About the Psychological Health Program
Article | December 2019
Learn about our goals, our vision, and the leadership team that strives to extend mental health support to the National Guard community.
Financial Protections for Your Service Member
Article | April 2020
If your service member ever gets into financial trouble, it can impact their military career. For this reason, there are two major laws – the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and the Military Lending Act — that help protect the finances and ease the stress of active-duty service members and their families.
Getting Help for Combat Stress
Article | December 2020
Learning to recognize the signs of combat stress in yourself, another service member or a family member who has returned from a war zone can help you call on the right resources to begin the healing process.
Get Ready for a Military Homecoming
Article | December 2018
While reuniting with your family after a deployment is an exciting time, there are a few things you may want to remember...
What Do Travel Restrictions Mean for Service Members?
Article | February 2021
The Department of Defense has extended its stop movement order to June 30, and put procedures in place to allow for certain types of travel. The department has taken this action to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019, to protect your health and well-being and to keep the military force effective and ready.
Deployment – Benefits
Benefits | October 2020
Military benefits and entitlements extend to service members and their families during all phases of the deployment cycle. Make sure you know what’s available.
Beyond Military Pay: Your Service Member’s Robust Military Benefits Package
March 2020
As a member of your service member’s support network, you may have heard the good news that both active duty and reserve military personnel received a 3.1% military pay raise in 2020 – among the biggest in a decade. Beyond the salary bump, you’ll be glad to know that your loved one has several ways to be financially fit.
A Survivor’s Guide to Benefits: Taking Care of Our Families
Product | November 2020
Remember America’s Military Heroes on Memorial Day Weekend
Article | April 2019
Throughout American history, men and women have loved our country so deeply that they were willing to give their all to preserve its safety and freedom. On the last Monday in May, our nation honors the selfless heroes who gave their lives to defend the land we love and the freedoms we believe everyone deserves.
Free Legal Support for Military Families With Special Needs
July 2020
As a military family with special needs, you may face unique financial, medical and legal challenges caused, in part, by the demands of military service. Fortunately, you do not need to address these burdens alone; free, military department-provided support services exist to help overcome these challenges.
Military and Family Life Counseling: There for Your Service Member
January 2021
Military and family life counselors are among the benefits available to help service members overcome challenges and thrive in their military lives.
Tax Extensions for Survivors
Article | November 2020
If you’re a survivor of a service member who has died on active duty, you may have the option of taking extra time to file your tax return.
Helping Family Members With Special Needs Meet Their Fitness Goals
Article | July 2020
Getting in shape, eating better and exercising regularly helps us lower stress, improve self-esteem and our general well-being. Individuals with special needs often share in these same goals and can achieve their health and fitness goals with the help of an adaptive fitness and nutrition plan.
Understanding Common Military Traditions and Customs
Article | April 2020
Traditions are important as they can bind loved ones or groups of people together. The military is built on traditions, customs and manners, and as a result its members share a common experience. As a family member or friend of a service member, it can be valuable to learn about those traditions and customs your loved one participates in as a part the military community.
Supporting Your New Recruit’s Preparation for Basic Training or Boot Camp
July 2020
Getting in shape for basic training starts at home. Find out how you can help your new recruit start off with strength and stamina.
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July 2020
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Understanding and Dealing With Combat Stress and PTSD
December 2020
Combat stress, also known as battle fatigue, is a common response to the mental and emotional strain when confronted with dangerous and traumatic situations. It is a natural reaction to the wear and tear of the body and mind after extended and demanding operations.
SPECIAL NEEDS – BENEFITS
Benefits | October 2020
There are federal and state programs committed to providing additional assistance for families with special needs. In addition to the support of the Exceptional Family Member Program and Military OneSource special needs consultants, your family may receive additional help from a range of benefits.
You’re the One Coming Home. Now What?
Article | March 2020
If you're the one who's deployed and counting down to heading home, you can do a lot to set yourself up for success at homecoming—and beyond.
The Exceptional Family Member Program: Three Parts Working Together
January 2021
EFMP is made up of three separate components. Learn how these parts work together to benefit service members who have a family member with special needs.
