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Some examples of topics in this category:
  • Relationships
  • Legal Concerns
  • Parenting
  • Communication
  • Child Care/School
  • Stress (relationships, work, home life)
  • Budgeting/Financial
  • Elder Care
  • PCS/Relocation Assistance
  • Support for family members with special needs and disabilities

 

 

RESOURCES

 

AF Employee Assistance Program


Services available via phone or website
Phone: (866) 580-9078
Hours: Available 24/7, 365 days a year
Website

EAP supports DAF (APF, NAF, Space Force, ANG) employees and Army civilians on AF-led Joint Bases and their respective household members. Services are free, confidential, 24/7 online, in-person, by phone or virtual. Services include non-medical counseling (up to 6 sessions per topic), legal consultation, worklife,  education kits, elder care, supervisor resources, physical/mental wellness, webinars and more.

Chapel


107 Arthur Dr. North Charleston, SC 29404
Phone: (843) 963-4673 0900-1500, Mon-Fri
Website

The Chaplain Corps provide spiritual care and ensures all Airmen, Guardians and their families can exercise their constitutional entitlement of free exercise of religion. Chaplain Corps personnel provide absolute, 100% confidential counseling, spiritual support and resilience in all areas with privileged communication.  Chaplains do not have a duty to report requirement.

 

 

 

Child Development Center


Air Base: 1654 E. Jackson Dr. (Bldg 227) Joint Base Charleston, SC 29404
Phone: (843) 963-4366
Hours: Mon - 6:30am−6pm; Tues-Fri - 6:30am−5pm; Sat-Sun - Closed
Weapons Station: 180 Von Steuben St. (Bldg 227) Goose Creek, SC 29445
Phone: (843) 794-7408
Hours: Mon-Fri - 6:30am−5pm; Sat-Sun - Closed

This installation has 2 CDCs. Both CDCs offer weekly and hourly (pending availability) childcare for children ages 6 weeks – 5 years. The CDCs support the development of the whole child, teaching through active, hands-on exploration of their environment, respecting each child’s unique interest, experience, abilities and needs while providing a safe, nurturing environment in which to learn. Contact the CDC for availability and cost. Requests for full-time childcare are made via MilitaryChildCare.com.

 

Exceptional Family Member Program – Family Support


204 W. Hill Blvd (Bldg 364) North Charleston, SC 29404
Phone: (843) 963-6978
Hours: 0730-1630, Mon-Fri
Website

EFMP-FS, located within the M&FRC, provides special needs services to all DOD ID cardholders. Services include family needs assessments, respite care, classes, programs/events, and referrals to on-and-off base community programs/services. EFMP-FS works assists families with community integration and offers services that promote successful living within the military. 

Exceptional Family Member Program – Medical


204 W. Hill Blvd (Bldg 364) North Charleston, SC 29404
Phone: (843) 963-6978
Hours: 0730-1630, Mon-Fri
Website

EFMP-M provides screenings, enrollments and dis-enrollments for family members with various special medical, developmental, educational needs and/or disabilities. PCS assignment coordination verifies needed services at the gaining location through the Family Member Travel Screening (FMTS) process. EFMP-M personnel also link families to medical care upon arrival.

 

 

Family Advocacy Program


Air Base: 204 W. Hill Blvd (Bldg 1000) North Charleston, SC 29404
Phone: (843) 963-6852
Weapons Station: 1005 Jefferson Ave (Bldg 786) Goose Creek, SC, 29406
Phone: (843) 794-7421
DAVA Support 24/7: (843) 310-1884 0730-1630, Mon-Fri, Some classes and workshops with alternate hours as scheduled
Website

FAP strengthens families and enhances resiliency by helping new parents, supporting victims of domestic violence, and assisting family members.  The New Parent Support Program helps expecting parents with children up to three years of age. While, maltreatment services triage, assess, and manage referrals for child and adult intimate partner maltreatment.

Family Child Care


Air Base: 2373 White Circle Bldg 2373 Charleston, SC 29404
Phone: (843)-963-2546

FCC offers childcare to children and youth from 2 weeks to 12 years of age. Care is provided in homes located on or off the installation that has been certified by the MSG Commander. The FCC has the ability to tailor care to fit every schedule, deployment, or special need. Additional information regarding FCC can be found on the DAF Child and Youth website or by contacting the local FCC office at this installation.

 

Judge Advocate


Air Base: 102 East Hill Blvd (Bldg 16000, Rm 135) Joint Base Chaleston, SC 29404
Phone: (843) 963-5502

Weapons Station: 2316 Red Bank Rd (Bldg 84, Rm 105) Goose Creek, SC 29445 Phone: (843) 794-7500

Licensed attorneys offer confidential consultation to active duty, dependents of active duty, retirees, dependents of retirees, and Reserve/Guard members on orders. Topics of support include wills, powers of attorney, estate planning, claims, Victim-Witness Assistance Program, military justice, Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, family law, immigration, taxation, etc.

