Community Health Promotion Site

Community Health Promotion

Child/Youth Services

Babysitting/CPR Training

American Red Cross - West Central Georgia Chapter
3940 Rosemont Drive, Columbus, Georgia 31904
(706) 323-5614
http://www.redcross.org/courses/index.jsp?_requestid=404334
Course Description: Offers both Family First Aid and CPR Online, and Babysitting Basics Course Online
Fees: Babysitting Basics: $25 - First Aid/CPR: $30
Eligibility Requirements: Designed for students ages 11 and older.

Childcare

Child and Youth School Services (CYSS)
Building 104, 104 Marchant Street, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
(706) 545-2079
Registration Open Monday – Friday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Child Care Centers: Weekdays: 5:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
https://benning.armymwr.com/programs/child-development-centers
Description of Services: CYSS offers several child development centers providing a safe, caring environment that fosters social, emotional, physical and creative development. All centers are fully accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Fees are based on family income. Register at Parent Central Services, Building 104.
Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty Soldiers, Families, Retirees (Based on Availability), DoD Civilians, DoD Contractors

Children: Rearing/Parenting Skill/Mentoring

Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program (FAP)
Lewis Hall, Building 36, 7131 Richardson Circle, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
(706) 545-3202 or (706) 626-2541
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
https://benning.armymwr.com/programs/army-community-services6/
Description of Services: First Steps Program, New Parent Support Program, FAP Education and Training.
Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty Soldiers, Families and Retirees.

Chaplain Counseling Center Building 974, Lincoln Street, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
(706) 545-1760
Monday- Friday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
http://www.benning.army.mil/garrison/chaplains/FamilyLife.html
Description of Services: The center provides individual, couple and Family counseling for military ID holders.
Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty, Family Members, Retirees

FAP First Steps Program
Lewis Hall, Building 36, 7131 Richardson Circle, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
(706) 544-2020
Monday – Friday 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
https://benning.armymwr.com/programs/army-community-services6/
Description of Services: Visits every parent of a newborn at Martin Army Hospital prior to discharge, provides parent educational materials/resources referrals, and provides Outreach Support/Follow- Up calls for 90 days.
Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty Soldiers, Families and Retirees

FAP New Parent Support Program
Building 9608, 7171-1st Cavalry Division Road, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
(706) 545-9358, (706) 626-2599, (706) 545-9857
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
https://benning.armymwr.com/programs/army-community-services6/
Description of Services: Provides home visits, play groups, parenting education and support, newborn care basics, Nurturing America’s Military Families Curriculum, Scream free parenting curriculum, Child Development Education, Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Education, Infant Massage.
Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty Soldiers, Families and Retirees

FAP Education & Training
Lewis Hall, Building 36, 7131 Richardson Circle, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
(706) 545-3202 or (706) 626-2541
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
https://benning.armymwr.com/programs/army-community-services6/
Description of Services: Mandatory Commanders' desk –side briefing (within 45 days of assuming command), Safety Education for Children, Stress Management Seminars, Community Education Awareness
Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty Soldiers, Families and Retirees

Military Family Life Consultants (MFLC)
Building 7, 7117 Baltzell Avenue, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
(706) 5566-1033
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
https://benning.armymwr.com/programs/military-family-life-consultants
Description of Services: Provides solution oriented consultations to individuals, couples, Families, and groups. Flexible appointment times and meeting locations. Sessions are confidential.
Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty, Army Reserve/National Guard, Family Members, Retirees and Civilian Personnel.

Safety Car Seat Inspection

Department of Emergency Services (DES)
Building 215, Wold Avenue, Fort Benning, GA
(706) 545-5222
Expectant Parent Tutorial Appointment: (706) 544-4000
Hours: 3rd Thursday of each Month - Any time at Building 9203 behind Martin Army Hospital
https://benning.armymwr.com/programs/military-family-life-consultants
Description of Services: Inspects car seats to ensure it is installed properly for the safety of your child.
Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty Soldiers, Reserve/National Guard, Families and Retirees, DoD Civilians

Schools and School Transition Support

Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA)
Building 2670, 7441 Custer Road, Fort Benning, Georgia, 31905
(706) 545-7276
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
https://www.dodea.edu/Americas/southeast/FortBenning/index.cfm
Description of Services: Fort Benning currently has six elementary schools and one middle school, offering education for all children of military personnel living on post.
Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty Soldiers and Families residing on Fort Benning.

