A-to-Z Index

1-Airman and Family Readiness Center

Provide programs and services which strengthen communities and promote self-sufficiency, mission readiness and adaption to the military way of life. Classes and services are available to all Fort Gordon ID card holders. Core programs include: Information and Referral, Personal Financial Management, Air Force Aid (emergency financial assistance), Survivor Benefits for Retiring Members, Relocation Assistance, Transition Assistance, Employment Assistance, Exceptional Family Member Program, Readiness and Deployment Support, Key Spouse Program, Adult and Family Life Skills, and Volunteer Resources.

Academy of Richmond County (ARC) High School

ARC is a Richmond County Board of Education School serving grades 9-12. ARC’s mission is to educate students to become lifelong learners and productive citizens.

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.

Alternate Escapes Recreation Center

Services include: pool tables, free WiFi, nine TV viewing areas, 90 inch TV for viewing movies, Saturday night D.J., ping pong table, arcade games, Alternate Escape Café, Game Link Lounge, and Domino’s Pizza.

American Red Cross

Provides Emergency Communication Messages for Service Members and their Families; causality outreach; pre-deployment briefings, hospital volunteer program

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.

Army Community Service

The mission of ACS is to facilitate a commander’s ability to provide comprehensive, coordinated and responsive services which support readiness of Soldiers, DA Civilian employees and their Families. We equip people with the skills and support to face military life today and tomorrow. Information and Referral Services: (706-791-0792); the Information Desk operates Monday - Friday, 0730 - 1600. A staff member performs receptionist duties, screens individuals requesting assistance, provides routine information on just about any topic and, when appropriate, makes referrals to ACS programs or other agencies within the community. Orientations and Briefings: The ACS staff is available to conduct or participate in orientations, briefings, and presentations. Sessions are arranged to familiarize Commanders, Military Personnel, Family Members, and the community with the services and resources available through ACS. Family Outreach Center: (706-791-5220); the ACS manages a multi-functional facility where many of their prevention classes are held. The facility offers two large training rooms, a full size kitchen, meeting area, covered outdoor playground for small children and a covered patio with two large outdoor grills. The facility is available for Family Readiness Group (FRG) meetings or Unit-related activities, by reservation only. The facility also serves as a Family Assistance Center which has priority for all usage.

Army Emergency Relief

Provide emergency financial assistance to Soldiers and their Families.

Army Family Action Plan (AFAP)

This grass roots program was developed to solicit input from all members of the Army family and to ensure their comments and ideas for change in programs and/or services is heard at the “top.” Issues may be submitted year-round at the ACS web site. An annual conference is held and representative delegates determine their priority for action at the installation, Army Commands, or Region, or DA level.

Army Family Team Building (AFTB)

Designed to enhance coping skills and assist military families with being more self-reliant and self-sufficient.

Army Pregnancy Postpartum Physical Training (P3T) EDUCATION

Pregnancy and Postpartum Physical Training (P3T) exercise sessions assist Soldiers in maintaining optimal fitness during pregnancy and improving readiness postpartum, to return a fit Soldier back to unit PRT after maternity leave and the postpartum period.

Army Pregnancy Postpartum Physical Training (P3T) EXERCISE SESSIONS

Pregnancy and Postpartum Physical Training (P3T) exercise sessions assist Soldiers in maintaining optimal fitness during pregnancy and improving readiness postpartum, to return a fit Soldier back to unit PRT after maternity leave and the postpartum period.

Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) - Prevention

A wide range of prevention activities are available including: Employee Assistance Program, drug testing, risk reduction, prevention training, alcohol and drug prevention training, and suicide prevention.

Army Wellness Center (AWC)

Provides a standardized set of services to include: physical fitness assessment, metabolic assessment, body composition, biofeedback and wellness classes covering metabolism, stress management, and much more. Services are free of charge to Active Duty, Spouses and Dependents age 17 and older; Retirees, Spouses and Dependents age 17 and older, and DA Civilians. Call to schedule an appointment.

Augusta Bar Association

Legal assistance.

Augusta Care Pregnancy Center

Pregnancy testing, prenatal information, counseling; parenting classes; relationship classes

Augusta Care Pregnancy Center - Waynesboro location

Pregnancy testing, prenatal information, counseling; parenting classes; relationship classes

Augusta Care Pregnancy Center - West location

Pregnancy testing, prenatal information, counseling; parenting classes; relationship classes

Augusta Public Transit

Bus Passes/Handicap Bus Passes

Augusta Vet Center

The Augusta Vet Center is part of the Veterans Health Administration's Readjustment Counseling Service. It offers a wide range of counseling, outreach, and referral services. These services are free and confidential for qualifying veterans and active duty service members who have served in a combat zone or area of hostility and include: Assessment, Mental Health Counseling (individual, couple/family, or group), Counseling for Military Sexual Trauma, Bereavement Counseling, Employment and Education Referrals, Benefits Assistance and Referrals, and assistance connecting with other VA and community resources.

