top of page
Search
  • Writer's pictureNasira Mukendi
    • 5 days ago
    • 5 min read

Military Spouse Resource Guide for ABC's of Resilient Living

Updated: 4 days ago

 by Nasira Mukendi



Resource Guide Available!

 



To complement the resources and services mentioned throughout the book, I've made a Resource Guide that is available on my website. This guide offers detailed information, additional support, and helpful links to further assist military spouses and families. You can access the full Resource Guide here.

 

 

As a military spouse, you have access to a variety of trusted, no-cost resources designed to support your unique needs. I've provided a list of resources that I’ve found to be incredibly helpful (not all inclusive). The best starting point is your local base's Family Readiness Center, which serves as a one-stop shop for essential services and can provide referrals and warm handoffs to additional support. For a convenient online option, Military OneSource (militaryonesource.mil) offers a comprehensive range of services. Local, in-person services are often the most effective way to access support, and your base may offer even more tailored assistance.

Here’s a list of service-specific resource centers:


·  Army: Army Community Service (ACS) or Army Family Readiness Group (FRG) for spouse/family support

·  Navy: Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC)

·  Air Force/Space Force: Military and Family Readiness Center (MFRC)

·  Marine Corps: Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) or Marine Corps Family Team Building (MCFTB)

·  Coast Guard: Coast Guard Office of Work-Life (CG SUPRT) or Coast Guard Family Resources


Health and Wellness


Financial Wellness

Career Development


Childcare Resources


Community Support/Engagement

  • National Military Family Association (NMFA)

    • NMFA offers a range of resources and support for military families, including community-building initiatives, educational resources, and networking opportunities.

    • Website: https://www.militaryfamily.org/

  • Military Spouse Advocacy Network (MSAN)

    • Provides resources, advocacy, and support focused on education, employment, and wellness for military spouses.

    • Website: milspouseadvocacynetwork.org

  • Five & Thrive

    • Comprehensive resource, provides resources on childcare, education, housing, healthcare, and spouse employment.

    • Website: https://www.fiveandthrive.org

  • National Resource Directory (NRD)

    • A comprehensive online resource connecting veterans, service members, and their families with services and organizations at local, state, and national levels. It covers health, employment, education, and community support.

    • Website: nrd.gov


MyBenefits Sites for Each Branch

Branch-specific platforms providing military members and their families with information on benefits, compensation, and resources.


Service Branch Relief Societies

Supports service members and their families with emergency financial assistance, education support, and community programs.

  • Army Emergency Relief (AER)

  • Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS)

  • Air Force Aid Society (AFAS)/ Space Force

  • Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA)


Additional Resources

  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

    • Website: va.gov

    • Offers a range of services, benefits, and resources for veterans and their families.

  • Operation Homefront

    • Website: operationhomefront.org

    • Provides financial assistance, housing support, and other resources for military families in need.

  • Blue Star Families

    • Website: bluestarfam.org

      A nonprofit organization that supports military families through community-building initiatives, resources, and advocacy, focusing on the unique challenges faced by military families.

  • American Red Cross

    • Website: redcross.org

    • Provides a wide range of support services for military families, including emergency communications, volunteer, financial assistance, and mental health resources.

  • Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) - Unmet Needs Program

    • Website: vfw.org

    • Provides financial assistance to veterans and military families experiencing unexpected emergencies.

  • Fisher House Foundation

    • Website: fisherhouse.org

    • Offers a network of comfort houses where military and veterans' families can stay at no cost while a loved one is receiving treatment.

  • Spouse Resilience Toolkit

  • Transition Assistance Resource Guide



Information current as of September 15, 2024

 

 

 

27 views0 comments

コメント

bottom of page