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.
Category: Other Education Resources, Other Employment Resources, Finding a Job, Blended Families, Child Care, Families and Deployment, Parenting, Infants, Family Safety, Stress Management, News Sources, Deployment Readiness, Leader Support, Other Military Resources
Population: Family Members, Retirees, Service Members, Civilian Personnel
When: Monday-Friday 0700-1630 1st & 3rd Thursday 0700-1300
Where: 3060 Stanley Rd., Bldg. 2797 JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
Cost: None
Phone: 210) 221-2705 & (210) 221-2418
Email: usaf.jbsa.502-abw.mbx.mfrc@mail.mil
Resource Provider: Army Community Service (ACS)
Last Updated: 5/15/2020
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.
Category: Other Education Resources, Physical Fitness
Population: Service Members
When: Virtual
Where: https://sites.google.com/view/awcprep/home?authuser=0
Cost: None
Phone: 210-539-1254
Resource Provider: Wellness Center
Last Updated: 7/28/2021
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.
Category: Other Education Resources, Physical Fitness
Population: Service Members
When: Virtual
Where: Virtual
Cost: None
Phone: 210-539-1254
Resource Provider: Wellness Center
Last Updated: 7/28/2021
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.
Category: Higher Education, Military Education, Other Education Resources, Scholarships and Education Assistance
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
When: Call for information
Where: Fort Sam Houston Education Center 2408 N. New Braunfels Ave. (Bldg. 2248) Fort Sam Houston, Texas 78234
Cost: Free
Phone: (210) 221-1738
Resource Provider: Army Education Center
Last Updated: 5/16/2020
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.
Category: Other Education Resources, Child Health and Development, Tobacco Cessation
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Cost: None
Resource Provider: Other Government Agencies
Last Updated: 11/6/2020
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...
Category: Other Education Resources
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members
Intended for: Civilian Employees and their families
When: 24/7 365 days a year
Cost: None
Phone: 866-580-9046
Resource Provider: Air Force Service Provider
Last Updated: 2/7/2021
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.
Category: Domestic Violence, Other Behavioral Health Resources, Other Education Resources, Other Local Emergency Services, Child Abuse and Neglect
Population: Family Members, Service Members
Intended for: Active duty members and their dependents.
When: Call for information
Where: 2270 Stanley Road, building 198
Cost: None
Phone: 210-221-1996 24/7 Hotline Number (210) 367-1213
Resource Provider: Family Advocacy Program (FAP)
Last Updated: 5/16/2020
Keith Campbell Memorial Library
FSH Community Library
Category: Other Education Resources
Population: Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: All persons living and/or working on the installation.
When: Monday 11 am to 6 pm Tuesday 9 am to 8 pm Wednesday 9 am to 8 pm Thursday 9 am to 8 pm Friday 11 am to 6 pm Saturday
Where: Bldg. 1222 3011 Harney Rd Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
Cost: No costs
Phone: (210) 221-4387
Resource Provider: Other Military Service Provider
Last Updated: 5/18/2020
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.
Category: Finding a Job, Other Employment Resources, Other Education Resources, Blended Families, Families and Deployment, Child Health and Development, Infants, Parenting, Stress Management, Sleep, News Sources, Lending Closet, Other Relocation Resources, Clubs, Conflict Resolution, Coping Skills, Financial Planning, Relationship Building
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: 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.
When: Call for info
Where: 2160 Kenly Ave., Bldg. 1249 JBSA-Lackland, TX 78236-5113
Cost: None
Phone: 210-984-1076 or 210-238-5528
Email: 802fss.fsfr@us.af.mil
Resource Provider: Air Force Service Provider
Last Updated: 1/20/2021
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
Category: Anxiety, Depression, Anger Management, Other Education Resources
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
When: Call for appointment
Where: The Family Life Center at The Vogel Resiliency Center, Bldg. 367. 2490 Stanley Rd Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
Cost: None
Phone: (210) 672-0529 or (210)-421-9387
Resource Provider: Other Military Service Provider
Last Updated: 4/24/2020
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.
Category: Anxiety, Other Behavioral Health Resources, Other Education Resources, Child Health and Development, Other Health Resources, Physical Fitness, Stress Management
Population: Family Members, Retirees, Service Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard Soldiers, as well as Family members and Department of the Army Civilians.
When: Call for information
Where: Bldg. 2620 Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
Cost: None
Phone: (210) 808-6089
Resource Provider: Ready and Resilient (R2)
Last Updated: 7/7/2020
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.
Category: Other Education Resources, Finding a Job, Other Employment Resources, Blended Families, Child Care, Child Health and Development, Families and Deployment, Family Safety, Infants, Parenting, Sleep, Stress Management, Other Recreation Resources, Lending Closet, Other Relocation Resources, Other Safety Resources, Clubs, Coping Skills, Financial Planning
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Service Members, Retirees
Intended for: 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.
