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Program/Service: |
American Red Cross (Fort Polk)
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Category: |
Family Disability
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Organization/ Department: |
Army Community Service (ACS)
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Description: |
American Red Cross Station at Fort Polk / Joint Readiness Training Center serves many different missions throughout the base. The primary mission is to support the Armed Forces in the line of Emergency Communications by providing 24/7 emergency communication service to the military families whether they are stationed at Fort Polk, training with JRTC or deployed. The station also works with the Command and clinics at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, Dental Clinics and Veterinary Clinic to provide a volunteer program which help support service members, their families and veteran's of our community. Two Locations on Post: BJACH Rms 5109/5110 and Soldier and Family Assistance Center (SFAC), BLDG 220.
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Length of Course: |
N/A
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Fees/ Cost: |
N/A
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Schedule: |
Monday - Friday: 0800 - 1630 (SFAC)
Monday - Friday: 0900 - 1200 (BJACH)
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Contact Info/ POC: |
337-531-2041/ 4783 (SFAC)
337- 531-3765/3260 (BJACH)
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Web site: |
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Location: |
1778 3rd Street, BLDG 220 (SFAC) AND/ OR 5th Floor BJACH |
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Program/Service: |
Army One Source
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Category: |
Family Disability
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Organization/ Department: |
Army Community Service (ACS)
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Description: |
Army One Source is a 24-hour, seven days a week toll free information and referral telephone line and internet/Web based service available to active duty, mobilized reservists, deployed civilians and their families worldwide. Army One Source provides information ranging from every day concerns to deployments/reintegration issues. You can call the service, email a consultant or you can go online whenever it is convenient for you. No matter where you or your family are in the US or overseas. The phones are answered live by qualified consultants and you never get an automated phone tree. Telephonic access is at no cost to you or your family members. Assistance is provided by a masters’ level staff and a research team is available to provide you with customized information for your unique needs.
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Length of Course: |
N/A
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Fees/ Cost: |
N/A
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Schedule: |
24/7 Online Support
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Contact Info/ POC: |
1-877-811-ARMY (2769)
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Web site: |
https://www.myarmyonesource.com/default.aspx* |
Location: |
N/A
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Program/Service: |
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Workshop
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Category: |
Family Disability
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Organization/ Department: |
Army Community Service (ACS)
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Description: |
A workshop designed for parents/guardians and children with ADHD to help them recognize, understand and accept the condition. Free childcare.
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Length of Course: |
N/A
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Fees/ Cost: |
N/A
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Schedule: |
Call POC for information on the next scheduled class.
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Contact Info/ POC: |
337-531-6650
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Web site: |
http://www.jrtc-polk.army.mil/ACS/FamilyAdvocacy.htm#ADHD |
Location: |
ACS 1591 Bell Richard Ave., Bldg. 920
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Program/Service: |
Benefits Coordinator
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Category: |
Family Disability
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Organization/ Department: |
Army Community Service (ACS)
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Description: |
The Support Coordinator and the Financial Counselor work closely with the Benefits Coordinator. The Benefits Coordinator provides expertise on local, state and federal benefits to Families. The Benefits Coordinator works with the Casual Assistance Officer (CAO) to provide guidance and assistance with benefits and applications and connects the Family to benefit providers.
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Length of Course: |
N/A
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Fees/ Cost: |
Free
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Schedule: |
Monday - Friday: 0800 - 1630
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Contact Info/ POC: |
337-531-1965/ 1174
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Web site: |
http://www.jrtc-polk.army.mil/ACS/SOS.html |
Location: |
ACS, 1591 Bell Richard Ave., Bldg. 920
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Program/Service: |
EFMP Recreational/ Cultural Activity
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Category: |
Family Disability
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Organization/ Department: |
Army Community Service (ACS)
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Description: |
This Activity is provided for the entire EFM (Exceptional Family Member) family. Families come together to socialize and participate in activities with other special needs Families, i.e. Bowling, Swimming, and Movies.
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Length of Course: |
3 Hours
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Fees/ Cost: |
Free
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Schedule: |
Call for upcoming activity dates.
