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Program/Service: |
ACAP Pre-Separation Briefings
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Category: |
Veterans Affairs
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Organization/ Department: |
Directorate of Human Resources (DHR)
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Description: |
The Pre-separation Brief should be completed no later than 90 days prior to your separation date. Soldiers are eligible to attend this brief 1 year from an ETS date of 2 years from a retirement date. Soldiers who are separating under a Chapter or Medical Board should attend this brief as soon as the Medical Board process begins or after the Chapter is initiated. Soldiers may log on to https://www.acapexpress.army.mil or call or stop by the center to register and schedule an appointment to attend the Pre-separation Brief. An appointment is necessary as seats are limited.
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Length of Course: |
2 Hours
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Fees/ Cost: |
Free
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Schedule: |
Mondays &Wednesdays: 1300 - 1500
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 0900 - 1100
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Contact Info/ POC: |
337-531-1591
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Web site: |
https://www.acap.army.mil/acap_centers/Fort%20Polk.aspx
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Location: |
7438 California Ave, Bldg 4275 (Airfield)
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Program/Service: |
Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP)
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Category: |
Veterans Affairs
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Organization/ Department: |
Directorate of Human Resources (DHR)
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Description: |
Welcome to the Ft Polk Army Career and Alumni Program site. ACAP is here to help to do just that. ACAP can assist in the full spectrum of transition planning: Job and Skills Analysis, Resume Writing, Interviewing, VA Benefits, Disability Compensation and Programs, Service Provider Referrals, Individualized Assistance. Target Audience: Soldiers scheduled to ETS with in 1 year (2 years, if retiring). Personnel identified for chapter separation should attend ACAP as soon as possible.
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Length of Course: |
N/A
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Fees/ Cost: |
N/A
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Schedule: |
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Contact Info/ POC: |
337-531-1591
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Web site: |
http://www.jrtc-polk.army.mil/ACAPWEB/ACAP_index.htm
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Location: |
7438 California Ave, Bldg 4275 (Airfield) |
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Program/Service: |
Behavioral Health Assistance Line
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Category: |
Veterans Affairs
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Organization/ Department: |
Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital
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Description: |
Active duty service members (ADSMs) and their Family Members (ADFMs) enrolled in Prime, TRICARE Prime Remote and TRICARE Overseas Prime can receive assistance in:
• Locating behavioral health providers
• Scheduling behavioral health appointments
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Length of Course: |
N/A
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Fees/ Cost: |
N/A
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Schedule: |
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Contact Info/ POC: |
1-877-298-3514
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Web site: |
http://www.polk.amedd.army.mil/content/behavioral.htm*
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Location: |
N/A |
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Program/Service: |
Casualty Affairs Benefits Coordinator
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Category: |
Veterans Affairs
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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
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Location: |
ACS, 1591 Bell Richard Ave., Bldg. 920 |
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Program/Service: |
SOS Support Coordinator and Financial Counselor
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Category: |
Veterans Affairs
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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
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Location: |
ACS, 1591 Bell Richard Ave., Bldg. 920 |
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Program/Service: |
VA Office
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Category: |
Veterans Affairs
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Organization/ Department: |
Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital
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Description: |
Provides Veterans Administration assistance.
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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
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Contact Info/ POC: |
337-653-3484
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Web site: |
N/A
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Location: |
BJACH 1st Floor Near the Chiropractic Clinic |
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Program/Service: |
Veterans Administration (VA) Benefits Briefing
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Category: |
Veterans Affairs
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Organization/ Department: |
Directorate of Human Resources (DHR)
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Description: |
You will receive information about the broad range of Veterans Administration (VA) benefits and eligibility. VA Counselors explain benefits, compensation and pension, healthcare, vocational rehabilitation/ employment, education and training, home loan guarantee, life insurance, survivor and burial. They explain how to apply and help with application.
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Length of Course: |
N/A
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Fees/ Cost: |
N/A
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Schedule: |
Call, Check website or go to our Facebook page for next Scheduled Class http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Polk-ACAP-Center/110088349043859
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Contact Info/ POC: |
337-531-1591
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Web site: |
https://www.acap.army.mil/acap_centers/Fort%20Polk.aspx
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Location: |
7438 California Ave., Bldg 4275 (Airfield) |
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Program/Service: |
Veterans Administration (VA) Disabled Transition Assistance Program DTAP) Briefing
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Category: |
Veterans Affairs
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Organization/ Department: |
Directorate of Human Resources (DHR)
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Description: |
Disabled Transition Assistance Program (DTAP) is an integral component of transition assistance that involves intervention on behalf of service members who may be released because of a disability or who believe they have a disability qualifying them for VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program. The goal of DTAP is to encourage and assist potentially eligible service members in making an informed decision about VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program. It is also intended to facilitate the expeditious delivery of vocational rehabilitation services to eligible persons by assisting them in filing an application for vocational rehabilitation benefits.
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Length of Course: |
N/A
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Fees/ Cost: |
N/A
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Schedule: |
Call, Check website or go to our Facebook page for next scheduled class http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Polk-ACAP-Center/110088349043859*
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Contact Info/ POC: |
337-531-1591
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Web site: |
https://www.acap.army.mil/acap_centers/Fort%20Polk.aspx
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Location: |
7438 California Ave., Bldg 4275 (Airfield) |
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| *The appearance of hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the Army or Fort Polk of this Web site or the information, products or services contained therein for other than authorized activities such as military exchanges and Morale, Welfare and Recreation sites, the Army and Fort Polk does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. Such links are provided consistent with the stated purpose of this DoD Web site. |