Augusta Warrior Project (AWP) - Transition Success Center

AWP connects Service Members and their Families who live in the Greater Augusta area of Georgia and South Carolina (Central Savannah River Area - CSRA) with resources that improve their lives in the areas of education, employment and veteran benefits. Augusta Warrior Project’s model is based on developing a proactive relationship with Service Members in order to prevent or mitigate life crisis by holistically addressing issues early and collectively with our partners. Service Member assistance is coordinated by Augusta Warrior Project advocates. Their collaborative relationships with local, state, and national organizations ensures the well-deserved support for Service Members and their families.

Augusta/Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) Habitat for Humanity

Nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization, locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with people in need to build and renovate decent, affordable housing. The houses then are sold to those in need at no profit and with no interest charged. Volunteers provide most of the labor, and individual and corporate donors provide money and materials to build Habitat houses. Partner families themselves invest hundreds of hours of labor - 'sweat equity' - into building their homes and the homes of others. Their mortgage payments go into a revolving fund for Humanity that is used to build more houses. Habitat does not provide for urgent or emergency housing needs.

Augusta/Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) Habitat for Humanity ReStores

The Habitat ReStores are retail stores for new and used building, home-improvement materials and household goods. All merchandise donated to the ReStore is sold at prices substantially below retail value. Materials are sold to the public, including Do-It-Yourselfers, Contractors and Homeowners. The ReStore accepts most donations of new and used building and home-improvement materials that are in good, usable condition. Please call 706-481-9215 and select option #1 to make arrangements for donations. Pick up is available in some areas. Volunteers also are welcomed in the Habitat ReStore and to participate on committees.

Balfour Beatty Communities

on-post housing

Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS)

Single Service Members voice their concerns to their unit BOSS (Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers) representative who will in turn express the issues at the weekly BOSS meetings.

Bingo Palace

Fort Gordon Bingo Palace is rated the #1 bingo program in the Army. It offers paper packs, as well as computer play. The customer base is of all ages. Bingo Palace also offers Speed Bingo for patrons who enjoy a fast and furious atmosphere (every night after regular programs).

Bowling Center (Gordon Lanes Bowling Center)

Fun for the whole family to include 24 lanes of bowling, 24 number electronic Bingo, Kegler's snack bar, and Heroes sports bar.

Car Care (Gordon Car Care Auto Skills)

Offers full service repairs and auto skills bay rentals. Other services include: 24-hour access storage facility, vehicle re-sale lot, storage lots for cars, RVs, trailers, boats, campers and more.

Center Chaplain's Office (CCO), Religious Services

Provide comprehensive pastoral care and unit based religious support to the Fort Gordon community. Implement free exercise of religion. Advise and assist the command to care for Soldiers and Family Members. Accompany Soldiers in peace, crisis, and war.

Child Development Center- East

Full day National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredited and DoD certified program for infants, pre-toddlers, toddlers, and preschool children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age. This program also participates in the Georgia Prekindergarten program.

Child Development Center- Main

Full day National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredited and DoD certified program for infants, pre-toddlers, toddlers, and preschool children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age. This program also participates in the Georgia Prekindergarten program.

Child Development Center- West

Facility closed until further notice.

Child Protective Services

Investigates reports of child abuse or neglect and provides services to protect the child and strengthen the family.

Child Support Assistance

The Division of Child Support Services enhances the well-being of children by various means including: locating alleged fathers and Non-Custodial Parents, establishing paternity, and collecting and distributing child support payments.

Child, Youth & School Services

Network of systems and programs providing quality child and youth development options.

Christmas House

The purpose of the Christmas House Project is to ensure a traditional holiday celebration for those military Families unable to provide their own. Active duty and retired military Families may apply. This assistance is provided in the form of food and toys. The application period is October 1st through November 15th annually.

Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC)

Provides information about federal employment opportunities at Fort Gordon, non-appropriated fund (NAF) employment, certain private sector employment and federal jobs at other locations.

Columbia County Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)

DFCS provides Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Food Stamps and Medicaid related services. Adult and child protective service, adoption and foster placement. No charge for service.

Columbia County Transit

Offers safe, clean, and dependable transportation. Transportation is provided to and from: education facilities, employment centers, shopping facilities, medical facilities, recreational facilities, and general places of business.

Commissary

Grocery store: Groceries, Deli, Bakery

Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness (CSF2) R2 Performance Center

Provide customized performance training that enables the Army community to sustain personal readiness, enhance resilience, optimize human performance, and build unit cohesion.