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Contact Info/ POC: |
337-531-6867/ 2840
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Web site: |
http://www.jrtc-polk.army.mil/ACS/ExceptionalFamilyMemberProgram.htm |
Location: |
ACS 1591 Bell Richard Ave., Bldg. 920
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Program/Service: |
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
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Category: |
Family Disability
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Organization/ Department: |
Army Community Service (ACS)
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Description: |
The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), outlined in Army Regulation 608-75, works in concert with other military and civilian agencies to offer a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach for medical, social, educational, community support, or services for Soldiers and their Family Members with special physical, emotional, or intellectual needs. ACS EFMP components include information, referral, client advocacy, Family-find activities, recreational, cultural programs and respite care, when the need has been assessed. The ACS Center maintains a directory of military and civilian special education and information and referral services for special needs Families.
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Length of Course: |
N/A
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Fees/ Cost: |
N/A
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Schedule: |
Contact POC for more information or to speak to the EFMB Coordinator.
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Contact Info/ POC: |
337-531-2840/ 7456
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Web site: |
http://www.jrtc-polk.army.mil/ACS/ExceptionalFamilyMemberProgram(EFMP).htm |
Location: |
ACS 1591 Bell Richard Ave., Bldg. 920
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Program/Service: |
Soldier and Family Assistance Center (SFAC)
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Category: |
Family Disability
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Organization/ Department: |
Army Community Service (ACS)
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Description: |
The mission is to provide a safe haven that promotes healing and provides a family of services dedicated to the needs of wounded Warriors and their Families.
Services are tailored for and responsive to the needs of the Warrior in Transition (WT) and their Families. Services present or coordinated by the SFAC Team include: Defense finance and Accounting (DFAS) Military pay Entitlements and Benefits Counseling; Legal Assistance; VA Benefits and Entitlements
Financial Counseling; Pastoral Services; Military Personnel Services; Transition/Employment Assistance; Army Substance Abuse Counseling and Information for Families; Coordination with Army Reserves and National Guard State and Local Agencies.
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Length of Course: |
N/A
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Fees/ Cost: |
Free
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Schedule: |
Monday - Friday: 0800 - 1630
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Contact Info/ POC: |
337-531-1637/ 2362
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Web site: |
http://www.jrtc-polk.army.mil/ACS/SFAC.html |
Location: |
Bldg. 220, Across the street from BJACH and the 50 meter Swimming pool.
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Program/Service: |
Special Needs Accommodation Process (SNAP)
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Category: |
Family Disability
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Organization/ Department: |
Army Community Service (ACS)
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Description: |
Special Needs Accommodation Placement (SNAP) Counselors coordinate and facilitate a team of professionals to assist with problems or services at Child and Youth Services (CYS).
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Length of Course: |
N/A
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Fees/ Cost: |
Free
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Schedule: |
Contact POC for a consultation.
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Contact Info/ POC: |
337-531-2840/ 6867
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Web site: |
http://j.b5z.net/i/u/2156889/f/CYSS_Youth_Welcome_Guide-2010.pdf* |
Location: |
ACS 1591 Bell Richard Ave., Bldg. 920
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Program/Service: |
Soldier Actions, Ft Polk Personnel Services Center
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Category: |
Family Disability
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Organization/ Department: |
Directorate of Human Resources (DHR)
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Description: |
NA
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Length of Course: |
N/A
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Fees/ Cost: |
NA |
Schedule: |
NA
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Contact Info/ POC: |
337-531-7354
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Web site: |
http://www.jrtc-polk.army.mil/DHR_WEB/DHR_personnel_services/mpd.html |
Location: |
In/Out Processing, Bldg 1830, Room 176
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Program/Service: |
SOS Support Coordinator and Financial Counselo
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Category: |
Family Disability
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Organization/ Department: |
Army Community Service (ACS)
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Description: |
The Support Coordinator and the Financial Counselor provide support and services to the Survivors of Fallen Soldiers in the Fort Polk Catchment area which includes Louisiana, Mississippi and 9 counties in Texas.
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Length of Course: |
N/A
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Fees/ Cost: |
Free
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Schedule: |
HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday-Friday, 0800-1630
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Contact Info/ POC: |
337-531-1965/1174
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Web site: |
http://www.jrtc-polk.army.mil/ACS/SOS.html |
Location: |
Bldg 920 ACS 1591 Bell Richard Ave
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