Services Available

Air Force Aid Society

· Emergency financial assistance

· Interest free loans/grants

· Education support

· Community programs

· https://afas.org/

 

Air Force Families Forever

· Support for families of deceased Airmen

· Long-term bereavement care and support

 

Casualty Assistance/Survivor Benefit Plan

· Consultation on benefits

· Guidance to commanders

 

Relocation Readiness

· Relocation counseling

· Loan locker

· Newcomers information and briefings

· Sponsorship training

 

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) and Family Support

Air and Space Force EFMP Family Support: 907-552-8840

Army EFMP Family Support: 907-384-0225

· Provides support for families with special needs

· Education and training

· Activities and events - visit https://www.facebook.com/JBERExceptionalFamilies/

 

Mobilization and Deployment

· Deployment and resilience training

· Individual and family assessment and assistance

· Hearts Apart events

 

Personal Financial Readiness

· One-on-one financial counseling

· Financial education and literacy classes

· Mandatory touchpoint training

· Free credit reports

· Dorm/barracks move-out budgeting

 

Volunteer Resources

· Volunteer recruitment and training

· Locating volunteer opportunities - visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/468895980554662

 

Transition Assistance Program

· Assists service members and their dependents when they separate or retire from the military.

· Mandatory components for separating and retiring service members.

· Suggested timeline: 24 months for retirees; 18 months for separatees.

 

Employment Readiness

· Career planning

· Resume building for both federal (USAJOBS) and civilian-sector jobs

· Application assistance

· Spouse licensure reimbursement

· JBER Eyes on Jobs 

 

Personal and Work Life

· Soldier and Family Readiness Group

· Commander’s Key Support Program

· Resilience training

· Heart Link spouse orientation

 

Voting

· Voter registration support

· Absentee voting information

 

Military & Family Readiness Center/Army Community Service Partners

Bldg. 600 Richardson Dr., JBER-Richardson, AK 99505

Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLC)

Room A-119, 907-384-1534

MFLCs are licensed professionals who provide situational, problem-solving counseling. They can address several issues including deployment, marriage and relationships, parenting, communication, stress/anxiety, depression, grief, loss, and daily life issues. No written records are kept, and it is free to service members and families.

Army Emergency Relief (AER)

Room A-120, 907-384-7478

Provides grants, interest-free loans and scholarships to help relieve financial distress of Soldiers and their families.

Survivor Outreach Devices (SOS)

Room A-118, 907-384-0272

If you’re a surviving family member of a fallen Soldier, SOS offers access to support, information, and services closest to where you live. SOS support is available as long as it is needed.