Military OneSource


Services available via phone or website
Phone: (800) 342-9647
Hours: Available 24/7, 365 days a year
Website

Provides Non-Medical Counseling: face-to-face counseling, online counseling, telephonic counseling, video counseling; Specialty Consultations: Adoption, Education, Elder Care, Health and Wellness Coaching, Spouse Relocation and Transition; and Other Services and Counseling: Document Translation, Financial Counseling, etc. Intended for: Active Duty members, Reserve, Guard, eligible family members, recently separated service members, and survivors.



 

 

Military & Family Readiness


Air Base: 104 E. Simpson Street, (Bldg 500) North Charleston, SC 29404
Weapons Station: 1005 Jefferson Ave, (Bldg 755) Goose Creek, SC 29445
Phone: (843) 963-8883 0730-1630, Mon-Fri
Website

Targeted support aimed at assisting individuals and families to adapt and meet the demands of the military lifestyle. Service areas include transition, relocation, employment, financial, deployment, exceptional family member program, personal and work-life, Commander’s Key Support Program, casualty assistance, survivor support, emergency family assistance support, volunteer, and voting.


 

Military Family Life 
Counselor (Adult)


Air Base: 104 E. Simpson St (Bldg 500)
North Charleston, SC 29404
Weapons Station: 1005 Jefferson Ave (Bldg 755)
Goose Creek, SC 29445
Air Base Phone: (843) 940-0133; (843) 259-7023; (843) 693-5325; (843) 214-4955
Weapons Station Phone: (843) 214-6500
0730-1630, Mon-Fri, Closed on federal holidays and AMC family days
Website

MFLCs provide free confidential, short-term solution-focused non-medical and non-documented counseling to military members and immediate family members. MFLCs are licensed providers who can address relationships, stress, communication, adjustment, deployment, parenting, grief, loss, etc. MFLCs must report instances or eminent risk of abuse, self-harm, and UCMJ infractions.

Military Family Life 
Counselor (Youth)
 


Air Base: 104 E. Simpson St (Bldg 500)
North Charleston, SC 29404
Weapons Station: 1005 Jefferson Ave (Bldg 755)
Goose Creek, SC 29445
Air Base Phone: (843) 940-0133; (843) 259-7023; (843) 693-5325; (843) 214-4955
Weapons Station Phone: (843) 214-6500
0730-1630, Mon-Fri, Closed on federal holidays and AMC family days
Website

CYB MFLCs support families and augment child and youth programs. CYB MFLCs provide support on a variety of topics affecting children and teens, including anger and aggression, bullying, conflict resolution, divorce, self-esteem, separation, sibling and parental relationships, time management and more. 
 

New Parent Support Program


Air Base: 204 W. Hill Boulevard, Building 1000, Joint Base Charleston, SC 29404
Phone: (843)-963-6927

A free, voluntary program that offers parenting education and support to military parents and caregivers of infants and toddlers. Services include home visits, referrals, classes, and playgroups to help families thrive and balance military life. The target audience is expectant parents and parents of children birth-3 years.

Primary Care Behavioral Health


Air Base: Building 1000, 1000 W. Hill Blvd. Joint Base Charleston, SC 29404
Phone: 843-963-6852
Weapons Station: 110 Naval Nuclear Power Training Command Cir, Goose Creek, SC 29445
Phone: 843) 794-6450 0730-1600, Mon-Fri, Closed on federal holidays and AMC family days 
Website

PCBH is a team-based approach that integrates behavioral health services into primary care. It involves licensed behavioral health professionals, addressing not only behavioral health and substance use disorders, but also behavioral factors that affect overall health conditions. Care can be coordinated through your PCM or by a self-referral through the appointment line.

School Liaison Program Manager


101 E. Hill Blvd (Bldg 503, Rm 106) North Charleston, SC 29404
M&FRC Phone: (843) 963-4410/4406 [Cell: (843) 300-2523]
Military Personnel Center Phone: (843) 963-2931 [Cell: (843) 998-1456]
Hours: 0730-1630, Mon-Fri, Closed all federal holidays and family days

SLPM advises base leaders on all PreK-12 challenges, including special education, state-level representation, and local partnerships. They advocate to obtain resources/services for military-connected students, educators, and command teams. They assist families with transition, deployment support, college, career & military readiness support, grant and scholarship resources, MIC3 compliance, and local school navigation. 

Youth Programs


Air Base: 2451 N. O'Neal Ave. Bldg 1993
Phone: (843)-963-5684
Weapons Station: 788 Chapel Dr. Bldg 788
Phone:(843)-794-7809

The School Age Program offers before/after school child care and a Summer Camp for children ages 5-12 years. Members ages 9-17 can use the Open Recreation Program to engage in a variety of activities of their choosing. For additional details, contact the installation Youth Center.