Cyber Fitness Center

Exercise, fitness center

DDEAMC (Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center)

Army hospital. Allergy/Immunization/Rheumatology: 706-787-4154, Auotmated Pharmacy Refill: 706-787-1721, Information: 706-787-5811

DDEAMC Child and Family Behavioral Health Service (CAFBHS)

Provides direct behavioral health care services for children, adolescents, adult Family Members, couples, families, and Retirees. Services provided include psychosocial assessments, medication management, psychological testing, individual counseling, couples counseling, family therapy, group therapy, and psycho-education. CAFBHS therapists also provide individual and group counseling for sexual assault victims, including the Sexual Assault Recovery group, for both Active Duty and dependents. CAFBHS also provides behavioral health consultation to primary care managers, schools, community agencies, and other mental health providers.

DDEAMC Dental Clinic

The clinic's primary mission is to provide dental services to assigned personnel. The clinic's secondary mission is to support postgraduate dental education and training of Dental Corps officers participating in the Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Training Program.

DDEAMC Preventive Medicine

Environmental Health: Provides food and water safety inspections, food handler education, field sanitation class, barber shops health inspection, hazardous waste surveillance, and mosquito surveillance. Industrial Hygiene: Air and noise quality surveillance, Ergonomics assessment, ventilation quality assessment, and respiratory fit testing. Army Public Health Nurse: Health education on STI and HIV, latent TB infection, animal bite surveillance, Child and Youth Services health inspection and consultation, pregnancy PT, Performance Triad, annual flu vaccination, communicable disease surveillance and investigation, and other preventive and health promotion education. Occupational Health Clinic: at DDEAMC, 7th floor, 706-787-5124; pre-employment physicals, work related injury assessment, reporting, and compensation consultation. Army Hearing Conservation: 706-787-1209/1200/8073, hearing test. Health Physics: at DDEAMC, 3rd floor, 706-787-4692, radiation safety services.

DDEAMC, Community Care Clinic (CCC)

Provides medical attention such as check-ups, immunizations and all other medical needs. For walk-in immunizations (CCC patients only): Monday - Wednesday 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

DDEAMC, Connelly Clinic

Provides medical attention such as check-ups, immunizations and all other medical needs. Patients seen by appointment only.

DDEAMC, Emergency Medicine (Emergency Room – ER)

Emergency medical treatment

DDEAMC, Family Medicine Clinic

Provides medical attention such as check-ups, immunizations and all other medical needs.

DDEAMC, Outpatient Behavioral Health Services

Adult assessment and neuro-psychology service, clinical psychology internship/residency programs, limited child services, health psychology, military psychology, psychological assessment lab, psychotherapeutic medication evaluation and management, group psychotherapy, and trans-cranial magnetic stimulation. Tobacco Cessation Program Call for dates/times Outpatient Behavioral Health offers a four session tobacco cessation program. Participants must attend all four sessions. Medications and nicotine replacement therapy is provided. Booster sessions are provided for those who have completed the four sessions and need extra support.

DDEAMC, Substance Use Disorder Clinical Care (SUDCC)

Provides assessment, referral, group therapy and individualized treatment plans.

DENTAC (Fort Gordon Dental Activity

Provide support to all three dental clinics.

Deputy State Epidemiologist

State Health Department, Deputy State Epidemiologist assists the state epidemiologist in providing scientific and epidemiological expertise. Deputy state epidemiologist, serve as an additional subject matter expert resource for public health and epidemiology.

Dinner Theatre (Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre)

Operating in a beautiful, state of the art facility, this professionally directed Community Theatre has top notch performers, professional stage settings and technical support. It promises: great shows, great food, and unsurpassable customer service. Reservations required. Fees on website.

Directorate of Emergency Services (Police/Fire)

The Fort Gordon Law Enforcement Center provides a variety of services to the Fort Gordon community to include weapons registration, documentation for lost ID card replacement, lost and found, walk-in reports, and traffic accident investigations. It also provides law enforcement capabilities across the installation to ensure a safe and secure environment for the Soldiers and civilians of the Fort Gordon community.

Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR/MWR)

MWR programs, services and activities offer Soldiers and Families opportunities to enrich their lives culturally and creatively. Their programs relieve stress, build strength and resilience, and help the Army Family stay physically, mentally, and financially fit. Their programs include: Child and Youth Services; Army Family Programs; Soldier Programs & Community Recreation; Family and MWR Business Initiatives; Armed Forces Recreation Centers; MWR Recreation Delivery to theater operations.

Disc Golf (Fort Gordon Disc Golf Course)

18-Hole Professional Disc Golf Course (36 hole -- early 2017). Disc golf is played like traditional golf, but with flying disc instead of balls and clubs. Players throw from the designated tee area to a metal basket. One point or stroke is counted each time the disc is thrown. The goal is to complete the hole with the fewest throws. The layout, suggested route and par for each hole will be displayed on the tee sign at each tee box.

Dog Park

Dog park.

