A-to-Z Index

Community and Outpatient Nutrition Clinic

Group classes are offered for the following conditions: prediabetes, newly diagnosed diabetes, gestational diabetes, bariatric surgery and weight loss (for both Active Duty Service and Family Members). A follow-up, individual appointment with a Registered Dietitian is available after attending the above classes. Patients with other diet-related conditions, such as heart healthy (high blood pressure or cholesterol monitoring) diet therapy, sports or performance nutrition counseling, gastrointestinal support for conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome or disease or fatty liver or management of dietary allergies, may schedule an individual appointment with a Registered Dietitian.

Military Family Readiness Center (formally Army Community Services)

Linking service members and their families with the right resources to meet their specific needs on JBSA or within the local community. We offer a variety of trainings, workshops, and one-on-one consultations to supports individuals, families, and leadership with programs that strengthen our communities, encourage self-sufficiency, enhance mission readiness and resiliency, and ease adaptation to the military way of life.

ACFT P.R.E.P

The Army Wellness Center PREP site was created in collaboration with the Army-Baylor Physical Therapy Program to provide asynchronous learning resources to units and individuals. Take a look around the site, and direct any questions to the Army Wellness Center.

ACFT P.R.E.P.

The Army Wellness Center PREP site was created in collaboration with the Army-Baylor Physical Therapy Program to provide asynchronous learning resources to units and individuals. Take a look around the site, and direct any questions to the Army Wellness Center.

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous® is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

Aquatic Center

The Aquatic Center offers an inexpensive refreshing splash of summer fun. The Aquatics Team offers private and group swimming lessons; youth swim lessons, and life guarding classes. The pool also hosts special events like triathlon, dive-in movies and a dog day at the pool. The pool can be reserved for private parties and unit trainings.

Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP)

ACAP provides mandatory pre-separation counseling, assists in completing pre-separation counseling checklist, and provide one on one transition and employment counseling.

Army Commanders’ Risk Reduction Toolkit (CRRT)

 Commander’s Risk Reduction Toolkit (CRRT) II training is being conducted virtually. The CRRT provides commanders real-time insight into their Soldiers’ individual readiness levels using personnel data covering over 40 factors potentially facilitating high-risk events which may negatively impact overall mission readiness.

Army Continuing Education System

JBSA - Fort Sam Houston Education Center provides counseling services on military academic planning, community colleges, tuition assistance, GI Bill, commissioning programs, certifications, military correspondence courses, vocational training, veteran's educational benefits, testing and professional military education, and foreign languages.

Army Emergency Relief (AER) Program

AER is the Army's own emergency financial assistance organization and is dedicated to "Helping the Army To Take Care of Its Own." AER provides commanders with a valuable asset in accomplishing their base command responsibility for the morale and welfare of soldiers. AER helps Soldiers and their dependents, by providing emergency aid, in the form of either a direct grant (a cash gift, not to be repaid) or an interest-free loan, and by giving college scholarships to children of Soldiers.

Army Family Team Building/Military Family Team Building

The mission of Army/Military Family Team Building (MFTB) is to educate and train service members and their family in a variety of skills, continuing a tradition that dates back 200 years. MFTB is serious about readiness—mission readiness and family readiness

Army Housing Office

Owns and operates military housing on post. Lincoln Military Housing Office Bldg 407, Dickman Road, Office: (210) 270-7638 Fax: (210) 270-7699 24-Hr Emergency Service Line: (210) 225-5564 Army Housing Online User Services https://www.housing.army.mil/

Army Substance Abuse Program

ASAP is responsible for providing guidance and leadership on all non-clinical alcohol and other drug policy issues; developing, establishing, administering, and evaluating non-clinical alcohol and other drug (AOD) abuse prevention, education, and training programs; overseeing the Military, Drug Free Workplace and Department of Transportation biochemical (drug) testing programs. Provide Soldiers, Commanders, ASAP personnel, Unit Prevention Leaders (UPL) and all other members of the Army community with information on our Biochemical (drug) Testing Programs, Risk Reduction Program (RRP), Soldier Assistance Program (SAP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), alcohol and drug abuse prevention training materials.

