ACS Information and Referral
ACS maintains extensive resource listings for the surrounding military and civilian communities.
Category: Other Education Resources, Finding a Job, Other Family Resources
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: All persons living and/or working on the installation
When: Call for hours
Where: Building 201 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH
Cost: Free
Phone: 703-696-3510/2178
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 11/8/2016
Army Community Services (ACS)
The ACS center offers a number of programs designed to provide real life solutions for successful living.
Category: Domestic Violence, Finding a Job, Job Training, Families and Deployment, Special Needs Families, Parenting, Deployment Readiness
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: All single or married active duty, retired, reserve component service members, civilian employees and all family members, including surviving family members of military personnel who died while on active duty, and family members of POW or MIA personnel
When: Call for hours
Where: Building 201 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH
Cost: Free
Phone: 703-696-3510; DSN: 426-3510; Fax: 703-696-0159
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 11/8/2016
Army Emergency Relief (AER)
A Soldier must always be ready for whatever the mission requires. AER helps ensure financial emergencies do not interfere with readiness. The program helps to prevent lack of such basic needs such as food, shelter and utilities through loans, or in dire circumstances, grants.
Category: Other Family Resources
Population: Service Members, Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees
Intended for: All single or married active duty, retired, reserve component service members, civilian employees and all family members, including surviving family members of military personnel who died while on active duty, and family members of POW or MIA personnel
When: Call for hours
Where: Building 201 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH
Cost: Free
Phone: 703-696-3510/8435
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 1/24/2017
Army Family Action Plan (AFAP)
AFAP is a grassroots level forum for Soldiers, civilians, retirees and Family members to identify issues that affect quality of life and propose solutions that build self-reliance. The AFAP process further unites Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall and keeps all levels of the chain of command informed. Delegates from units on post and installation families represent America's Army Family by identifying, developing and prioritizing unit/community/installation quality of life issues.
Category: Other Family Resources
Population: Service Members, Family Members
Intended for: Soldiers and Family members
When: Call for hours
Where: Building 201 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH and Andrew Rader Clinic
Cost: Free
Phone: 703-696-3510
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 2/9/2017
Army Family Team Building
AFTB is an educational program that provides training to improve personal and Family preparedness. AFTB offers 3 levels of instruction ranging from basic skills (military acronyms, chain-of-command) to management skills (time management, group dynamics, etc.). AFTB is offered online or in a classroom setting.
Category: Other Family Resources
Population: Family Members, Service Members
Intended for: Service Members and Family members
When: Duty day
Cost: none
Phone: 703-696-3510
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 8/7/2018
Army Family Team Building (AFTB)
AFTB is a volunteer-led organization with a central tenet: providing training and knowledge to spouses and family members to support the total Army effort. Strong families are the pillar of support behind strong service personnel. It is AFTB's mission to educate and train all of the Army in knowledge, skills and behaviors designed to prepare Army Families to move successfully into the future. AFTB contributes to the Army mission by educating and training the Army family to be self-sufficient leaders within their communities. AFTB Level I focus on the basic skills and knowledge needed to live the military life. Level II allows the participant to grow into a community leader. Finally, Level III goes into inspiring and mentoring others into leadership positions.
Category: Other Education Resources, Other Family Resources
Population: Civilian Personnel, Service Members, Retirees, Family Members
Intended for: All persons living and/or working on the installation
When: Call for hours
Where: Building 201 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH
Cost: Free
Phone: 703-696-3510
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 1/24/2017
Army Volunteer Corps
AVC links volunteers with programs and community agencies that offer volunteer opportunities. Volunteering provides opportunities to experience new career fields, gain additional training and become involved in meaningful work experiences. Volunteer opportunities can be ongoing or one time only.
Category: Other Employment Resources
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: Community Members
When: Duty day/ Call for hours
Where: Building 201
Cost: None
Phone: 703-696-3510
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 8/7/2018
Employment Readiness Program
The Employment Readiness Program assists job seekers with their employment search strategy. Classes and services include assessing career goals, interests and skills; information on local employment opportunities; applying for federal jobs; in-house job board; resources for job training through local and DoD programs; job fairs; individual resume consultations; access to computers for job search; and teen employment opportunities.
Category: Finding a Job, Job Training
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: All persons living and/or working on the installation.
When: Call for hours
Where: Building 201 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH
Cost: Free
Phone: 703-696-3510
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 1/24/2017
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
To enhance readiness and family resiliency, EFMP enrollment is required by AR 608-75 for all active duty family members with medical and/or educational special needs. Updates are required at a minimum of every three years or sooner, as changes occur, in order for Human Resources Command (HRC) to consider all aspects of the family member's special needs in the assignment process and avoid family member travel to areas that cannot support their special needs. Medical treatment facility EFMP Case Coordinators worldwide can assist families with the enrollment process during its initial, update, or disenrollment phases. ACS EFMP managers navigate families through the maze of both military and civilian local/national resources, and ensure during PCS.
Category: Child Health and Development, Special Needs Families, Other Medical Resources
Population: Family Members, Service Members
Where: Building 201 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH and Andrew Rader Clinic
Cost: Free
Phone: 703-696-3510
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 1/24/2017
Family Advocacy Program
The Family Advocacy Program (FAP) provides services and education for families in prevention of domestic violence and child abuse through community awareness campaigns, life skills education classes, professional education and troop commander briefings. FAP is divided into two areas the enrichment program and support services, located at ACS; and intervention services (counseling), located at the Andrew Rader Clinic. Topics offered in the enrichment program include couple and parent-child communication skills; effective management of children's behavior; conflict management; and effective management of stress and anger in relationships. Special programs that fall under Family Advocacy are the New Parent Support Program (NPSP) and Victim Advocacy Program (VAP).