Domestic Violence Hotline (Fort Gordon)

Assistance with domestic violence issues

Domestic Violence Intervention (Safe Homes of Augusta)

Safe, confidential shelter 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Domestic Violence Intervention (Safe Homes of Augusta)

Safe, confidential shelter 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Drug Disposal

Most unused and unneeded pharmaceuticals can be disposed in special drop boxes located at the pharmacy. This removes potentially harmful medications from the home and provides environmentally safe disposal. Contact the Pharmacy for any special concerns.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center (DDEAMC) Child and Family

Provide direct behavioral health care services for children, adolescents, adult Family Members, couples, families, and Retirees.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center (DDEAMC))

Army hospital

Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center (DDEAMC), Outpatient Nutrition Clinic

Provide group classes and one-on-one nutrition counseling services.

Education Services Division (ESD)

The Education Services Division offers counseling, college information, testing, a study area, and a computer lab. Counseling services include: education, career, and guidance counseling; MOS training, financial aid information i.e., scholarships, grants, loans, and FAFSA assistance; GI Bill education benefits program information, Tuition Assistance, evaluation of military experience for civilian college credit using the Joint Service Transcript (JST) or DD295, ROTC Green to Gold Program, AMEDD & IPAP information, and the FAST/BSEP program. Counselors will use the GoArmyEd website to maintain your education records. Counselors available: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 am, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. closed during lunch 11:30 a.m.m - 1 p.m. The MLF is available for use and has a computer lab (CAC required), a study area, and college information for the onsite colleges and the colleges that visit the instillation quarterly. The testing center is located in the building and the TCO administers ONLY the following tests: TABE, SIFT, AFCT, SAT, and ACT. The Education Services Division does NOT offer any Proctoring. The in-processing brief is held in Darling Hall (Room 229) every Monday and Thursday at 1300. Non-Permanent Party in-processing can be done at the ESD office any day during normal business hours. On-Site colleges: Georgia Military College (GMC): 706-793- 8577; Troy University: 706-210-2805 (Testing) or 706- 210-2805 (Testing); Webster University: 706-798-3955.

Employment Readiness Program (ERP)

The Army has established partnerships with several large corporations that have agreed to provide employment to Military spouses. The mission of the ERP is to provide Family Members with information and assistance regarding employment and educational opportunities. ERP services include an online vacancy board of off-post job opportunities, individual counseling, resume workshops, employment-related workshops and activities, and referrals of vacancies through email.

Equal Employment Opportunity Office (EEO)

EEO serves as the Garrison Commander's primary advisor on EEO/Affirmative Employment. The office also: • Manages the Department of the Army’s complaints processing system. • Provides EEO related training. • Serves as a liaison between Fort Gordon and community leaders and organizations. • Provides leadership and guidance in administering the Special Emphasis Programs. • Plans, develops and monitors the implementation of the Fort Gordon Affirmative Employment Plan.

Equal Opportunity Office (EO/EOO)

The concept of the EO program is to formulate, direct, and sustain a comprehensive effort to maximize human potential and to ensure fair treatment for all persons based solely on merit, fitness, and capability, in support of readiness. EO philosophy is based on fairness, justice, and equity. It places the responsibility for sustaining a positive EO climate within a unit on its commander. The program is designed to: • Provide EO for military personnel and family members, both on and off post and within the laws of localities, states, and host nations. • Create and sustain effective units by eliminating discriminatory behaviors or practices that undermine teamwork, mutual respect, loyalty, and shared sacrifice of the men and women of America's Army.

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

The EFMP provides services to military Families who have Family Members with physical, emotional, developmental, or intellectual challenges. Information and assistance are available regarding military and civilian resources in the community, respite care, education services, care providers’ programs, summer camp programs, advocacy services, support groups, Family activities and workshops. To enroll an Exceptional Family Member (EFM), contact the clinic at Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Room 110 at 706-787-9300.

Family Advocacy Program (FAP)

This program is dedicated to the prevention, prompt reporting, intervention and treatment of spouse and child abuse. Family Advocacy Program works with individuals and Families to enhance individual coping skills and strengthen Family relationships. Some services available include emergency shelter, emergency transportation, emergency respite care, new parent support, and victim advocacy. Restricted and unrestricted reporting options are available. Reporting point of contact for domestic violence/child abuse: Military Police (706)791-4537; Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7): 706-791-7867.

Family Child Care

Provides 24 hour and long-term child care during mobilization and training exercises

Family Outreach Center

ACS manages a multi-functional facility where many of their prevention classes are held. The facility offers two large training rooms, a full size kitchen, meeting area, covered outdoor playground for small children and a covered patio with two large outdoor grills. The facility is available for Family Readiness Group (FRG) meetings or Unit-related activities, by reservation only. The facility also serves as a Family Assistance Center which has priority for all usage.

Financial Readiness

ACS provides regular classes on personal financial management including budgeting basics, and schedules classes by unit request on a variety of financial related topics. They also work with Army Emergency Relief.