Army Wellness Center (Virtual Classes Offered)

The Army Wellness Center program helps Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines, Retirees, Family members, and Civil Service build and sustain good health. It empowers them to set their own health goals and achieve them. It addresses lifestyle change in areas that affect both short- and long-term health, engaging people in their "life space" - the places where they live, work, relax and rest

Becomeanex.org

A free digital resource developed through a partnership between Truth Initiative and the Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependence Center. Resources to help tobacco users quit; using an active social community, text and e-mail messaging support, expert guidance and interactive quitting tools.

Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS)

Enhance the morale and welfare of single Soldiers, increase retention and sustain combat readiness. BOSS is the collective voice of single Soldiers through the chain of command, which serves as a tool for commanders to gauge the morale of single Soldiers regarding quality of life issues. Additionally, BOSS also sponsors a variety of activities before, during and after deployment to maintain the morale of single Soldiers affected by increased operational tempo and deployment stress.

Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC)

Patient care, graduate medical education and research. The only verified Level I Trauma Center within the Department of Defense (DoD).

Budge Dental Clinic

Provides Dental Health

Building Strong and Ready Families

Chaplains provide marriage, family, and individual counseling/therapy through the integration of religious support and modern psychological theories. We offer clients the right to take personal responsibility for their life choices. Every client is honored, respected, and valued as a person created in the image of God.

Bundles for Babies

Information is provided on financial planning from conception to college and support programs offered within the community. Information is also provided on budgeting for a baby, dental clinics, the New Parent Support Program, and more. At the end of the class, patrons affiliated with the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard will receive a gift, courtesy of the Air Force Aid Society. Registration is required.

Camp Bullis Rod-n-Gun Recreation Center

Open to DOD Cardholders to fire their personally-owned firearms (pistols, rifles and shotguns 7.62 caliber or less). Targets range from 7-25 yards for pistols and 25-125 yards for rifles, no super magnums. All firearms must be registered at the Recreation Center. The range may close unexpectedly due to weather or unit practice. Range users should call before coming out for target practice. DOD ID cardholders can sponsor up to 2 non-DOD guests.

Casualty Notification Office

Primary mission is to alleviate grief's impact and to provide excellent expedient recovery support to the primary next of kin (PNOK) and other identified family members of the critically injured or deceased active duty Army Soldiers, Retirees, or non-retired Veterans by providing high quality, quick and responsive, professional service with the assigned CAC Region.

Center for the Intrepid (CFI)

State-of-the-art amputee care, assisting patients as they return to the highest levels of physical, psychological and emotional function.

Chaplain - Military Family Life Chaplain

Chaplains provide marriage, family, and individual counseling/therapy through integrating sound spiritual principles and modern psychological theories. We offer clients the right to take personal responsibility for their life choices. Every client is honored, respected, and valued as a person created in the image of God.

Child Care

There are two-day care centers on Fort Sam Houston and both offer hourly care, full-time care, a preschool program and before/after school care for children between six weeks and five years of age. Family Child Care (FCC) offers age-appropriate care for children 4 weeks through 12 years of age in approved homes.

Child Development Center

Offers a developmental program for children between six weeks and five years of age. The center provides meals and snacks. The CDC is accredited by the National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and certified by the Department of Defense (DOD). The CDC offers a seamless childcare and youth delivery system. At Fort Sam Houston CYS programs are: Child Development Center Head Start Center Family Child Care Homes School Age Services (Before/After School and Camps), Middle School/Teen Program Sports and Fitness Program CYS Liaison Education and Outreach Services (CLEOS): Outreach Services and School Liaison Services

Couple's Communication and Relationship Building

Family Life Chaplain conducts couple and group counseling to provide tools and assistance to work through issues.

COVID-19 Behavioral Health Support Line

COVID-19 Behavioral Health Support Line for those needing help managing stress and anxiety related to COVID-19. The Behavioral Health Support Line is not intended for emergent care or replace medical counseling. If you need immediate help call 911, or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) anytime and you will be connected to a professional counselor.