Category: Other Family Resources, Child Abuse and Neglect, Domestic Violence, Other Behavioral Health Resources
Population: Family Members, Retirees, Service Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: All persons living and/or working on the installation
Where: Building 201 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH and Andrew Rader Clinic
Cost: Free
Phone: ACS 703-696-3512 Rader Clinic 703-696-3457
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 1/24/2017
Financial Readiness Program
The Financial Readiness Program (FRP) promotes readiness by counseling and educating service members and their families in all areas of consumer and financial topics and ensures that emergency assistance is available when needed. The mission of FRP is to reduce indebtedness and requests for emergency financial assistance and to prevent financial difficulties before they arise.
Category: Other Education Resources, Other Family Resources
Population: Family Members, Retirees, Service Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: All single or married active duty, retired, reserve component service members, civilian employees and all family members, including surviving family members of military personnel who died while on active duty, and family members of POW or MIA personnel
When: Call for hours
Where: Building 201 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH
Cost: Free
Phone: 703-696-0163/3510
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 11/8/2016
Information and Referral
Maintains extensive resource listings for the surrounding military and Civilian communities. The resources files consist of community resources, food stamps, schools, elder care, and etc
Category: Other Education Resources
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: Military personnel, Active duty and their Family members, Civilian personnel
When: Monday-Friday: 7:30a.m.-4p.m.
Where: 202 Custer Road, Bldg 203 Fort Myer, Virginia 22211
Cost: 0
Phone: 703-696-3510/2178
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 1/24/2017
Mobilization, Deployment and Family Readiness
The Mobilization, Deployment and Family Readiness Program provides Soldiers and emergency-essential civilians, their families, Family Readiness Group leaders, Family Readiness Support Assistants, command teams/rear detachment command teams and activated Guard and Reserve forces the necessary training and resources to ensure mission readiness. Included are the tools for learning and preparing for stability and support operations (includes mass causalities, evacuation and natural disasters) and all phases of the deployment cycle: pre-deployment, deployment, and post-deployment. These tools and materials are designed to support unit commanders in preparing service members, civilian employees and their families for ongoing military operations. Additionally, the Mobilization, Deployment and Family Readiness Program provides support for Non-combatant Evacuation Operations and Repatriation.
Category: Deployment Readiness
Population: Service Members, Family Members
Intended for: Soldiers and emergency-essential civilians, their families, Family Readiness Group leaders, Family Readiness Support Assistants, command teams/rear detachment command teams and activated Guard and Reserve forces
When: Call for hours
Where: Building 201 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH
Cost: Free
Phone: 703-696-3510
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 11/8/2016
New Parent Support Program
The program's goal is to support the needs of Army Families by assisting new parents in coping with demands of parenthood and Army life, to increase their parenting knowledge and skills, to enhance the lives of newborns and all Army children, and to reduce the occurrence of child abuse and neglect. The New Parent Support staff consists of a registered nurse and a social worker with expertise in home visiting with young Army Families, and referral resources to the community. The New Parent Support Program offers the following services to Army Families: home visiting, support, education, play-mornings, referrals and resources on the installation and in the community.
Category: Other Behavioral Health Resources, Child Abuse and Neglect, Child Health and Development, Parenting
Population: Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: Military
When: Call for hours
Where: Building 201
Cost: None
Phone: 703-696-3510
Email: mary.l.cargill.civ@mail.mil
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 2/9/2017
New Parent Support Program (NPSP)
NPSP assists parents in coping with demands of parenthood while increasing their parenting knowledge and skills, to enhance the lives of their children and reduce the occurrence of child abuse and neglect.
Category: Infants, Parenting
Population: Family Members, Service Members
When: Call for hours
Where: Building 201 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH
Cost: Free
Phone: 703-696-6368
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 2/9/2017
Relocation Readiness Program
This program helps reduce the stress of change and moving with up-to-date information on military installations worldwide, overseas orientations, a lending closet with basic household goods, welcome packets, multicultural services and sponsorship training
Category: Deployment Readiness, Housing and Temporary Lodging, Other Relocation Resources, Relocating with Pets
Population: Family Members, Service Members
When: Call for hours
Where: Building 201 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH
Cost: Free
Phone: 703-696-0156/3510 or 1-800-477-9571
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 11/8/2016
Survivor Outreach Services (SOS)
Survivor Outreach Services demonstrates the Army's commitment to Families of the Fallen by supporting them for as long as they desire. Our mission is to provide enhanced services to Surviving Families by delivering services that help them manage their bereavement and financial needs by using a holistic and multi-agency approach. Service delivery is provided closest to where the Survivor resides or desires.
Category: Other Family Resources, Other Behavioral Health Resources
Population: Family Members
Intended for: Families of the Fallen
When: Call for hours
Where: 102 Custer Road, Bldg. 203, room 211 Fort Myer, VA
Cost: Free
Phone: 703-696-8846/8847
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 2/9/2017
Victim Advocacy Program (VAP)
The VAP mission is to protect the victims of abuse and provide services to ensure that each person who is a victim of domestic violence, is provided support and assistance with safety planning, emergency shelter, assistance with court and their legal rights, and support group resources and information.
Category: Child Abuse and Neglect, Domestic Violence
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: All persons living and/or working on the installation
When: Call for hours
Where: Building 201 on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH
Cost: Free
Phone: 703-696-3512
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 11/8/2016