november 2013 1/34 abct soldier family toolkit
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The 1/34 ABCT SFTK provides an overview of resources available to both Soldiers and their family membersTRANSCRIPT
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Vikings
Offer
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RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT
Family
Assistance
Centers
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1/34 ARMORED
BRIGADE COMBAT TEAM
SOLDIER & FAMILY TOOLKIT
Volume 20
November 2013
Veteran’s
Day Deals
5
Beyond
the Yellow
Ribbon
Events
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The intent of this toolkit is to provide you with available events, deals, resources, and important information. Please take a few minutes to glance
at these resources and visit a few sites!
MilitaryOneSource.mil
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HOME FRONT EVENTS AND DEALS……………………………………………………………….....3
VETERAN’S DAY DEALS..……………………………………………………………………………...5
VIKINGS OFFER..…………………....…………….…………………………...…..…………..…........7
DEPLOYMENT RESOURCES……………………………………………………………..………….....8
VACATIONS & RETREATS………….………………………………………………………..………....9
ARMY / NATIONAL GUARD…………………………………………………………………………10
CARE PACKAGES / MAIL…………………………………………...…………….………………....10
CHILDREN………………………………………………………...…………………………………....10
COMMUNICATION…………………………………………………..…………………………….....11
COUNSELING SERVICES………………………………………………………...……………….…..11
COUNSELING / ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOR……………………………………….……………….…..12
CULTURAL RESOURCES…………………………………………………...……………………….…12
DEPLOYMENT……………………………………………………………...…………………….….....12
EDUCATION……………………………………………………………………………………………13
EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE……………………………………………………….…………………13
FAMILY SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE…...……………………………………………..……………13
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND CREDIT RESOURCES……………………………………………..14
HEALTH / MENTAL HEALTH…………………………………………………………………………..14
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE……………………………………………………………………………….15
LEGAL ASSISTANCE / ISSUES………………………………………………………………...……...15
MARRIAGE AND RELATIONSHIPS…………………………………………………………………..15
MORTGAGE OR RENT ASSISTANCE………………………………………………………………..15
PARENTS OF SOLDIERS……………………………………………………………………………….15
PET CARE…………………………………………………………………………………………….…16
SPOUSES & SIGNIFICANT OTHERS…………………………………………………………...….….16
STRESS MANAGEMENT……………………………………………………………………………….16
SUICIDE PREVENTION……………………………………………………………………………...…16
MISCELLANEOUS ……………………………………………………………………………………..16
FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER MAP………………………………………………………………...17
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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www.BeyondTheYellowRibbon.org
HOME FRONT EVENTS & DEALS
Check out the Beyond the
Yellow Ribbon website and
sign up for exclusive email
updates on monthly local
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
events and deals.
Holiday Mail for Heroes event at MOA When: Nov. 10, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Nickelodeon Universe, Mall of America,
Bloomington
About: The Mall of America and Nickelodeon Universe
are offering 1,500 unlimited ride wristbands for Service-
members and their families to use on a first-come, first-
served basis. Each family may request up to four total
passes.
More Info: Website
Minnesota Warriors Hockey vs. NHL Alumni When: Nov. 10, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Richfield Ice Arena
About: Post-game party to follow includes silent auction
and autograph session.
More Info: Flyer
Free Haircut from Great Clips When: Nov. 11, 2013
Where: All Great Clips locations
About: All veterans and current active duty Service-
members may receive a free haircut on Veteran's Day.
Any civilian who gets a haircut on Veteran's Day may
receive a free haircut coupon that can be given to a vet-
eran of the civilian's choice. Also, Great Clips always
offers a $2 military discount to any active duty Service-
member.
Veteran's Day Lunch When: Nov. 11, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Boulder Tap House, St. Cloud
About: Rasmussen College and Boulder Tap House
want to show their appreciation to the armed forces by
providing veterans a free lunch!
