Community Health Promotion Site

Community Health Promotion

Counseling

Mental Health Treatment

Martin Army Community Hospital
Department of Mental Health
Please see below website for specific clinics, hours and contact information:
https://martin.tricare.mil/Health-Services/Mental-Health/
Description of Services: Specialty mental health treatment including individual and group therapy, medication management, case management and coordination. Walk in availability for acute crisis and safety assessment during business hours. After hours emergency care through the Emergency Department.
Eligibility Requirements: Active-Duty Service Members and Active-Duty Family Members (children and adults).

Anger Management

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: Provides education and training classes about child and spouse abuse prevention, safety education for children and pre-deployment briefings for Soldiers and their family members. Annual classes are mandatory for all military personnel on the dynamics of child and spouse abuse, the availability of treatment services and the Army’s policies regarding family violence. The FAP manager may provide crisis intervention to Soldiers and Family members in emergency situations. Cases involving family violence intervention needing long-term treatment and follow-ups are referred to Social Work Services.
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: Provides individual, couple, and Family counseling for military ID holders.
Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty, Family Members, Retirees

American Red Cross - West Central Georgia Chapter
3940 Rosemont Drive, Columbus, Georgia 31904
(706) 323-5614
http://www.redcross.org/find-help/military-families/deployment-services
Description of Services: Offers workshops and information and support services to military families. Course include: Coping with Deployments, Pre-Deployment Preparedness Tool, Post-Deployment Support Resources
Eligibility Requirements: All Soldiers and Families

Career Counseling

Soldier for Life-Transition Assistance Program (SFL-TAP)
Building 9230, (Next to Commissary) 8150 Marne Road, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
(706) 545-2308/2309
Monday – Friday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Description of Services: Provides benefit information and employment counseling services and resources to help soldiers who are retiring or separating from service.
Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty Soldiers, Family Members, Retirees, Army Reserve/National Guard.

ACS Employment Readiness Program
Building 7, 7117 Baltzell Avenue, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
(706) 545-2836/5385
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
https://benning.armymwr.com/programs/army-community-services4
Description of Services: Offers Army Family members career and job search training, employment and educational information, information on volunteer opportunities, internet job search and assistance in resume writing and goal setting.
Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty, Family Members, Retirees, Army Reserve, National Guard

Army Continuing Education System (ACES)
Building 9230, 8150 Marne Road, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
(706) 545-7397
Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
http://www.benning.army.mil/garrison/DHR/aces.html
Description of Services: Provides assistance to Soldiers and their adult Family Members in developing long and short term educational/professional plans for personal development and growth. Professional career and educational counseling services are available. Other services offered are: Testing Center and the Learning Center which houses the Basic Skills Education Program/ Functional Academic Skills Program.
Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty Soldiers, Army Reserve/National Guard, Family Members

Caregiver Fatigue

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: Provides education and training classes about child and spouse abuse prevention, safety education for children and pre-deployment briefings for Soldiers and their family members. Annual classes are mandatory for all military personnel on the dynamics of child and spouse abuse, the availability of treatment services and the Army’s policies regarding family violence. The FAP manager may provide crisis intervention to Soldiers and Family Members in emergency situations. Cases involving family violence intervention needing long-term treatment and follow-ups are referred to FAP-Clinical at (762) 408-4076.
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: Provides individual, couple and Family counseling for military ID holders.
Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty, Family Members, Retirees

Military Family Life Consultants (MFLC)
Building 7, 7117 Baltzell Avenue, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
(706) 566-1033
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.

Combat Stress

Army Community Service
Building 7, 7117 Baltzell Avenue, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
(706) 545-4043/7517
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Description of Services: Courses offered in family resilience include: Family Resilience Training, Building Mental Toughness Part II/Building Character Strengths, Personal & Family Resilience/Hunting the Good Stuff
Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty Soldiers, Family Members, DoD Civilians (Space Available), 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

Comprehensive Soldier Fitness (CSF2)
Building 35, Room 245, Wold Avenue, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
(706) 545-6033
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Description of Services: CSF2’s Training consists of three main components: Master Resilience Trainers (MRTs), Performance Enhancement, and Institutional Resilience Training
Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty, Family Members, DoD Civilians, Contractors

Children/Families/Marital/Individual

Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program (FAP)
Lewis Hall, Building 36, 7131 Richardson Circle, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
(706) 545-3202 or (706) 626-2614
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
https://benning.armymwr.com/programs/army-community-services6
Description of Services: Provides education and training classes about child and spouse abuse prevention, safety education for children and pre-deployment briefings for Soldiers and their family members. Annual classes are mandatory for all military personnel on the dynamics of child and spouse abuse, the availability of treatment services and the Army’s policies regarding family violence. The FAP manager may provide crisis intervention to Soldiers and Family members in emergency situations. Cases involving family violence intervention needing long-term treatment and follow-ups are referred to FAP-Clinical at (762) 408-4076.
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: Provides individual, couple and family counseling for military ID holders.
Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty, Family Members, Retirees