Fisher House (DDEAMC)

DDEAMC Fisher House provides temporary lodging in a warm, compassionate and caring “home away from home” environment to members of the Armed Services, Retirees, Veterans and their Families during a medical crisis. The Fisher House is a home away from home for families of patients who are currently admitted as patients at DDEAMC and the family member(s) are physically in the area. The Fisher House is a temporary residence and not a treatment facility, hospice, transient lodging facility or counseling center. Health care providers are not on the Fisher House staff. Families wishing to stay at the Fisher House should have a Fisher House referral form filled-out by their health care provider. Referral forms are available at the website address above. If the Fisher House is full the referral form will be used to add the families to the waiting list. Non-Duty Hours (Evenings, Weekends and Holidays): Contact DDEAMC’s Administrative Officer of the Day (AOD) at: 706-787-6019/2770; AOD Cell: 706-830-1405.

Food Stamps

Federally-funded program that provides monthly benefits to low-income households to help pay for the cost of food.

Fort Gordon Installation/Post Information

Information about Fort Gordon

Freedom Park School

Freedom Park School is a Richmond County Board of Education School serving grades K-8. All K-8 school students who live on-post are zoned to attend Freedom Park. The goals of Freedom Park School are to build the self-esteem of all students, to provide programs enhanced by computer technology, to support and enforce the academic program that is given from the state and county, and to encourage a supportive and open partnership among students, teachers, parents and community.

Georgia Drug Abuse Helpline

Provides free, confidential, telephone substance abuse crisis intervention, information and referral resources to any individual in the state of Georgia.

Georgia Legal Aid

Provides free legal services to low-income people in civil matters in the 154 Georgia counties outside the 5 county Atlanta metropolitan area.

Georgia Poison Center Augusta

Free 24 hour emergency telephone information service for treatment advice for human and animal poisonings, safe drug use, pill identification, rabies exposure information, and medication safety.

Golden Harvest Food Bank

Food pantries and soup kitchens to feed the hungry, mobile food pantries, free noon-time meal at The Master’s Table (702 Fenwick St., Augusta, GA 30901).

Goodwill Job Connection

Local and regional job leads, Internet-accessed computers, resume and career exploration software, copiers, fax and phone, employment fairs, weekly classes including GED, computers, job search, resume and cover letter workshops and others. Retail hours: Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Gordon Conference and Catering

Whether it be a military ball, meeting, conference or casual lunch, Gordon’s Conference & Catering is your premier conference and meeting location. With multiple rooms for a variety of groups, the facility can provide that special touch of class to your event. All prices are tailored to your event – from coffee service to full-service catering. Break-out rooms are available.

Gordon Fitness Center

Exercise, fitness center

Gordon Lakes Golf Club

The Golf Club is a championship, 27-hole layout that has hosted the All Armed Forces Championship and the All Army Golf Trials. It has an active tournament program, handicap services, Bogey’s Grill restaurant and offers instruction for beginners as well as advanced golfers. The golf course has the Visage GPS System.

Hilltop Riding Stable

Provide guided trail rides, youth horse camps, and horse boarding.

Housing

This is the Army's official website for Soldiers and Families to look for information regarding Army Family Housing (Privatized & Government Owned), Unaccompanied Housing (UH), or Off-Post Housing. It includes detailed reference information and quick links for Army installations all over the world. Inside you will find floorplans and housing policies that pertain to your next duty station.

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.

ID Cards/DEERS

Obtain Military ID cards and DEERS information

IHG

Large hotel consisting of 737 rooms, caters to Institutional Training, Wounded Warriors, Permanent Change of Station, Temporary Duty and leisure travelers.

Indoor Pool

Training, fitness, and instructional aquatic center. Teach swim lessons year round.

Inspector General

Report on, the discipline, efficiency, economy, morale, training, and readiness of the Army to the Secretary of the Army and the Chief of Staff of the Army.

Legal Assistance (OSJA)

The Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (OSJA) provides a full range of legal and non-legal support.

Leitner Lake Recreation Complex

Leitner Lake Recreation Complex has twenty-two full hook-up sites with 30/50 amp electric service, water and sewage, picnic tables and grill. A primitive camping area and picnic area with lake front view is available. We have a new comfort station with bathroom, showers and washer and dryers.

Main Exchange

Shopping, dry cleaning, military clothing, hair salon, barbershop, food court, pharmacy, Class Six, and more.

Military and Family Life Counselor

Provides confidential, short-term, non-clinical counseling to service members and their families.

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.

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.

Military Crisis Line

Crisis helpline for Service Members, Veterans and Retirees

Military Inbound/Outbound Transportation

Provide transportation services and all related functions for all authorized personnel and activities within the Fort Gordon area of responsibility.

Military One Source

Central hub and go-to-place for the military community including: benefits, preparation for deployments, reintegration, moves, parenthood, and retirement.

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.

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.