More Info: Flyer
Donation Drive for the VA Hospital When: Nov. 1 to Nov. 15, 2013
Where: Hennepin Technical College and Brook-
lyn Park City Hall, Police Station, Community
Activity Center and Caribou Coffee
About: Support local veterans with much-needed
items, including clothing, snacks, toiletries and
comfort items.
More Info: Flyer
Veteran's Day Mass When: Nov. 6, 9 a.m.
Where: Holy Name of Jesus Church, Wayzata
About: Holy Name of Jesus School invites veter-
ans to join in celebrating Mass with students,
teachers and staff.
More Info: Flyer
HomeFront Connection Veteran's Day Run/
Walk When: Nov. 9, 7:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. race
Where: Flags of Honor Memorial, Willmar
About: Proceeds go to support the HomeFront
Connection Yellow Ribbon Network. Save $5 by
registering before Nov. 1.
More Info: Website
Spaghetti Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction When: Nov. 9, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: St. Mary's Church, Waverly
About: The mother of a Minnesota National
Guard Servicemember has been battling breast
cancer for the last 18 months. Proceeds from the
fundraiser will help the family with medical ex-
penses.
More Info: Flyer
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www.BeyondTheYellowRibbon.org
HOME FRONT EVENTS & DEALS
Check out the Beyond the
Yellow Ribbon website and
sign up for exclusive email
updates on monthly local
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
events and deals.
Build a Burger for the Troops When: Nov. 11, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: White Bear Lake VFW
About: Free hamburger and fries to all veterans and
their families, compliments of the White Bear Lake
VFW and Yellow Ribbon Chapter of Suburban
Ramsey County.
2nd Annual LSCV Veterans Recognition Dinner When: Nov. 12, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Lake St.
Croix Beach
About: The Yellow Ribbon Alliance of Lower St.
Croix Valley is hosting a veterans recognition din-
ner to honor local veterans and their families. The
event will include a free dinner, music and prizes.
More Info: Flyer
Hugo Hamburger Night When: Nov. 27, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Hugo American Legion
About: Held on the fourth Wednesday of each
month, all proceeds go to support military members
and their families. Build a burger for $6 and get it
with chips, or upgrade to fries for $1. Families of
deployed Servicemembers eat free.
Shrine Circus When: Nov. 29 through Dec. 1
Where: Target Center, Minneapolis
About: A cultural Kaleidoscope of color and opulent
panorama of pageantry kicks off a star-studded line-
up as the 2013 Minneapolis Zuhrah Shrine Circus
rolls into Minneapolis with an all-new show for one
thrilling Thanksgiving three-day weekend. There is
a special discount offered to Servicemembers.
More Info: Flyer and Website
An Evening with Captain Phillips When: Dec. 8, 7 p.m.
Where: Beth El Synagogue, St. Louis Park
About: Beth El Synagogue's Heroes Among Us series
proudly presents An Evening with Captain Phillips, who
was captured by Somali pirates in 2009. Family members of
deployed 849th MAC Soldiers can attend this event free of
charge, and a portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the
synagogue's unit adoption initiative and support the 849th
MAC.
More Info: Website
Build a Burger for the Troops When: Dec. 9, 5-8 p.m.
Where: White Bear Lake VFW
About: Volunteers from Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Subur-
ban Ramsey County are serving up hamburgers and chips
for $5. Substitute fries for $1 extra.
Disney on Ice When: Dec. 12 to 15, 2013
Where: Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul
About: Disney on Ice presents Passport to Adventure. Em-
bark on the ultimate sightseeing vacation with all your fa-
vorite Disney characters in Disney on Ice presents Passport
to Adventure. This pre-sale offer expires Dec. 3, 2013.
More Info: Website
Donny and Marie Christmas Show When: Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Target Center, Minneapolis
About: Donny and Marie mix the holiday songs and spirit of
their early television specials and recordings with a nostal-
gic look back on their storied career in a dynamic stage
show showcasing fan favorites. Special military discount on
select ticket prices.
More Info: Website
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VETERANS DAY FOOD DEALS The following restaurants offered free food last year for Veterans in conjunction with Veterans Day. Not all offers occurred on November 11th. Keep in mind that the lines at these restaurants can be very long. Please call ahead to verify all of the details. Some restaurants may require a coupon or a code to receive the offer.
