Moody helps Airmen and their families

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  • By Tech. Sgt. Patrick Hyde
  • 23d Wing Public Affairs
MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. --  When faced with difficult situations and emotional times, it can be hard to know when to ask somebody for help, but getting help and dealing with difficult situations is often just a phone call away.
 
Moody Air Force Base, Ga., has many resources for Airmen going through hard times or difficult adjustments. Whether dealing with reintegration, disagreements with spouses or children, financial difficulties, or coping with these changes, help is readily available at Moody's Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC) office, located in the Airman & Family Readiness Center in building 400.

The MFLC is a confidential counseling source that is open to all active duty, retired, Guard and Reserve, and military family members.

Counselors must be credentialed and licensed with at least three years of experience. They are then screened and educated by the Department of Defense on general military knowledge. These counselors rotate approximately every six months to ensure complete anonymity.

To contact a MFLC, call 229-561-7915. The counselor can meet anywhere except at the member's residence.

Another source for help is the Mental Health Clinic located within the 23d Medical Group. Military members can talk with a military provider about their military career or family life. An appointment is preferred, but walkins are evaluated on an emergency basis. To make an appointment for the Mental Health Clinic, call 229-257-2778 and follow the telephone prompts.

There are also many classes to help members deal with day-to-day problems. These classes are Anger & Stress Management, Dads 101, Common Sense Parenting, 1-2-3 Magic (parenting techniques), Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program class for couples, and a Family Advocacy Education Seminar focused on preventing escalation of anger in the household. To sign up or learn about these classes, contact Family Advocacy at 229-257-4805.

"Everyone will have problems at some point in their life," said Lawanna R. Barron, Family Advocacy Outreach manager. "The key is to get help. Asking for help shows your strength and ability to be resilient."

In addition to these resources, Military One Source is yet another resource available to military members. Military One Source helps members deal with life and financial management issues, often times with face-to-face or telephone counseling.

These services offered by Military One Source, if approved, are 100 percent free and warrant up to 12 sessions at a local off-base provider per issue. This service is also available for up to six months after separation or retirement from active duty. To contact Military One Source, call 1-800-342-9647.

"Asking for help in dealing with difficult times is the first step to recovery," said Barron. "Everyone has problems but not everyone can solve them alone. We are here to help our Airmen and their families."