Office of the Staff Judge Advocate
Building 2839, Way Street, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
Monday – Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m.
closed all training holidays and federal holidays
(706) 545- 3281/3282/4611
http://www.benning.army.mil/mcoe/SJA/
Description of Services: Available for child support, custody, legal separation, name change, adoption and divorce advice.
Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty Soldiers, Family members, Army Reserve/National Guard on Active Duty, Retirees, DoD Civilians serving Overseas or Deployed, DoD Contractors service Overseas or Deployed

Crises Management

American Red Cross - West Central Georgia Chapter
3940 Rosemont Drive, Columbus, Georgia 31904
(706) 323-5614

Deaths/Grief & Loss

Casualty Assistance Center
Building 35, Room 129, 35 Ridgway Loop, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
(706) 545-4116/4606 After Duty Hours: (706) 545-2218
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
https://www.benning.army.mil/garrison/dhr/PersonnelOperations.html
Description of Services: Assist families when there is a death of a Soldier, retiree, or veteran with Military Funeral Honors and other benefits and entitlements.
Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty deceased Soldiers all branches, Army Reserve, National Guard, Family members, Retirees and veterans.

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: Provides individual, couple and Family counseling to military ID card holders.
Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty, Family Members, Retirees

Soldier & Family Assistance Center (SFAC)
Building 9257, 7919 Marne Road, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
(706) 544-5702/5703
Monday- Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
https://benning.armymwr.com/programs/army-community-services/
Description of Services: Provides assistance to Warriors in Transition and their family members to include: Social Services, Human Resources, Education Services, Financial Assistance, Information and referral services, Outreach Services, Pastoral Services, ACAP Services, CYSS Services.
Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty, Retirees, Family Members

Pastoral Counseling

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: Provides individual, couple and Family counseling to military ID card holders.
Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty, Family Members, Retirees

Garrison Chaplain's Office
Building 4, Suite 3200, McGinnis-Wickham Hall, Karker Street, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
(706) 545-2288
Monday –Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
http://www.benning.army.mil/garrison/chaplains/
Description of Services: Food vouchers available as funds are available, for one time only assistance and amounts are based upon family size and need. Applicants are chaplain referrals.

Substance Abuse

Martin Army Community Hospital
Department of Mental Health – Substance Use Disorders Clinical Care (SUDCC)
Outpatient Mental Health-MACH, Bldg 9250, 6600 Van Aalst Blvd., Fort Benning, Georgia 31905, (762) 408-4070

Or
Outpatient Mental Health-Airfield, Bldg 2412, 6041 Indianhead Road, Fort Benning, GA 31905, (706) 545-2495
Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., excluding federal holidays.
https://martin.tricare.mil/Health-Services/Mental-Health/

Description of Services: Provides substance use disorders assessment, treatment and aftercare for Service Members, including individual and group treatment, medication management, case management and referral to higher level care as needed. Walk in availability for acute crisis and safety assessment during business hours. After hours emergency care through the Emergency Department.
Eligibility Requirements: Active-Duty Service Members

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: Provides individual, couple and Family counseling to military ID card holders.
Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty, Family Members, Retirees

Support Groups

Alcoholics Anonymous
7919 Marne Road, Building 9257, Fort Benning, Georgia
(706) 327-6078
Monday 7 p.m.: Open Meeting, Thursday 7 p.m.: Open Meeting
http://www.aacolumbusga.org/schedule.html
Description of Services: 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.
Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty Soldiers, Army Reserve, National Guard, Family members, retirees, and DoD Civilians and Contractors

Exceptional Family Member Program
Building 7, 7117 Baltzell Avenue, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
(706) 545-5521/2679/6545
1st Monday of each month, except holidays
https://benning.armymwr.com/programs/army-community-services5
Description of Services: This is a great opportunity for parents to network with others who have an exceptional family member (EFM). Come ready to receive helpful resources and share experiences in an informal social setting. Registration is recommended at least 1 day prior to event. EFMP enrollment is required. For more information on monthly topics and guest speakers call (706) 545-2679/5521/6545.
Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty Soldiers, Reserve/National Guard (on active duty longer than 30 days), Family Members

Family Advocacy Program/ New Parent Support Program
Lewis Hall, Building 36, 7131 Richardson Circle, 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