Applebee’s Free meal - Nov. 11 Applies to: Veterans and active-duty military personnel Applebee’s offers a special dine-in-only menu for Veterans Day.
Baker’s Square Get a free slice of pie to Veterans and active military, California Pizza Kitchen Contact store for details. Champps Free cheeseburger and fries to Veter-ans and active military,
Chili’s Free meal - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 11 Applies to: Active duty and veterans Chili’s is offering a choice of one of six meals on a dine-in-only basis. Bever-ages and gratuity not included. Denny’s Free AYCE Pancakes - Nov. 11 Applies to: Active military or veterans Available only at participating locations. Famous Dave’s Free or discounted meal - Nov. 11 Applies to: Active military and veterans Offer varies by location.
Golden Corral Free meal - 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., November 11th, 2013 Applies to: Active military, veterans, National Guard or Reserves The Golden Corral Military Appreciation din-ner will be held at all Golden Corral Restau-rants nationwide.
Grand Casino in Mille Lacs and Hinckley Free buffet. Check hours of service. Hooters 10 free wings (Drink purchase required) - all day, Nov. 11 Applies to: Active duty and veterans Offer valid only at participating Hooters. Hy-Vee Free breakfast buffet - Nov. 11 Applies to: Active military and veterans Available at participating Hy-Vee grocery store with in-store dining. Krispy Kreme Free doughnut - Nov. 11 Applies to: Active duty and veterans Available only at participating Krispy Kreme stores. Little Caeser’s Free Crazy Bread with ID. Longhorn Steakhouse Free Appetizer & Drink.
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VETERANS DAY FOOD DEALS McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants Free lunch or dinner entrée – Call for dates. Applies to: Veterans This is the 13th Annual Veteran’s Appre-ciation Event at McCormick & Schmick’s. Olive Garden All Veterans and Military Active Duty will receive a choice of 1 of 5 entrees plus unlimited soup, salad and breadsticks. Outback Steakhouse Bloomin’ Onion and Coke – Call for dates. Applies to: Veterans and active-duty mili-tary Red Lobster Free appetizer to Veterans and active-duty military. 7-Eleven Free small Slurpee - 11.m. to 7 p.m., Nov. 11 Applies to: Active military and veterans
SUBWAY Free six-inch sub - Nov. 11 Applies to: Veterans SUBWAY restaurants are franchises, so this offer may not be available every-where. Texas Roadhouse Free lunch - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nov. 11 Applies to: Veterans and active duty mili-tary Dine-in only. TGI Fridays Get a free Veteran’s Day Lunch. Applies to: Active duty military and veter-ans Tony Roma’s Those who have served and are currently serving receive a free entrée.
Treasure Island Resort & Casino offers a free buffet anytime Friday at the Trad-winds Buffet (1-800-222-7077, ext. 2640). You must be a Passport Club member, but it's free to join and you can join on the spot.
Tips Before Heading Out
Review the official site information and rules before heading out. Many websites are listing previous years
promotions that are no longer valid. We link to the official information.
Be sure to bring proof of military service, uniform photo or be in uniform. Proof of military service varies by com-
pany. See the list of states now offering a Veterans designation on a driver’s license.
Pay attention to the dates on the Veterans Day offer as some offers are for Sunday November 10th or extended
over several days.
Many of the restaurant free meals are for dine in only.
Many of these promotions include small print that says participating locations only. Unfortunately individual
franchisees may choose not to participate. Fortunately, some franchisee’s participate even if the corporate company
does not.
Call ahead if you’re unsure about anything.
Thank you for your service!
