During Your Deployment

Every deployment is different and can present different coping challenges. Find resources from the Defense Department to build support and locate expert help to manage stress and stay connected to loved ones when you are deployed.

During deployment, it is especially important to know the signs of negative stress and the effect it has on your performance, safety and well-being.

Learn how to manage stress in healthy ways:

• Explore nutrition and fitness tips, resources and routines that include regular exercise, good nutrition, proper hydration and adequate sleep.
• Learn how to manage stress, control anger and locate help when you need someone to talk to.
• Download the Chill Drills app to build mindfulness through exercises designed to relax body and mind.

Find expert help to address your stress:

• Learn more about mental health support and resources.
• Tap into Military OneSource’s confidential counseling services.
• Find in-person support from your installation’s Military and Family Life Counseling Program.
• Ask about combat stress control teams. These mental health professionals support service members on site during deployment.
• Visit your unit’s chaplain for counseling, guidance and referral on many issues during deployment.
• Contact your military treatment facility or TRICARE for medical help with stress, including possible eligibility for medical counseling services in your community.

Learn about different ways to keep your relationships strong and stay connected to those you love while you’re away.

Find valuable resources and services to help you through every part of the deployment cycle for military installations worldwide through MilitaryINSTALLATIONS. Find local support for:

• Deployment/Mobilization – Services designed to promote positive adjustment to deployment, family separation, and reunion and reintegration
• Legal Services/JAG – Legal services for contract reviews, tax assistance and more
• Beneficiary Counseling Assistance Coordinators – Free, professional financial advice
• Military and Family Support Center – Programs and services that encourage self-sufficiency and promote mission readiness for single service members, couples and families

Military OneSource offers both a 24/7 contact center and website with comprehensive information on all aspects of military life:

• Explore Military OneSource’s deployment support landing page for assistance with all aspects of military deployment support.
• Connect to a wide array of support designed to assist military families.
• Get help with your taxes.
• Understand your pay, including types of deployment-related special and incentive pays.
• Find military relief agencies to help with emergency financial support.
• Locate mental health resources such as free, confidential counseling services and DOD recommended wellness apps.

More questions? Military OneSource can help answer your questions and connect you with the resources you need to stay deployment strong. Call 800-342-9647, use international calling options, or log in to start a secure live chat.