Fort Benning School Support Services
School Liaison
Building 104, Marchant Avenue, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
(706) 545-3062
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
https://benning.armymwr.com/programs/child-youth-school-services/
Description of Services: Works with Child, Youth and School Services and the local school community to address educational issues involving military children.
Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty Soldiers, Family Members

Chattahoochee County School District
326 Broad Street, Cusseta, Georgia 31805
(706) 989-3648
http://www.chattco.org/
Description of Services: Students residing on Fort Benning of High School age have the option of attending Chattahoochee High School. Located 10 minutes south of Columbus and borders the south side of Fort Benning.
Eligibility Requirements: Students of Active Duty personnel stationed at Fort Benning residing in Chattahoochee County

Muscogee County School District
2960 Macon Road, Columbus, Georgia 31906
(706) 748-2000
Military Student Transition Consultant (706) 748 -2254
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
https://www.muscogee.k12.ga.us/
Description of Services: Offers several high schools, magnet programs and charter schools for students of Fort Benning to choose from. Offers a full time Military Transition Consultant within the school district.

Harris County School District
132 Barnes Mill Road, Hamilton, Georgia 31811
(706) 628-4206

Phenix City School District
1212 9th Avenue, Phenix City, Alabama 36868
(334) 298-0534
http://www.pcboe.net/

Russell County School District
506 14th Street, Phenix City, Alabama 36867
(334) 298- 6845
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. -5 p.m.

Lee County School District
2410 Society Hill Road, Opelika, Alabama 36801
(334) 705-6000
http://www.lee.k12.al.us/
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Special Needs

Educational Developmental Services
Bldg 9204 (2nd Floor), 7950 Martin Loop, Fort Benning, GA 31905.
(706) 545-3835/1161/5560
Monday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
http://www.edis.army.mil/
Description of Services: Provides early intervention services in accordance with the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to all infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) with developmental delays, and the Families who are entitled to education from the Department of Defense schools on Fort Benning.
Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty Soldiers and Families residing on Fort Benning.

Exceptional Family Member Program
Building 7, 7117 Baltzell Avenue, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
(706) 544-4043
Monday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
https://benning.armymwr.com/programs/army-community-services5
Description of Services: Assists the Soldier who has a special needs Family member with physical, emotional, or intellectual disorder limiting that person’s ability to take part in activities with peers and/or requires special treatment, therapy, education, training, or counseling. Services includes: workshops, support groups, community support, respite care, intensive case management, disability resources, and recreational activities. For EFMP overseas screenings, enrollments, updates or disenrollment’s contact MEDDAC EFMP at (762) 408-2423.
Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty Soldiers, Reserve/National Guard (on active duty longer than 30 days), Family Members

Youth/Teen Programs

Child and Youth School Services (CYSS) Middle School and Teen Program
Building 1055, McIver Street, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
(706) 545-3540
Administration Office: Monday – Friday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Teen Center:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 2:30PM- 6:30 PM
Tuesday: 1:30PM-6:30PM
Every Friday: 2:30PM-10PM
Every other Saturday: 2 PM – 10 PM

Summer Hours: (effective May 28)
Monday – Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Every other Friday: 2:30 PM – 10PM
Every other Saturday: 12PM – 10 PM

https://benning.armymwr.com/programs/middle-school-teen-program
Description of Services: Offers a variety of after school and summer programs for middle schoolers and teens. Must be registered with CYSS.
Eligibility Requirements: Children of Active Duty Soldiers assigned to Fort Benning.

Chaplain Counseling Center
Building 974, Lincoln Street, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
(706) 545-1760
Monday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
http://www.benning.army.mil/garrison/chaplains/FamilyLife.html
Description of Services: Provides individual, couple and Family counseling for military ID holders.
Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty, Family Members, Retirees

Child and Youth School Services (CYSS) - Youth Sports and Fitness
Building 2288, Alenko Road, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
(706) 545-1853
Monday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
https://benning.armymwr.com/programs/youth-sports-fitness
Description of Services: Offers year – round team and individual sports for ages 3-15. Team sports include: soccer, t-ball, baseball, football, basketball, track and field, swimming, cheerleading and more.
Eligibility Requirements: Children of Active Duty Soldiers assigned to Fort Benning. Must be registered with CYSS and have a current sports physical.

Child and Youth Behavioral- Military Family Life Consultants (CYB-MFLC)
Building 1056, Baltzell Avenue, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
(706) 969- 9886
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
https://benning.armymwr.com/programs/military-family-life-consultants
Description of Services: Provides support and assistance to the youth of Soldiers having trouble coping with concerns and issues of daily life. Flexible appointment times and meeting locations. Sessions are CONFDENTIAL, no records kept and service is free.
Eligibility Requirements: Youth of Active Duty, National Guard & Reserve, and military Family members.