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VIKINGS TICKETS
Click Here to purchase $20 tickets. Enter Special Offer Code: MILITARY
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BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommendations for Children (PDF) www.cfs.purdue.edu/MFRI/resources/public/book_resources_for_children.pdf
Recommendations for Teens and Young Adults (PDF) www.cfs.purdue.edu/MFRI/resources/public/book_resources_for_teens.pdf
Recommendations for Adults and Families (PDF) www.cfs.purdue.edu/MFRI/resources/public/book_resources_for_adults.pdf
Recommendations for Educators (PDF) www.cfs.purdue.edu/MFRI/resources/public/book_resources_for_educators.pdf
POST-DEPLOYMENT AND REINTEGRATION RESOURCES
After Deployment Wellness Resources: www.afterdeployment.org www.aacap.org/cs/root/facts_for_families/coming_home_adjustments_for_military_families Military OneSource: www.militaryonesource.mil Becoming a Couple Again: The Courage to Care: www.usuhs.mil/psy/RFSMC.pdf Concerned Significant Others Article: www.afterdeployment.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/library/
eLibrary_COS.pdf Real Warriors, Real Battles: www.realwarriors.net/active/afterdeployment/familylife.php Operation Healthy Reunions: www.nmha.org/reunions/resources.cfm Department of Veterans Affairs: PTSD Center: www.ptsd.va.gov National Veterans Foundation: www.nvf.org Wounded Warrior Project: www.woundedwarriorproject.org Adapt Parenting Program, U of MN: www.cehd.umn.edu/fsos/adapt University of Minnesota Extension- Parenting Education Resource: www.extension.umn.edu/FamilyRelations/components/militaryfamilies.html Homefront and Deployed Parent: Reunion Checklists: www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil
IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING COMBAT STRESS, PTSD OR OTHER STRESS RELATED ISSUES: Take your stress related symptoms seriously and contact your: Chain of Command - Team leaders, squad leaders, platoon sergeants/leaders, first sergeants,
company/battalion/brigade commanders, command sergeants major Chaplains – Battalion or Brigade Chaplains or local place of worship Fellow Soldiers - Talk to your friends about your feelings. Oftentimes they are a reality check Military Family Life Consultants Military One Source Call 1-800-342-9647, or visit the Web site TRICARE Counseling - Spouses can go for free. Service members can often share a family
member's appointment for marriage counseling Veterans Administration - or Veterans Centers. Army Substance Abuse Program - Especially helpful if the Soldier or family member has a
problem with alcohol or drugs Primary Care Managers - Many family practice physicians, physician assistants and nurse prac-
titioners are quite comfortable treating depression and sleep problems
Community Mental Health Service - They usually have at least one psychiatrist and a variable number of psychologists and social workers on staff as well as behavioral health technicians
DEPLOYMENT RESOURCES WWW.MNVETERANSCOALITION.COM
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INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL VACATION DISCOUNTS www.afvclub.com
LOCAL MINNESOTA SUMMER R&R:
Free & Reduced Stays at Leech Lake Resort: www.andersonsleech-lake.com 15% military discount to all cur-rent Servicemembers and up to a free week stay for all Service-members within a year of their return from deployment overseas. They offer fully equipped lake homes (whirlpool tubs, fireplaces, Cable TV, wireless internet, fully equipped kitchens) to daily planned children's activities to excellent fishing. See their website for more information.
Veterans on the Lake Resort: Where: 161 Fernberg Road, Ely, MN 55731 Toll free at 1-800-777 7538. http://www.veteransonthelakeresort.com/ A barrier-free full service resort for veterans and their families. In conjunction with the US Forest Service and the provisions of the Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness, Enjoy lake view cabins in Northern Minnesota, inside the Superior National Forest area.
ONGOING RESOURCES & DEALS
STRONG BONDS: COUPLE AND SINGLE SOLDIER RETREATS
The Minnesota National Guard Chaplain’s Office is offering you a truly outstanding program. Strong Bonds offers a fresh approach. It is basic and straightforward.
Strong Bonds begins with teaching effective communication skills, addresses problem resolution strategies that work, re-veals how to discover the hidden issues in every relationship, and then moves into caring, fun, and friendship.
In addition to the couples retreats the Single Soldier program is designed to help you establish relationship goals and gain essential skills to help you make a good choice prior to picking a partner for life.