Mobilization and Deployment Program

This program provides specialized training and support to the Soldiers and Family Members during war and peacetime. Also, it provides guidance, resources and training for Family Readiness Group (FRG) members and Commanders. Services are targeted to address pre-deployment, deployments, re-deployments or reunions, as well as establishing and re-energizing FRGs. Army Reserve and National Guard units are given assistance and support when mobilizing and demobilizing. Operation REAL materials and other resources are widely utilized. Activates the Emergency Family Assistance Center during contingency operations (severe weather, mass casualty, etc).

MWR Cafe

Breakfast and lunch menu.

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.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Assistance with suicide prevention

Nelson Fitness Center

Exercise, fitness center

New Parent Support Program

New Parent Assistance

Outdoor Pool & Spray Park

An outdoor pool to have fun in the sun. There is a fee to gain entrance into the facility. Daily pass or memberships available for purchase.

Outdoor Recreation (Tactical Advantage Sportsman’s’ Complex)

The Tactical Advantage Sportsman’s Complex (TASC) is home to the Fort Gordon Outdoor Recreation program, located just across from Range 14. TASC has an interior of red tidewater cypress wood, including two tree trunks serving as girders, and features a fireplace in the lodge area and a deck area made of fieldstone. Also, it has an arms room where all firearms to be checked out are securely stored. Fort Gordon Outdoor Recreation offers an array of services such as hunting and fishing licenses, outdoor equipment rental, bicycles, fishing boats, archery equipment and firearms for target practice. TASC is a fantastic meeting place for camaraderie among sportsmen.

Parent and Outreach Services

Centralizes the coordination of child care services within the local community and offers several programs.

Passports

Assistance with obtaining a passport and Visa.

Playground (Boundless Playground)

playground

Pointes West Army Resort

MWR Pointes West Army Resort Facility offer Soldiers and Families opportunities to vacation close to home and experience recreation in nature. It is approximately 30 miles from the Augusta area and Fort Gordon. Pointes West Army Resort is a beautiful Military resort with breathtaking facilities and offers multifunctional accommodations. It features an assortment of accommodations from stunningly rustic waterfront cottages and Cabins to the unique waterfront motel suites! Camp under the stars in your camper or tent at one of our lakefront full hook up, semi hookup and primitive campsites. Lounge on the white sandy beach in the sun while overlooking breathtaking lake views or play a game of beach volleyball or horseshoes. Explore the lake by hiking, biking, kayak or canoeing.

Provost Marshal/Police Administrative Services

The Police Admin section of the Directorate of Emergency Services supports both military and civilian through a variety of services which include: in/out processing of Soldier PCSing/ETSing, local law enforcement checks for Office of Personnel Management and contract investigations, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests vetted through the installation FOIA coordinator and information customer service on Military Police policies and procedure.

R2 Performance Center -Comprehensive Soldier Family and Fitness (CSF2)

As a key part of the Ready and Resilient Campaign, CSF2 is a long-term strategy that better prepares the Army community – Service Members, Family Members, and Army Civilians – to not only survive, but also thrive at a cognitive and behavioral level in the face of protracted warfare and the everyday challenges of Army life. The CSF2 Training Center’s mission is to execute the CSF2 program at the Installation level to increase the physical and psychological health, resilience and enhanced performance of the Army community. Performance Enhancement training provides Soldiers with the specific mental and emotional skills that underlie optimal human performance when it matters most: in combat, healing after an injury, or managing work and home life.

Rape Crisis & Sexual Assault Services

Services include: counseling, support groups, a community education program, child prevention program, victim advocacy, emergency room care and follow-up visits.

Rape Crisis and Sexual Assault Services

Services include: counseling, support groups, a community education program, child prevention program, victim advocacy, emergency room care and follow-up visits.

Relocation Services

Army Community Service (ACS) operates a welcome desk where customers have complimentary computer stations, maps, general post information and other relocation assistance is available. Lending Closet: ACS Lending Closet loans basic household items for 30-day period to military personnel and their Families as they relocate into or out of the Fort Gordon area. ACS also provides information for local points of interest to newly arriving personnel. Information on other military installations is available online at Military HomeFront. Come by the office to pick up a copy of the booklet for your next assignment.

Retirement Services

Retirement Service Office (RSO) provides quality service, guidance, and information on benefits and entitlements to active duty Soldiers and their Family Members preparing for retirement. The RSO assists Soldiers and spouses in making a clear and concise Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) election prior to retirement. In addition to the above stated duties, the RSO also continues to provide service, updates, and guidance to all retirees, spouses, former spouses, and their children.

Richmond County Health Department

Richmond County Transit

Reservations must be scheduled by calling 706-821-1497 before 2:00 pm the day prior to appointment date. Appointments may be called-in up to a week in advance. Vans are in service from 6 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Salvation Army Corps Salvage and Rehabilitation Center (CSRC)

Substance abuse rehab program for men. It involves counseling, work therapy, religious instruction and custom rehabilitation assistance at no cost. This program is a long-term nine month residency program with 30 beds.

