Support for Military
Your spouse or partner is preparing for deployment and transitioning from reserve status to active duty. Take advantage of several deployment support programs. They can help you with everything from mobilization to your service member’s reintegration.
The following Military OneSource services are available to assist you during this deployment:
Your command leadership will provide information to you as efficiently as possible through a unit website, email, a toll-free number and or automated multimedia communication systems.
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The Defense Department and each branch of the military provide online information for military families, including those in the National Guard and reserves. These websites will tell you about:
Military commands typically host Yellow Ribbon events to help families prepare for and stay strong during and after a deployment. The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program can:
At predeployment events, you and your service member will learn about benefits and support, such as:
Events during deployment provide information and outreach to family members to help with the impact of separation and connect you with other families going through the deployment. Family and deployment readiness means knowing and using the resources available to you. During a deployment, you may:
After service members return home, Yellow Ribbon activities help families reconnect and readjust. Participate in these activities and get information on:
Ask questions and receive information answers from briefings and group discussions. You’ll also meet unit leaders, family support professionals and volunteers who will be important resources during the deployment. Check out Yellow Ribbon events online and the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program.
Family Assistance Centers are located in every state to serve geographically dispersed military families. They provide information, outreach and referrals to services in your community and serve all active and reserve service members and families.
Immediate family members of active-duty National Guard or reserve members are entitled to use services at military installations. These resources offer a variety of professional Military OneSource services and information and referrals to community resources. The centers include:
Use MilitaryINSTALLATIONS to find contact information.
National Guard and reserve commands have organized family support systems of staff and volunteers, such as:
It’s easier to ask for help when you need it if you get to know key staff and volunteers before your service member deploys.
There are many forms of support available to National Guard and reserve parents, children and caregivers, including:
Use these programs and resources to help your children cope with the emotions that can come with having a deployed parent.
Look for support outside the military community — neighbors, coworkers, school personnel or leaders in your religious organization about any Military OneSource services they offer or recommend.
Don’t forget to take care of yourself during your loved one’s deployment. Remember that family separations and deployment can be an opportunity to nurture your own physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.
Manage the deployment process by knowing as much as you can about your benefits and support resources available. Be proactive about getting support at home before, during and after your partner’s deployment to ensure a positive experience.
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