Programs

Many Soldiers are familiar with ACS but do not know the vast amount of programs it offers. Some less known are the lending closet, FAP, ERP, etc. https://www.armymwr.com/programs-and-services/personal-assistance https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/Federal-Benefits/Army-Community-Service-(ACS)?serv=120

Non-medical counseling that can range parenting, anger management, family issues, conflict resolution, deployment stress, etc. These sessions are confidential. https://www.militaryonesource.mil/confidential-help/non-medical-counseling/military-and-family-life-counseling/military-and-family-life-counseling-the-essentials/

Free nonmedical counseling with a local professional that can be in person, online, or over the phone. Examples include marriage counseling, moving stress, family issues, etc. It is meant to be short term to resolve the issues and includes up to 12 free sessions per person per issue. These sessions are confidential. https://www.militaryonesource.mil/confidential-help/non-medical-counseling/military-onesource/military-counseling-for-stress/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAutyfBhCMARIsAMgcRJS17K6RcccqEDHfchzAA2gJc5axhMNb5OU3RYyZqnx0zfXUqelFtN8aAoy1EALw_wcB

Assists servicemembers in finding, picking, and offsetting the cost of civilian childcare when on post is unavailable or not suitable. https://www.childcareaware.org/fee-assistancerespite/militaryprograms/

Every installation has different programs/events that change throughout the year. Programs including in MWR are Basic Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS), Child and Youth Services (CYS), etc. https://www.armymwr.com/installation

Allows soldiers to enter the IRR for up to 3 years and return to active duty in the same standing. Reasons for doing so include starting a family, religious reasons, personal/professional growth, pursue a degree, etc. https://talent.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/CIP-handout-v2.5.pdf