CPT Jennifer M. Moreno Primary Care Clinic

The CPT Jennifer M. Moreno Primary Care Clinic provides accessible, high quality, cost-effective and customer focused interdisciplinary health care for active duty, adult and pediatric TRICARE Prime and TRICARE PLUS enrollees, Warrior in Transition and other beneficiaries. The scope of comprehensive services includes readiness care, chronic and acute illness care, preventive health maintenance, health promotion and wellness, education and counseling, and specialty consultation and referral.

Department of Behavioral Health (DBH)- BAMC

Comprehensive quality behavioral healthcare to patients through individualized and evidenced-based care. Build strategic partnerships that enhance continuity of care, capacity and resilience. Featured Clinics: Multi-Disciplinary Behavioral Health Clinic, Campus Behavioral Health Services, Child and Family Behavioral Health Services, Clinical Health Psychology Neuropsychology Services, Inpatient Behavioral Health, BAMC ER, Psychological Health Intensive Outpatient Program, Addiction Medicine Intensive Outpatient Program, Residential Treatment Program

Dining Facilities (DFAC)

Breakfast = $3.50 Lunch = $5.65 Dinner = $4.90 MREs and Flight Meals are priced at $5.65 each.

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.

Emergency Communication Messages - Red Cross

Red Cross emergency communication provides Service Members and their commands with complete, accurate, and verified information describing the circumstances of a family emergency.

Employee Assistance Program

Emotional Health * Family and Relationship Challenges * Alcohol and Substance Abuse Resources and Support * Financial and Legal Consult * Job Concerns * Work-Life Balance - Child and Elder Care Resources - Health and Wellness - Education - Home Improvement - Emergency Preparedness - Travel * And So Much More...

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

EFMP is a mandatory enrollment program that works with military and civilian agencies to provide comprehensive and coordinated community support, housing, educational, medical, and personnel services to active duty personnel and their family members.

Family Advocacy Program

Helps active duty members and their dependents build healthy and resilient families by addressing challenges that contribute to abusive/neglectful relationships. The program’s mission is for prevention of family maltreatment and provides individual and marital therapy, seminars, and educational groups focused on couples communication, parenting, stress, anger management, etc. The program also provides home-based therapy and nursing services to families with children ages 0-3 in order to accommodate the unique challenges of families with young children.

Family Child Care (FCC)

Family Child Care (FCC) offers age appropriate care for children 2 weeks through 12 years of age in approved homes. The care offered by military sponsored Family Child Care providers are based on current knowledge of child development and early childhood education.

Family Readiness Group (FRG) Leader and Liaison Training

FRG’s provide support to enhance the flow of information, increase resiliency of a soldier and their family, providing practical tools for pre/post deployments and separation, enhance the well-being and esprit de corps within the unit.

Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP)

FVAP provides the miiltary community with voting assistance and to answer voting questions.

Fort Sam Houston Akeroyd Blood Donor Center

The Akeroyd Blood Donor Center collects whole blood and platelet apheresis donations (by appointment). Your donation helps to ensure the high quality care of our service members, retirees and family members worldwide. The Army Blood Program, a service component of the tri-service Armed Services Blood Program, is currently involved in an initiative to collect licensed fresh plasma from volunteer donors. The donations will be converted into freeze-dried plasma, a new product that may significantly increase the survival rates for service members wounded on the battlefield.

Fort Sam Houston Moral, Recreation, and Welfare (MWR)

MWR activities across JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, JBSA-Lackland, JBSA-Randolph, JBSA-Camp Bullis and JBSA Recreation Park at Canyon Lake.

Fort Sam Houston Tax Center

Tax preparation services.

Fort Sam Houston Youth Programs

The JBSA-FSH Youth Programs offers recreation and educational programs for youth in grades 6th-12th. The activities within the program provide youth with many wide-ranging recreational, social, leadership and volunteer opportunities. Youth Programs also has a school age program that offers before and after school care for youth ages 5-12. Summer and holiday camps are available seasonally. School Age Programs offers clubs during the school year for a variety of interests and are affiliated with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and 4-H Clubs. W. Ed Parker Youth Center-Bldg. 1630 (210) 221-3502/ (210) 221-4492 Youth Sports- (210) 221-5519 Patch/Chafee Youth Center- Bldg. 2515 (210) 221-3630/3164 Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Girl Scouts is a preeminent leadership development organization for girls. And with programs for girls from coast to coast and across the globe. Girls Scouts offers every girl a chance to do something amazing

Harlequin Dinner Theater

A community theatre in which guests get dinner and a show.

