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Army Family Action Plan

Army Family Action Plan (AFAP)
Building 7, Baltzell Avenue, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
Monday – Friday 8AM-430PM
Description of Services: AFAP is a process that invites community members to be agents of change by improving programs and services, changing policies/regulations and amending laws. Annually, the Fort Benning Garrison Commander will host an Issue Generating Forum where delegates who represent the complete demographic of the Installation, will brainstorm issues and come up with issues pertaining to the quality of life for Soldiers, Civilians, Retirees, Survivors and their Family Members. For more information on how to become involved with the AFAP process, please call (706) 545-2794.

Army Family Team Building
Building 7, 7117 Baltzell Avenue, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
(706) 545-2794
Monday – Friday 8AM-430 PM
Description of Services: The Army Family Team Building (AFTB) program is a volunteer led organization with a central purpose: provide training and knowledge to spouses and Family Members to support the total Army effort. AFTB's mission is to empower individuals, maximizing their personal growth and professional development through specialized training, transforming our community into a resilient and strong foundation meeting today's military mission. Classes are open to everyone. They are held on a regular basis. Childcare is provided for some classes. Call (706) 545-2794 to register.

Divorce

Office of the Staff Judge Advocate
Building 2839, Way Street, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
Monday – Wednesday 830AM – 430PM, Thursday 9AM- 430PM, Friday 830AM-430PM
closed all training holidays and federal holidays
(706) 545- 3281/3282/4611
http://www.benning.army.mil/mcoe/SJA/
Description of Services: Legal services, wills, notary services, Family law and consumer information.
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

Martin Army Community Hospital
Family Advocacy Program-Clinical
Building 9250, 6600 Van Aalst Blvd, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
(762) 408-4076
Monday – Friday 8AM – 430 PM
http://www.martin.amedd.army.mil/counseling.htm
Description of Services: Provides counseling for marital problems and a Communication Class
Eligibility Requirements: Youth of Active Duty Soldiers, Army Reserve, National Guard, Retirees

Military Family Life Consultants (MFLC)
Building 7, 7117 Baltzell Avenue, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
(706) 566-1033
Monday – Friday 8AM-430PM
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.

Chaplain Counseling Center
Building 974, Lincoln Street, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
(706) 545-1760
Monday- Friday 8AM- 5PM
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

Deployment Readiness

Mobilization, Deployment and Stability Support Operations (MD&SSO)
Building 7, 7117 Baltzell Avenue, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
(706) 545-4043/7517
Monday – Friday 8AM-5PM
https://benning.armymwr.com/programs/relocation-readiness-program
Description of Services: Provides Family Readiness Group (FRG) Operations training for FRG Volunteers, Command Teams, Rear Detachment Commanders, Family Readiness Liaisons (FRLs), and Care Teams; assists with pre-deployment and reintegration briefings. MD&SSO promotes and distributes information about community resources to assist Soldiers and Family members.
Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty, Family members, Army Reserve/National Guard

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

Financial Readiness Program
Building 7, 7117 Baltzell Avenue, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
(706) 545-4043/7517/2536/6934
Monday – Friday 8AM- 430PM
https://benning.armymwr.com/programs/financial-readiness-program
Description of Services: Offers education, counseling and support services to assist Soldiers and the Families with the financial affairs. Offers classes on money management, credit, financial planning, and planning for deployment, transition and retirement.
Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty, Army Reserve/National Guard, Family Members, Retirees

Hearts Apart (Relocation Readiness Program)
Building 7, 7117 Baltzell Avenue, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
(706) 969-9886
Monday – Friday 8AM-430PM
https://benning.armymwr.com/programs/relocation-readiness-program
Description of Services: Offers support and services to assist spouses of deployed Soldiers or serving on an unaccompanied tour.
Eligibility Requirements: Family members of a deployed Soldier

Military Family Life Consultants (MFLC)
Building 7, 7117 Baltzell Avenue, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
(706) 566-1033
Monday – Friday 8AM-430PM
https://benning.armymwr.com/programs/military-family-life-consultants
Description of Services: Provides solution oriented consultations to individuals, couples, Families and groups. Provides support and assistance for those having trouble coping with concerns and transitions of military life
Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty, Army Reserve/National Guard, Family Members, Retirees and Civilian Personnel.

Food Stamps/Food Assistance

Army Emergency Relief (AER)
Building 7, 7117 Baltzell Avenue, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
(706) 545-4043/7517, After Hours Call the American Red Cross: (877) 272-7337
Monday – Friday 8AM- 430PM
https://benning.armymwr.com/programs/financial-readiness-program
Description of Services: Food Vouchers available as funds are available.

Battle Buddy Resource Center
Building 488, 7200 Anderson Street, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
(706) 580-3452
Description of Services: Provides food bank assistance to Families in need through unit Chaplain referrals.

Garrison Chaplain's Office
Building 4, Suite 3200, McGinnis-Wickham Hall, Karker Street, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
(706) 545-2288
Monday –Friday 8AM -430PM
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.

Survivor Outreach

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 8AM-5PM
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.

Soldier & Family Assistance Center (SFAC)
Building 9257, 7919 Marne Road, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
(706) 544-5702/5703
Monday- Friday 8AM-430PM
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

Survivor Outreach Services (SOS)
Building 359, 7021 Ingersol Street, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905
(706) 545-2989/0556/8990/4043/7517
Monday – Friday 8AM-430PM
https://benning.armymwr.com/programs/survivor-outreach-services
Description of Services: Offers support services to families who have lost a Soldier. Services include a benefits coordinator, financial counseling, support groups and long term personal support.
Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty, Family Members, Retirees, DoD Civilians, Contractors, Army Reserve/National Guard