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Here is some helpful information on services available to military families.

Military medical benefits
TRICARE is the Military Health System’s health care program for active duty military, active duty service families, retirees and their families, survivors, and other beneficiaries.
TRICARE Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) program delivers financial assistance and additional benefits, including supplies and services, beyond those available under TRICARE.

These benefits are available for many families with special needs children. They must be enrolled in the EFMP program.

Self referral for mental health needs. A military family can call Military One Source and ask for a referral for any mental health service. The child or family can get 8 session with a psychologist, psychiatrist, etc without going through the normal TRICARE referral process. MilitaryOneSource-1-800-342-9647. if more sessions are needed by the patient, the provider then submits a referral/authorization form (preferably before the 8th visit—so there is no interruption in care).

All mental health services are available under this program except Counseling (counseling requires an MD referral). Patient should be sure provider is an approved Tricare provider or that they are willing to submit an out of network waiver. http://www.tricare.mil/west/#
The family can also self refer for mental health needs and receive 8 sessions. Same rules apply as when using Military OneSource.

Other Agencies and Organizations
Army Community Service (ACS) offers programs to help military families. Located on Ord.
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) provides services to families (Army and Air Force) that have a special needs family member. The family must register for this program.
Family Advocacy Program (FA) is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and spousal abuse.
EFMP and FA sponsor many programs for families:

• Anger Management
• Stress Management
  
• Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child
  
• Special Needs Family Support Group – Autism/Down Syndrome or other Special Needs
  
• Your Child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP)
  
• 1-2-3 Magic!
  
• Tips for keeping Special Education Home Files
  
• All About Attention Deficit Disorder
  
• Who Moved My Cheese?
  
• Parents Place at OMC
  
  Call for additional information and schedules: 242-7653
  

ACS also offers Financial Counseling, Employment Readiness, Relocation Assistance, and much more. Call 242-7660 for more information.

Fleet and Family Support Center offers programs to help military families (Navy and Marines). Located in La Mesa Village. Contact them at 656-3060

MilitaryOneSource – 1-800-342-9647 This service is available 24/7 for any military family needing any type of assistance—from tax preparation - to leaky faucet – to health needs. The military family can use this service for any problem.

Military Child Education Coalition – this organization’s focus is on the needs of military connected children. Their website offers research based information for the military families with K – 12th grade children. Great site - http://www.militarychild.org/

School Liaison Officer - this Child and Youth Services staff position is an Army wide position. Focus is on smoothing the school transition issues faced by Kindergarten – 12th grade students. 242-6904