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.

IHG Army Hotels-Powless House

Lodging, Meeting Spaces, Activity Areas

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.

JBSA - Legal Assistance

The Judge Advocate provides on-time and on-target legal services to individuals and organizations in the areas of military justice, adverse administrative actions and ethics, civil, operations, environmental, labor and contract law. The Judge Advocate provides preventive law and legal assistance.

Jimmy Brought Fitness Center (MWR)

The Jimmy Brought Fitness Center has a main workout area for cardio and aerobics, weight lifting and leisure sports with a basketball court and racquetball courts. Fitness equipment orientation is provided monthly and covers the proper usage of cardiovascular and resistance training equipment, along with an introduction into other fitness training concepts.

Joint Personnel Processing Center (In/Out Processing)

Army Reassignments Branch, Army Transition Branch, Army Records Branch, Onward To Opportunity, DFAS, Navy PSD, AF MPS, Transportation, Retirement Services/PH/TEX VET, Passports, ID Cards, Air Force Civilian Personnel, Air Force/Army Military Pay, Air Force Non-Appropriated Funds

Keith Campbell Memorial Library

FSH Community Library

Key Spouses Program

Key Spouse program is a commander's program created to enhance unit family readiness, and the role of the Key Spouse team is to lead that effort, helping build readiness and resilience, and establish a sense of community within the unit. JBSA-Randolph at 210-652-5321; or JBSA-Lackland at 210-671-3722.

Lackland - Military & Family Readiness Center

Linking service members and their families with the right resources to meet their specific needs on JBSA or within the local community. Services provided by JBSA-Military & Family Readiness are open to all branches of services, active duty, reservists, National Guard, retirees, surviving spouses, their families, and DOD civilians employees unless otherwise stated.

Lackland Frame Shop

JBSA - Lackland AFB builds many different sizes and designs of frames to accommodate your framing needs. Custom build flag boxes for retirements, 3D memorabilia boxes or frames for keep sake items can also be created. The Frame Shop also offers minor restoration and preservation services to help maintain the quality and life of your item. Bring in your artwork for a free quote, prices vary.

METC Fitness Center (MWR)

The METC Fitness and Sports Center offers a variety of strength equipment and cardio machines. These include squat racks, free weights, selectorized strength equipment, treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes, stair climbers, Jacob’s Ladders, and much more. Upstairs, we have a 200m (1/8 mile) indoor track with three lanes in case the Texas heat is too much. We have two basketball courts with newly finished wooden floors. We also have a covered outdoor BeaverFit Gym Box, complete with squat racks and all of the functional fitness equipment you’ll need to have a great workout.

Metropolitan Health District, City of San Antonio

Military & Family Life Counselors (MFLCs) - Virtual Services Available

Services to help Service Members, spouses, children and staff address: » Deployment and reintegration issues » Marriage and relationship issues » Parenting and family issues » Communication challenges » Stress and anxiety » Sadness, grief and loss » Daily life issues

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 Family Life Chaplain Center

Chaplains provides marriage, family, and individual counseling/therapy through integrating sound Spiritual principles and modern psychological theories. We offer clients the right to take personal responsibility for their life choices. Every client is honored, respected, and valued as a person created in the image of God.

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.

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.

New Parent Support Program (NPSP)

The New Parent Support Program (NPSP) provides education and support to expectant and new or experienced parents and families via home visits with registered nurses. Services are individualized and focus on education regarding pregnancy, mother/baby care, childbirth, newborn care, breastfeeding and bottle feeding, how your baby grows and much more! For more information please call the New Parent Support Program office at the Active Duty member’s assigned base. All services are free

Personal Financial Counseling (PFC)

Personal Financial Counselors provide financial education and counseling services. Education and counseling provided on numerous personal financial topics from basic budgeting, credit and debt management, consumer awareness, and achieving financial goals for retirement, education, and more. Also, provided are Information and Referral services for local, state, and federal programs such as emergency financial assistance.