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ONGOING RESOURCES & DEALS
ARMY / NATIONAL GUARD
www.minnesotanationalguard.com
www.theredbulls.net
www.defense.gov
www.armyonesource.com
www.militaryonesource.mil
www.jointservicessupport.org
CARE PACKAGES / MAIL
www.usps.com/shippingdates/welcome.htm
www.operationgratitude.com
CHILDREN
www.mdva.state.mn.us/child
www.mnchildcare.org
www.ausa.org/family
www.guardfamilyyouth.org
www.operationwearehere.com/Children.html
MN MilitaryTeen Summit and Newsletter: www.btyr.org/teen-panel
Minnesota Parents Know: www.parentsknow.state.mn.us
After Deployment Adaptive Parenting Tools, U of MN, www.cehd.umn.edu/fsos/adapt
Military Kids Toolkit: www.militaryfamilly.org/publications/kids-toolkit
Military Child Education Coalition: www.militarychild.org
Grants to Help Pay for Activities for Children of Deployed Soldiers:
Website: www.OurMilitaryKids.org
$500 after school activity grant for youth ages 3 – 18 during a deployment. Our Military Kids can also help fund scouting, driver’s education, camps, and more.
Military & Family Life Consultant:
Darlene Wetterstrom 651-212-0943 Provides assistance in a variety of areas, including guidance on reintegration with children following deployment.
Websites specific to Military Children and Families: www.militarychild.org www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil
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ONGOING RESOURCES & DEALS COMMUNICATION
www.skype.com
www.magicjack.com
www.google.com/voice
www.yahoomessenger.com
COUNSELING SERVICES
Military One Source: 1-800-342-9647 http://www.militaryonesource.mil. Military OneSource offers non-medical counseling services online, via telephone, or face to face. Eligible individuals may receive up to 12 sessions of non-medical counseling addressing issues requiring short-term attention, including everyday stressors, deployment and reintegration con-cerns, relationships, parenting, grief and loss, and marital problems as well as assistance with fi-nancial management, taxes, career services, health and wellness, and much more. This personal-ized support is available 24/7 no matter where you live or serve. Contact Military OneSource toll free at 1-800-342-9647 to get connected to counseling. Also visit online at www.militaryonesource.mil for more information.
Veterans Linkage Line: 1-888-LinkVet (546-5838) www.minnesotaveteran.org
They will provide assistance connecting soldiers and families to necessary resources to obtain help with crisis counseling, veteran’s benefits, healthcare, education, and reintegration. Avail-able 24 hours day, 7 days a week.
VA OIF/OEF Program & Hotline: 612-467-3757 *Available 7am-5pm, Monday through Friday. Connects OIF/OEF Veterans with local resources. When calling the number, press 2 to be con-nected to crisis center.
VA Regional Office OIF/OEF Coordinator: Duane Kamp 612-970-5249 Provides assistance with VA Benefits - available Monday through Friday.
Lutheran Social Services (LSS) Counseling and Family Resources of MN: 1.888.881.8261 www.lssmn.org
Director coordinating counselors for units around MN: Debra Schloer 612-879-5317 Available Monday through Friday and has a 24 hour crisis line. *Support for individuals and families, assistance for couples, and helps for children *Specialized Financial Counseling: Money problems can create other problems. LSS offers budget, debt management, and bankruptcy counseling so that people can regain control of their finances.
Catholic Charities of Minneapolis and St. Paul: 612-664-8500 Assist in a large variety of problems and needs, including counseling and financial support.
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COUNSELING SERVICES CONTINUED…
MN Guard Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC): Call 24 hour line at 651-282-4078
Statewide Domestic Abuse Hotline at the House of Peace: 1-866-223-1111 Offers temporary shelter for women and children leaving domestic abuse situations. *Available 24/7.
