson.medcon-bjach.mbx.veterinary-clinic@health.mil
Resource Provider: Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF)
Last Updated: 8/1/2023
Victim Advocate Program
Provides services to victims of domestic violence, to include command and law enforcement support: Crisis Intervention, Options Counseling, Safety Planning, Legal Advocacy, Emergency Transportation and Relocation Assistance.
Category: Domestic Violence, Other Behavioral Health Resources, Anger Management
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Contact POC for class schedule
Where: ACS, 1591 Bell Richard Ave., Bldg. 920
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531424-7494
Resource Provider: Family Advocacy Program (FAP)
Last Updated: 7/12/2023
Warrior Community Center
Banquet rooms are available for hail and farewells, military balls and special occasion parties. Call or come by the Warrior Community Center to discuss specific ideas for your next group event with Fort Polk's professionals.
Category: Conference and Meeting Rooms, Food and Dining
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Administrative Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 0800 - 1630
Where: 1321 Corps Rd. Bldg. 352 Fort Johnson 71459
Cost: Varies
Phone: 337-531-4440
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 8/21/2023
Warrior Lanes Bowling Center
Bowling Center and Snack Bar
Category: Other Recreation Resources
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Mon: 11am-7pm, Tues: 11am-10pm, Wed: 11am-10pm, Thur: 11am-10pm, Fri: 11am-11pm, Sat:11am-11pm, Sun 12-6pm
Where: 9th Street BLDG 1457 Fort Johnson 71459 United States
Cost: See website for list of fees that apply
Phone: 337-531-6273
Resource Provider: Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)
Last Updated: 8/21/2023
Weapons Registration
The Visitor's Control Center is located on Entrance Road next to the Main gate (Access Control Point #1). All personnel that work or visit Fort Polk are required under Army Regulation 190-11 and Fort Polk Regulation 190-3 to be in possession of an access control credential. This may be in the form of a DOD ID, CAC, Mobillisa ID or Rapid Gate ID Card. An NCIC III is the base line minimum requirement for vetting of all contractors and visitors. The VCC issues Mobillisa ID cards and facilitates registration into the Rapid Gate Program. All personnel that reside on Fort Polk or who transport fire arms onto Fort Polk are required under Army Regulation 190-11 and Fort Polk Regulation 190-3 to register their privately owned weapons on the installation. Newly assigned personnel or personnel that have acquired new fire arms have within 5 days to register their weapons on post. Personnel that reside off post that intent to transport weapons on the installation will also register their weapons. A
Category: Police, Other Recreation Resources, Injury Prevention, Other Safety Resources
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Service member, Civilians, and Family Members
When: Within 3 days of arrival on post
Where: Bldg. 5903(Visitors Control Center) adjacent to ACP 1 the main entrance to Fort Polk.
Cost: None
Phone: 337-531-0380/4978
Resource Provider: Directorate of Emergency Services (DES)
Last Updated: 11/3/2016