R2 Performance Center (Ready and Resilient)

The Ready and Resilient Performance (R2) program have been tasked with ensuring our service members, their families, and Army civilians have the training and knowledge to improve their psychological health and resiliency. The Fort Sam Houston R2 Training Center is accomplishing this by certifying service members and civilians as Master Resiliency Trainers (MRT). Commanders will use the MRT’s to make sure Soldiers and their families have the knowledge and resiliency to bounce back from adversity.

Randolph - Military & Family Readiness Center

JBSA-Military & Family Readiness Centers incorporate Airman & Family Readiness, Army Community Service (ACS) and Fleet & Family Support providing a full range of programs and services to support mission readiness.

Religious Education and Services

Religious Education and Services (all faiths) time and location

San Antonio Food Bank

Food assistance and distribution, nutrition, health, and wellness programs, federal benefits assistance, job assistance, food assistance for pets of low income families, farmers market.

School Age Services (SAS)

The SAS Program is accredited by the National After School Association and certified by Department of Defense an offers a Before and After School Program, Open Recreation Program, Reserve Hourly Care, Seasonal Camps (Spring, Fall, Winter, and Summer) and Teacher In-Service Camps for children in first through sixth grades. The Before School Program operates Monday-Friday from 6 a.m. until school begins on Fort Sam Houston Elementary School regular school days. The After School Program begins at the release from school and until 6 p.m. daily. All children using the School-Age Services Program must be registered with Child and Youth Services Central Registration.

Smoke Free

Learn about different tools to help you quit and how to use them.

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.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information.

Suicide Intervention and Prevention Training

Suicide Prevention Program provides training on what to do in the event someone encounters a person contemplating suicide and what to do. ACE-SI, ASIST.

Survivor Outreach Services (SOS)

The SOS Program serves as the advocate for the Survivor. The SOS Program provides support, information, and services closest to where the Family resides.

Talk About Vaping

Free educational resources including a conversation guide to talk to your child about vaping from the American Lung Association and the Ad Council.

The Transition Assistance Program (TAP)

Information, tools, and training to ensure Service members and their spouses are prepared to leave federal service. Whether pursuing additional education, finding a job in the civilian workforce, or starting their own business, TAP offers separating service members and their spouse’s accessible resources and information to make their transitions more successful.

Truth Initiative (Nicotine Resource)

Truth Initiative is America’s largest nonprofit public health organization dedicated to a future where tobacco and nicotine addiction are things of the past.

Unit Level MFLC/ACS Provided

Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLC) are licensed professionals who provide situational, problem-solving counseling anonymously and confidentially. Limited written records are kept, and it is free to military and their family members.

Veteran's Crisis Hotline

Restricted and Unrestricted assistance for adult victims of domestic violence or intimate partner sexual assault.

VFW -Unmet Needs Financial Grants

Unmet Needs is there to help America's military families who have run into unexpected financial difficulties as a result of deployment or other military-related activity or injury. The program provides financial aid grants of up to $1,500 to assist with basic life needs in the form of a grant - not a loan - so no repayment is required. To further ease the burden, we pay the creditor directly.

Virtual Health Coaching - Army Wellness Center

Healthy Meal Planning Fitness Goal-Setting Macro-nutrient Recommendations Stress Management Sleep Hygiene Health and Wellness Goals

Vogel Resiliency Center (VRC)

The Joint Base San Antonio Vogel Resiliency Center (VRC) is a team of experts from multiple agencies working together to empower individuals and organizations to epic well-being.

Warrior and Family Support Center

The Warrior and Family Support Center (WFSC) provides coordinated services and support to all wounded, injured, or ill active duty service members that are receiving medical treatment within the JBSA, Texas area. Including their next-of-kin/extended family members, and the Gold Star (SOS) Families.

Joint Base San Antonio

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