COUNSELING / ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOR
Drug Abuse Hotline: 1-800-437-8422 *Available 24 hours day, 7 days a week
Drug Information, Treatment and Referral Hotline: 1-800-662-4357 Provides support for people dealing with drug addictions. *Available 24 hours day, 7 days a week
National Council on Problem Gambling: 1-800-522-4700: www.ncpgambling.org Confidential hotline for people struggling with gambling, Helps connect people to resources to help them fight their gambling addiction. *Available 24 hours day, 7 days a week
CULTURAL RESOURCES
The World Fact Book: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
Culture Gram: www.militaryonesource.mil
o Free access through the DoD MWR Library Tab on the side of page.
DEPLOYMENT
Focus on Family: Know Before you Go: www.defense.gov/home/features/2010/0610_knowbefore
www.ausa.org/resources/familyprograms/Pages/default.aspx
www.operationwearehere.com/MilitaryLifeDeployment.html
www.afterdeployment.org
ONGOING RESOURCES & DEALS
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ONGOING RESOURCES & DEALS
EDUCATION
Scholarship and programs: www.education4military.com
Spouse Career Center: www.militaryonesource.mil
Military Child Education Coalition: www.militarychild.org
Service Members Education/GI Bill: www.gibill.va.gov
EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE Transition Assistance Advisor:
Provides assistance to soldiers seeking employment and help in accessing Veterans Affairs benefits and health care services such as TRICARE from active duty and when you return. They also as-sist with dental care programs, insurance information such as SGLI and TSGLI, rehabilitative care, and help with disability claims. Available Monday through Friday
Contact Vince Hokkanen: [email protected] or 651-282-4234 Office: Cottage Grove Armory: 8180 Belden Blvd, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Work Force Centers: www.positivelyminnesota.com/JobSeekers/WorkForce_Centers
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development:
www.positivelyminnesota.com
Family Medical Leave Act: www.dol.gov/whd/fmla
Jobs for Veterans Program: Career Counselor and Employment Specialist Lisa Nabbefeld: 612.752.8408 Provides assistance to soldiers seeking employment. *Available Monday through Friday
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR): www.esgr.org What: ESGR exists to maintain employer support for Guard and Reserve service by recognizing
outstanding support, increasing awareness of the law, and resolving conflict through mediation. Their vision is to Develop and promote a culture in which all American employers support and value the military service of their employees. Service members are encouraged to follow “best practices” to keeping their employers aware of their service commitments.
FAMILY SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE
State Specific Family Support:Minnesota Army National Guard State Family Programs Office:
651-268-8200. The MN Army National Guard has ten different Family Assistance Centers (FAC’s) located throughout the state. Call the FAC nearest to you for assistance or access to information regarding the many programs available to soldiers, family members, children and couples. *See FAC Map at the back of toolkit Military Family Care Initiative: www.militaryfamilies.state.mn.us Coordinates free assistance for MN soldiers and families in a variety of ways. Examples include: wood chopping, cleaning gutters, wedding or baby showers, handyman (minor home repairs) etc…
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND CREDIT RESOURCES
Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University: http://www.daveramsey.com/military/home or https://fpuonline.daveramsey.com
Military Debt Relief: (National) www.militarydebtrelief.org Provides direction for people with large credit card, school loan, tax, or other debt. List your debt types, estimate your total debt, and get a free quote to see how much you can save on monthly payments.
Potential Mortgage Relief (National): www.makingHomeAffordable.gov This is a website to help consumers find out if they are eligible to reduce their monthly mortgage payment as part of the "Making Home Affordable" program.
Free Credit Report: Go to http://ww.annualcreditreport.com By law, everyone is entitled to one free credit report a year.
Improve your Credit: http://www.optoutprescreen.com Sign up to be put on the national do not call list for credit and insurance solicitations. Signing up
can help raise your FICO score.