Salvation Army Emergency Shelter

Emergency overnight shelter with Soup Kitchen at 1730 nightly and breakfast served. Bed numbers are given out at 1600 every night; 8 nights free per month; 6 beds reserved for Vets. Prescreening done for case management 3-6-9 program where 30-60-90 days may be approved with extended hours if meeting self-sufficiency plan.

Salvation Army Family Stores

Family stores accepting donations of clothing, furniture, appliances. Low cost items for sale to help support shelters and rehab programs. Three locations: 3362 Wrightsboro Rd., Augusta, GA 30909; 1803 Knox Ave, N. Augusta, SC. 29841; 910 Augusta, Rd. Thomson, GA 30824;

Salvation Army First Stop Center

Financial assistance for utility and rent payments by appointments (prescreening done by phone only Tuesday from 0900 - 1000); financial assistance for natural gas payments; clothing vouchers; catastrophic vouchers for burn outs with referrals from Red Cross.

School Liaison Services

School Liaison Officer is primary link between military family and the local school system, help to find resources needed to make informed decisions regarding children’s education. Fort Gordon is surrounded by three school systems: Aiken County (SC): http://www.aiken.k12.sc.us; Columbia County: http://www.ccboe.net/pages/Columbia_County; Richmond County: http://www.rcboe.org/

Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP)

Fort Gordon 24-Hour Hotline: 706-791-6297; DoD SAFE HELPLINE: 877-995-5247 The Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) Program provides confidential advocacy support and a broad spectrum of advocacy resources to Service Members and their Families who are exhibiting issues related to being a victim or survivor of sexual harassment and/or assault. Services are provided to those personnel assigned to the Fort Gordon community and the Gillem Enclave. The SHARP personnel ensure victims of sexual assault understand the process of reporting and receive all needed guidance and emotional support during administrative, medical, investigative, and legal procedures. Prevention education training in SHARP is available to victims, survivors, units, Family Members and the community.

Shepeard Community Blood Center

Shepeard Community Blood Center is the only local provider of blood and blood products.

Snyder Dental Clinic

The primary mission of the Snyder Dental Clinic is to provide quality and timely comprehensive dental care and maintain the readiness of the Soldiers assigned to Fort Gordon's supported units. The clinic's secondary mission is to support postgraduate dental education and training of Dental Corps officers participating in the Prosthodontic, Periodontic, and Endodontic Residency Training Programs. Monday - Friday 0730-1630 Sick Call: Monday - Friday 0730 - 0930

Soldier for Life: Transition Assistance Program

Mandatory workshops and seminars include transition overview and military occupational specialty crosswalk workshop, financial planning workshop, Department of Labor employment workshop, VA benefits briefing, individual transition plan review, and career track course. Staff evaluates clients’ needs and provide assistance with individualized transition plans. A pre-separation packet contains guidebooks which impart valuable information on transition services and benefits. This facility provides ongoing standardized job search skills training, individual assistance and counseling, workshops and seminars, and one-stop-job hunting activities. Individual counselors are available to provide personalized counseling as well as individual needs assessment. A reference library is also available for use.

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. State environmental health laboratories are associated with that state’s public health laboratory.

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.

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. 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.

Substance Use Disorder Clinical Care (SUDCC)

Substance Use Disorder Clinical Care (SUDCC), formerly ASAP Clinical, treats Service Members with substance use disorders. The providers are licensed at an independent level in counseling or social work. Each provider specializes in and also holds a certification or licensure in substance use disorders. The SUDCC falls under the Behavioral Health System of Care (BHSOC) at Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center (DDEAMC) and will be moving to the hospital location in the near future. SUDCC providers perform comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments, referrals to higher levels of care and/or other health care providers, Command Consultation and group therapy for Active Duty personnel within the Fort Gordon area. Self-referrals are encouraged. Referrals for Family Members and Retirees are coordinated through the ASAP, Employee Assistance Program at 706-791-3674.

Suicide Prevention Office

To provide suicide prevention and intervention training for Active Duty, National Guard, Army Reserve, Retirees, DA Civilians, Family Members and Fort Gordon community as mandated or requested.

Survivor Outreach Services (SOS)

Survivor Outreach Services serves the Survivors of our fallen Soldiers. Services include support groups, financial classes, and benefit and entitlement assistance. Quarterly Survivor Forums are held to strengthen the Casualty Assistance process. SOS assures Survivors a connection to the Army Family as long as they desire.

Swap and Assist Shop

Donated items such as clothing, shoes, kitchen utensils, baby items, books and other household goods are given to E-4s and below. Families in which the sponsor’s rank is E-5 and above, articles of equal value may be swapped for goods.

