Special Victim Counsel (SVC): Special victim counselors are legal assistance attorneys who have received special training to represent victims of sexual assault. The SVC mission is to provide confidential legal representation related to issues that may arise as a result of being sexually assaulted. The SVC will represent the client's interest even if those interests do not align with the government of the United States or the accused. SVCs will work to empower victims by fostering their understanding of the military justice program and providing clients with legal assistance. Services provided by SVC include:

• Accompanying/advising clients during interviews, examinations, hearings and court-martial proceedings;
• Representing clients in court-martial, as permitted by law;
• Refer clients to trial defense services for collateral misconduct, if necessary;
• Advocate for client with regard to disposition options;
• Assist clients with post-trial submissions, to include victim impact statements;
• Advise clients on collateral civil issues arising from the crime;
• Provide legal assistance services to client, as needed;
• Answer any questions that client may have about the courts-martial process.

Ready and Resilient (R2) provides training and resources to the Army Family to enhance resilience and optimize performance. R2 reinforces the Army Values, beliefs and attitudes, and educates members of the Army team about the importance of building connections with each other, taking care of one another, and being there to support fellow Soldiers.

• Many Army installations have R2 Performance Centers that provide customized performance training that enables Soldiers to sustain personal readiness, enhance resilience, optimize human performance, and build unit cohesion. These services are also open to Family members. Until you're able to visit an R2 center check out the following link for some great resiliency resources.
• Military One Source also provides resiliency resources. Relationships and stress can greatly affect a service member’s satisfaction in life. Military One Source’s suite of resilience tools can help you manage your mood, strengthen your partner relationship, and help you become more mission-ready. In our mobile world, you can carry Military OneSource support services with you wherever you go. Check out these three tools on your phone or tablet anytime — day or night.
  • Coach Hub: Carry a life coach in your pocket with CoachHub. This resilience tool connects you with real, live coaching experts right on your phone or tablet.
  • Mood Hacker: Your mood is a big deal. It affects how satisfied you are with your life as well as your relationships with other people.
  • Love Every Day: Improve the quality, stability and resilience of your relationship with your partner with Love Every Day.

• The Military and Family Life Counseling (MFLC) Program supports service members, their Families and survivors with non-medical counseling worldwide.
• Confidential issues addressed include: improving relationships at home and work, stress management, adjustment difficulties, parenting, and grief or loss.
• It does not address active suicidal or homicidal thoughts, sexual assault, child abuse, domestic violence, alcohol and substance abuse, or serious mental health conditions.
• Family life counselors are available to meet with military children and their Families to discuss self-esteem issues, relationships at home and school, behavioral issues, and changes at home such as deployment, reunion, divorce and grief.
• Ask if there are child and youth behavioral counselors at these locations near you: Child development centers, Installation-based youth and teen centers, On- and off-installation public schools, Department of Defense Education Activity schools.
• Eligibility: As long as you or your spouse are an active duty, National Guard or reserve service member or a designated Department of Defense civilian, the spouse, Soldier, and child(ren) are eligible. Surviving children are also eligible. If a child is 18 years old or younger, parent/guardian must give consent for counseling sessions.
• MFLCs are trained to work with the military community; you can reach a counselor by calling 800-342-9647.

Army Emergency Relief, better known as AER, is the Army's own emergency financial assistance organization and is dedicated to "Helping the Army Take Care of its Own." AER has been helping Soldiers since 1942 and is the U.S. Army's Nonprofit Organization.

• AER financial assistance is conducted within the Army structure by mission commanders and garrison commanders through AER Sections located at U.S. Army installations worldwide.
• AER provides zero-interest loans, grants, and educational scholarships, helping ensure no Soldier faces financial hardship on their own.
• There are three ways to apply for assistance through AER: the Soldier's Chain of Command, an AER Office, or the American Red Cross (Call 1-877-272-7337 then select the option for financial assistance).

The following individuals are eligible for AER assistance in accordance with Army Regulation 930-4:

• Soldiers on active duty and their eligible dependents
• Army Reserve and National Guard Soldiers activated on Title 10 orders for more than 30 days and their eligible dependents
• Soldiers retired for longevity, medical, or upon reaching age 60 (reserve component) and their eligible dependents
• Surviving spouses who have not remarried and children of Soldiers who died on active duty or died after reaching retirement eligibility.
• In general, AER provides assistance for the following categories (however, all assistance request are unique and considered on an individual basis):
  • Emergency Travel
  • Natural Disaster (preparation & evacuation)
  • Mortgage
  • Rent
  • Initial Deposit
  • Temporary Lodging
  • Food
  • Healthcare (not covered by Tricare)
  • Vehicle Costs
  • Utilities
  • Funeral Expenses
  • Basic Essential Furniture
  • Appliance Costs

  • Cranial Helmets
  • PCS Travel
  • Child Car Seats
  • Dental Care (for dependents)
  • Home Repair
  • Non-Medical Attendant Travel
  • Invitational Travel Order
  • Clothing
  • Immigration & Passport Fees (for dependents)
  • Special Needs Medical Equipment
  • Spouse Relicensing / Recertification
  • Child Care (Army Fee Assistance req.)

• The Army Family Team Building (AFTB) program is a volunteer led organization with a central purpose: provide training and knowledge to spouses and Family Members to support the total Army effort.
• AFTB's mission is to empower individuals, maximizing their personal growth and professional development through specialized training, transforming our community into a resilient and strong foundation meeting today's military mission.
• Classes are open to everyone and are held on a regular basis. Childcare is provided for some classes.