Energy Assistance Program: www.commerce.state.mn.us Get connected to the program in your area, call 1-800-657-3710
Minnesota Military Family Foundation: Leave a voicemail at 763-544-2255 or email [email protected] for help. Their mission is to seek funds to financially support deployed Minnesota military
HEALTH / MENTAL HEALTH
TriCare: Military Health Care Program: www.tricare.mil
Telephonic Counseling 24/7 and other resources www.militaryonesource.mil
Military Pathways: Free Mental Health Screening: www.militarymentalhealth.org
Exceptional Family member Program: Special services for disabilities: www.armyonesource
Complimentary Health Care Services: www.nwhealth.edu Northwestern Health Sciences University and the Adler Graduate School have combined to pro-
vide a new complimentary health care service program available to all military personnel and their families. Chiropractic health care services, Oriental medicine, psychological therapy, fam-ily counseling, acupuncture, and massage therapy are available to all Servicemembers and their immediate family. Senior interns supervised by faculty clinicians provide services.
ONGOING RESOURCES & DEALS
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MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
VA OIF/OEF Medical Outreach Coordinator: Dianne Peterson 612-467-5087
VA Medical Center Minneapolis: Troy Perdue [email protected] 612-467-1514
VA Medical Center St. Cloud: Mike Mynczywor (pronounced “minz-war”) 320-255-6480 ext. 6453
VA Medical Center Fargo: Deb Kunkel 701-232-3241 ext. 93787
VA Medical Center Sioux Falls: Elizabeth Flinn 605-335-3230 ext. 96983 LEGAL ASSISTANCE / ISSUES
Legal Assistance – ***Refer to your Family Assistance Center
www.minnesotanationalguard.org/soldiers_and_airmen/legal.php
ww.military.com/benefits/content/military-legal-matters
MN Assistance Council for Veterans will refer to legal aid: Metro area: 612-726-1327 Duluth: 218-722-8763 Mankato: 507-345-8258
MARRIAGE AND RELATIONSHIPS
Strong Bonds: Marriage Retreats: www.strongbonds.org
www.militaryonesource.com
www.5lovelanguages.com
MORTGAGE OR RENT ASSISTANCE
Rent or Mortgage Assistance - MN Assistance Council for Veterans: Website: www.mac-v.org or 612-726-1327 If you fear you may be unable to pay your rent or mortgage, call the MN Assistance Council for Veter-ans. They provide rental assistance and mortgage assistance for veterans in danger of becoming homeless. They cannot make backdated payments on mortgage or rent, so contact them as soon as you see a potential problem. They will also refer you for additional help you may need.
PARENTS OF SOLDIERS
www.bluestarmoms.org
www.operationwearehere.com/Parents.html
www.militaryfamily.org
ONGOING RESOURCES & DEALS
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PET CARE
www.netpets.org/militarypet/foster.php (recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense)
www.guardianangelsforsoldierspet.org
SPOUSES & SIGNIFICANT OTHERS
Spouses and Significant Others: www.militarysos.com
Military Spouse Magazine: www.milspouse.com
Military Wives and Women in Uniform: www.cinchouse.com
www.nationalmilitaryspousenetwork.org
www.armymwr.com/recleisure/promotions/spousesresources.aspx
www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil
STRESS MANAGEMENT
www.hooah4health.com
www.militaryonesource.mil
www.defense.gov/specials/stressawareness SUICIDE PREVENTION
Suicide Prevention Lifeline (soldier specific): 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Provides the following support to anyone interested in suicide prevention, treatment, and service referrals ***Services are free and confidential.
- Dealing with suicidal thoughts, feelings of hopelessness or extreme sadness - Concerned about a loved one who may be experiencing these feelings - Experiencing abuse or violence, Economic problems, Post-disaster needs, Homelessness issues, Substance abuse/addiction, Physical illness, Loneliness, Relationship problems, Family problems. The hotline is staffed by trained counselors and can refer to support services that can help you.
*Available 24 hours day, 7 days a week
MISC…
Firewood - Free Firewood for Families of Deployed Minnesota Service Members The Adjutant General for the State of Minnesota has authorized the availability of firewood from the Camp Ripley for families of all Minnesota Service Members that are currently deployed (including pre-deployment and post-deployment). Families are entitled to 2 full cords of wood per year. Contact Mrs. Tami Klucas from the Family Assistance Center at 320-616-3117. This is an ongoing offer.
ONGOING RESOURCES & DEALS
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