Warrior and Family Services

Warrior and Family Services

The Warrior and Family Services Team is a diverse group of professionals with distinctive skill sets that aim to enhance our Guard family's circle of life. Our mission is to provide guidance and direct actions that will produce healthy life choices and promote resiliency within our Guard family.

Eighteen programs and a staff of over 35 working in support of Joint Staff Support and Warrior Family Support provide a network of programs designed to promote readiness through confidential no-cost support to our service members and their families. All services are available with one phone call to your nearest Family Assistance Center.

PROGRAMS

	Family Assistance Center (FAC) Information and emotional support for families so service members can focus on their mission. Services may include: outreach, information and referral to appropriate service agencies such as legal assistance, TRICARE, DEERS/ID cards, problem solving, and accurate and current information feed. The FAC is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 907-428-6663 / 888-917-3608 or www.facebook.com/AKNGFamily
	Resilience, Risk Reduction and Suicide Prevention (R3SP) R3SP is designed to train Soldiers, leaders, civilians and family members to recognize signs of suicidal behavior, understand the risks of suicide, learn intervention strategies, reduce stigma, and ensure individuals know how to make referrals for follow-on support and care. Monique Andrews 907-428-6227
	Child & Youth Program Positive activities designed to promote resiliency, healthy development, and to ease transition to adulthood. Jordan Webber 907-428-6670 or www.facebook.com/AKNG.YouthProgram
	Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program Assisting members and their families through the stages of deployments. www.yellowribbon.mil or www.facebook.com/AKANGYRRRP
	Transition Assistance Advisor Assist service members as they navigate benefits and entitlements such as accessing VA benefits and healthcare services, the TRICARE Military Health System, as well as community resources. 907-428-6208 or 907-854-2151
	Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Develops and promotes employer support for Guard and Reserve service members. www.esgr.mil
	Military One Source Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive. www.militaryonesource.mil or www.facebook.com/military.1source
	JBER Military and Family Readiness Center FAC referrals are available to JBER Military and Family Life Consultants, Employment Assistance, Personal Financial Readiness, Personal Work and Life Balance services, and more. jberlife.com/mfrc or www.facebook.com/JBERLife

DoD Safehelpline
877-995-5247
www.safehelpline.org

Suicide Prevetion Lifeline
800-273-8255
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

24/7 AKNG Emergency Contact
907-428-6663
888-917-3608

Warrior and Family Services Coordinator
Octavia Thompson
907-428-6219
octavia.l.thompson2.civ@army.mil

Family Assistance Coordiantor
Kera Spaulding
907-428-6606
888-917-3608

JFHQ Sexual Assault Response Coordinator
Ashley Shelton, D-SAACP Level IV
907-854-1899
ashley.a.shelton.civ@army.mil

Victim Advocate Coordinator
Heather Rogers, D-SAACP Level III
907-428-6147

JBER Connect
www.jber.jb.mil/Services-Resources/JBER-Connect-Resources