When: Call for info
Where: 555 F Street West, Bldg. 693 JBSA-Randolph, TX 78150
Cost: None
Phone: (210) 652-5321
Email: Randolphmfrc@us.af.mil
Resource Provider: Air Force Service Provider
Last Updated: 1/20/2021
Religious Education and Services
Religious Education and Services (all faiths) time and location
Category: Anxiety, Other Education Resources, Families and Deployment
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
When: See website
Where: See website
Cost: free
Phone: (210) 221-5010
Resource Provider: Religious Support Office (RSO)
Last Updated: 4/23/2020
Smoke Free
Learn about different tools to help you quit and how to use them.
Category: Other Education Resources, Child Health and Development, Tobacco Cessation
Population: Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: Everyone
Cost: None
Resource Provider: Other Government Agencies
Last Updated: 11/6/2020
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.
Category: Military Education, Other Education Resources, Leader Support, Other Safety Resources, Relationship Building
Population: Civilian Personnel, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: Call for information.
When: Call for information
Where: Suicide Prevention Program 2430 Stanley Road BLDG 143
Cost: No costs
Phone: (210) 221-1696
Resource Provider: Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP)
Last Updated: 1/7/2021
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.
Category: Other Education Resources, Child Health and Development, Physical Fitness, Tobacco Cessation
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: Everyone
Cost: Free
Phone: N/A
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 11/6/2020
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.
Category: Scholarships and Education Assistance, Other Education Resources, Finding a Job, Job Training, Retirement, Other Employment Resources, Leader Support, Transitioning to Civilian Life, Veterans' Affairs, Other Military Resources, Wounded Warriors and Caregivers
Population: Family Members, Service Members
When: Call for information
Cost: None
Phone: (210) 221-2418
Resource Provider: Soldier for Life - Transition Assistance Program (SFL-TAP)
Last Updated: 5/15/2020
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.
Category: Other Education Resources, Child Health and Development, Men's Health, Physical Fitness, Tobacco Cessation
Population: Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: Everyone
Cost: None
Phone: N/A
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 11/6/2020
Virtual Health Coaching - Army Wellness Center
Healthy Meal Planning
Fitness Goal-Setting
Macro-nutrient Recommendations
Stress Management
Sleep Hygiene
Health and Wellness Goals
Category: Anxiety, Other Education Resources, Nutrition, Sleep, Stress Management, Weight Management
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Where: Virtual
Cost: None
Phone: 210-539-1254
Email: mailto:usarmy.jbsa.medcom-bamc.mbx.army-wellness-jbsa@mail.mil?subject=Virtual%20Health%20Coaching
Resource Provider: Other Military Service Provider
Last Updated: 8/7/2020
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.
Category: Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Other Education Resources, Nutrition, Tobacco Cessation, Blended Families, Family Safety, Infants, Parenting, Weight Management
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
When: Monday - Friday 0730-1630 hours
Where: 2490 Stanley Road, Bldg. 367 Fort Sam Houston, Texas 78234
Cost: Free
Phone: (210) 539-1281/1282
Resource Provider: Ready and Resilient (R2)
Last Updated: 7/12/2020
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.
Category: Other Recreation Resources, Computers and Internet Access, Special Needs Adults, Stress Management, Wounded Warriors and Caregivers, Anxiety, Depression, Other Education Resources
Population: Family Members, Service Members
Intended for: All wounded, injured, or ill active duty service members assigned/attached to SAMMC’s Warrior
Transition Battalion (WTB) and the unit equivalents as outlined in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013: Active
Duty AW2, U.S. Marine Corps’ Wounded Warrior Battalion East (WWBE), U.S. Air Force (AMTU and Active Duty AFW2),
U.S. Navy (Safe Harbor), U.S Coast Guard, SOCOM Care Recovery Program, and their dependents and/or immediate
family members are eligible for services at the WFSC. Any Surviving Family Members of Service Members who died while
on active duty, after retirement, or the death is deemed service connected (Gold Star) are eligible to participate.
All other individuals/guests entering this facility (e.g., military, civilian staff, retirees, others, etc.) are not eligible
to receive services/support from this organization, nor participate in our internal or off site events.
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Fridays: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (0800-1800 hours) Thursdays: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (0800-2000 hours) Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays: Closed
Where: 3138 Rawley E. Chambers (Bldg. 3628) Fort Sam Houston, TX 78219
Cost: None
Phone: (210) 916-8367
Resource Provider: Other Military Service Provider
Last Updated: 6/26/2020