Thrift Shop

Clean out the clutter in your home and make money with the Fort Gordon Thrift Shop. Or, just find fabulous deals on the clothes, housewares and furniture you need. This Augusta thrift shop is a hidden gem. Three buildings are filled with quality items from around the corner and around the world. Stop by and see why the Fort Gordon Thrift Shop won’t be a secret for long. Tuesday/Thursday: 0930 – 1500; First Saturday of each month: (Oct. – May) 0930 – 1400. Consignment hours: 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., first Saturday of each month (Oct. – May) 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Tingay Dental Clinic

The clinic's primary mission is to support postgraduate dental education and training of Dental Corps officers participating in the Prosthodontic, Periodontic, and Endodontic Residency Training Programs. Its secondary mission is to act as a referral clinic for both Snyder Dental Clinic and the Hospital Dental Clinic.

Transitional Family Services, Augusta Regional Office

Services include: Medicaid-funded Intensive Family Intervention (IFI), Medicaid-funded CORE Services, Comprehensive Child and Family Assessments, In-home Family therapy and Crisis Intervention Services, In-home Parent Aide Services, Wrap Around Services, Case Management Services, In-home Parenting Classes, Home Evaluation, Transportation, CPS Investigations and Screen-Outs, Parental Fitness Evaluations, Drug and Alcohol Assessments.

Tricare Nurse Advice Line

Nurse advice

Tricare Referral

Tricare referral

Unit and Soldier Sports

MWR Sports, offers numerous sports programs that provide Soldiers and Families opportunities to relieve stress, build strength and resilience, enhance esprit de corps, establish teamwork and increase morale. Programs include: intramurals, unit level, battalion level and varsity sports for both men and women.

VA Medical Center (Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center)

The Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center is a two-division Medical Center that provides tertiary care in medicine, surgery, neurology, psychiatry, rehabilitation medicine, and spinal cord injury. The Downtown Division is authorized 155 beds (58 medicine, 37 surgery, and 60 spinal cord injury). The Uptown Division, located approximately three miles away, is authorized 315 beds (68 psychiatry, 15 blind rehabilitation and 40 medical rehabilitation. In addition, a 132-bed Restorative/Nursing Home Care Unit and 60 domiciliary are located at the Uptown Division. The Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center and Eisenhower Army Medical Center at Fort Gordon entered into a Joint Venture for Shared Services, which provides for the cost-effective sharing of resources between these two federal health care facilities in the Augusta metropolitan area.

Veterans Crisis Line

Crisis helpline for Service Members, Veterans and Retirees

Veterinary Treatment Facility (Fort Gordon)

Provides full-service veterinary care to government owned animals and to privately owned animals as space allows.

Victory Fitness Center

Exercise, fitness center

Warrior Adventure Quest (WAQ):

A Soldier reintegration program which combines a high adrenaline activity with resilience skills training. WAQ mitigates the negative impact of high risk behaviors common among some Soldiers who have recently returned from deployments. The high adventure activity is tied to resilience training which enhances unit readiness by building unit cohesion.

Woodworth Consolidated Library

The Library serves a consolidated and dual mission to F & MWR (Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation) and TRADOC (Training and Doctrine) Commands. Services and collections encompass a wealth of useful print, electronic, and human resources supporting education, self-development, and well-being. Its mission is to empower, motivate, and inspire its’ patrons through proactive delivery of real-world information services for the Military community's professional, academic, and social prosperity. In its continued efforts to provide the most well-rounded customer service possible, it also offers FREE test proctoring and FREE notary services.

Wounded Soldier and Family Hotline

Hotline for wounded Soldiers and family members

Wounded Warrior Ombudsman Program

The Wounded Warrior Ombudsmen serve as a local resource, facilitator, and problem solver for Service Members and their Families. Ombudsmen are located in the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) and serve as a liaison between MEDCOM, the Soldier and Family member, the MTF commander, and the Warrior in Transition Unit (WTU) commander. The Ombudsman assists WTU and non-WTU Soldiers and their Families with medical related issues. The Wounded Soldier Family Hotline (WSFH) [(800) 984-8523] serves as a 24/7 resource to any beneficiary seeking assistance with a medical issue/concern including wounded, ill, and injured Soldiers, and military Caregivers. Whether you have questions about the Disability Evaluation System process, the VA Caregiver Program, or benefits, the WSFH and Ombudsmen are standing by to assist. If you are not in a community with an Ombudsman, please call the Wounded Soldier and Family Hotline at (800) 984-8523.

Youth and Teen Center

State-of-the-art, fully functional computer lab, a teen lounge, a middle school lounge, basketball court, a homework lab, a music room with a sound booth and a kitchen. Children ages 12 – 19, or 6th - 12th grade, of Active Duty, Families Members, and Department of Defense Civilians. Contractors and Retirees are eligible for some events.

Fort Eisenhower

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