Marine & Family Services promotes mission readiness and superior performance to the Military community by providing quality professional services, information and resources. We strive to prevent problems which detract from individual and family readiness through educational briefs, training, instructional classes, workshops, and solution focused counseling. Our services promote healthy lifestyles, strengthen families, and prepare Marines and their families for life throughout the Corps.
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Treatment & Intervention (910) 449-5252
Dr. Leslie Slosky |
All counselors are licensed, trained therapists
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- Family Service Center Counseling - Short term, solution focused therapy for individuals, couples, and families.
- Family Advocacy Counseling - Assistance for individuals and families who are at risk for, or who have already had an incident of domestic violence, child abuse/neglect or sexual assault.
- Substance Abuse Counseling Center - Provides alcohol screening, assessment and counseling, case management referral, training and aftercare.
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| Sexual Assault Prevention Response Program |
The Marine Corps has a zero tolerance policy on sexual assault. It is a crime that has no place in the Corps. The MCAS New River Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program (SAPRP) provides 24/7 crisis intervention and support services to all active duty Marines and Sailors who are victims of sexual assault.
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Prevention and Education (910) 449-5241/5259
Tamie Bryan/Marilyn Nakamura
- Educational Workshop and Classes - Stress Management, Anger Control, Conflict Resolution, Assertiveness, Child Abuse and Domestic Violence Prevention, Combat Stress, TSP, Household Budgeting, Financial Management, Family Dynamics, Communication, etc.
- Provide information and referral assistance
- Coordinate Drug Education for Youth (DEFY) Program
Defy Youth Application (please complete, sign, and return to Marine & Family Services)
Coordinate the Critical Incident Stress Management Team (CISM)
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New Parent Support Program (910) 449-4866/4867
This program provides education and support to parents, in order to assist them in coping with stress isolation, pre and post deployment, and the everyday demands of parenthood. Programs are for military families who are pregnant or have children 5 years and under.
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Baby Boot Camp: This two-day educational hands-on experience focuses on children birth to 1
year. During the class moms and dads will learn about the challenges of parenthood, balancing work and
home life, how to soothe a crying baby, discipline, safety issue, bonding, and nurturing. Recommended
for expectant parents.
- Home Visitation: Home visits are a way of providing parenting information and support in the privacy and convenience of one's own home. Home visitors are registered nurses and licensed clinical social workers who are professionally trained to provide this service to military families within a 50 mile radius. We also are here to assist single parents.
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- Parenting Class: A four-day class designed to discuss parenting styles and to educate parent(s) about the needs of children at various stages. Recommended for parents of toddlers & preschoolers.
- Playgroup: An interactive experience for parents and child(ren) ages birth through 5 years. Toys, crafts, stories, and songs are all part of the fun. At playgroup children develop social and emotional skills through play and shared activities with other children while enjoying the close support and encouragement of their parents. Parents, in addition to watching their children blossom, make social connection with other parents which facilitate friendships and mutual support within the military community
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Family Support
Located in Bldg AS-232
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An entire department devoted to helping support military families in finding employment, relocating to a new duty station, and taking care of family members with special needs.
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- Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) - 449-5251
Education, information, and support services for family members with exceptional medical, psychological, developmental or educational needs.
- Relocation Assistance Program - Welcome Aboard Briefs, base information (Local and Worldwide), PCS information and assistance (includes overseas and sponsor Program), Loan Locker, and trip planning
- The Career Resource Office - Assists family members and active duty with employment information, career development and employment information workshop. For more information, contact the Career Resource Manager Dana Cozzens at 449-5255.
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