FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTERS

The Family Assistance Centers (FAC) provide a "One Stop Shop & Resource" to help family members cope with any issue they encounter as a military dependent. These centers were established to serve the needs of Service Members, Veterans, Retirees, and their Families.

Six Essential Services:

¨ ID Cards/DEERS: Information and assistance for eligible family members to obtain identification cards and enroll in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS).

 ¨ TRICARE/TRICARE Dental: Assistance in coordinating TRICARE claims and issues with the nearest Health Benefits Advisor, as well as information on TRICARE Health and Dental Programs.

 ¨ Financial Resources & Referral: Referral to the availability of outside grants/loans, emergency relief funds, resources that can assist with resolving financial problems. Assistance with understanding Military Pay.

 ¨ Legal Assistance: Legal information and coordination with the JAG Office for assistance with wills, Power of Attorney (POA), Service Members Civil Relief Act, and other legal matters.

  ¨Crisis Intervention and Referral: Referral and coordination for crisis counseling assistance due to domestic abuse, abuse/neglect of a child or vulnerable adult, or danger to self and/or others with various resources including chaplain and other local human services agencies.

 ¨ Community Information and Outreach: Provide information and referral to various community resources that can assist with an array of unique needs of military families.

During times of deployment and while in garrison, FACs serve as your point of contact for help with any type of problem.  The staff at the FAC will assist and direct service members and their families to the appropriate program or agency.  Stop by and visit the FACs at any of the following locations to get more information: