Soldier & Family Readiness Support Center

Soldier & Family Readiness Support
The Soldier & Family Readiness Support Services Mission is to empower commanders in their duty to deliver the Total Army Family Program (AR 600-20 & CNGBI 1800.02) so that Soldiers and Families are entitled, informed, educated, assisted, and made ready for the unique demands of military life before, during, and after deployment. Soldier & Family Readiness Specialists(SFRS) maintain the continuity and stability of SFRGs as units undergo changes in volunteers and leadership. They provide administrative and logistical support services to commanders, RDCs, and SFRG Leaders for multiple SFRGs and provide training services to SFRGs and the Command Leadership Team regarding roles and responsibilities as it relates to Family Readiness.

Contact numbers: (401)275-1242

(401)275-1249

(401)275-1241

Email: ng.ri.riarng.mbx.sfac@mail.mil
Soldier & Family Assistance Center
Our S&FRS team supports Soldiers and their families throughout the military life-cycle with information, resources, and referrals (IRR) to community based resources to address quality of life issues and concerns. The team can assist service members, veterans, retirees, military families, and community partners with IRR to federal, state, county, and local community based programs. Including:
- Information and Referral assistance: Provides reception services and general orientation.
- Military Personnel Services: Helps coordinate military records and information, as well as identification cards and records management, where available.
- Entitlement and Benefits services: Helps with education plans, benefits review, Family member education support, and other career-enhancing information.
- Soldier for Life: A Transition Assistance Program that supports mandatory transition requirements and services.
- Financial Counseling: Provides credit management, budget development, consumer information and awareness, financial counseling and assistance. It also provides emergency financial assistance in the form of loans or grants.
- Substance Abuse information and referral for Family members.
- Coordination of legal and pastoral Services.
- Help to find lodging resources for Family members.
- Coordination with Army Reserve, National Guard, and state and local agencies.
Contact numbers: (401)275-1242

(401)275-1249

(401)275-1241

Email: ng.ri.riarng.mbx.sfac@mail.mil
Employment Support Program (ESP)
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a Department of Defense program that develops and promotes supportive work environments for Service members in the Reserve Components through outreach, recognition, and educational opportunities that increase awareness of applicable laws. It also provides assistance in resolving conflicts between the Service members and their employers.

All employers support and value the employment of members of the National Guard and Reserve in the United States and Territories, thereby increasing the readiness of the Reserve Components.

For more information, visit the Employee Support of the Guard Website
Contact by phone: 401.275.1246
Employer Support of Guard and Reserve (ESGR)
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a Department of Defense program that develops and promotes supportive work environments for Service members in the Reserve Components through outreach, recognition, and educational opportunities that increase awareness of applicable laws. It also provides assistance in resolving conflicts between the Service members and their employers.

All employers support and value the employment of members of the National Guard and Reserve in the United States and Territories, thereby increasing the readiness of the Reserve Components.

For more information, visit the Employee Support of the Guard Website
Contact by phone: 401.275.1247
Psychological Health Program
The mission of the National Guard Psychological Health Program is to advocate, promote, and guide National Guard members and their families by supporting psychological fitness for operational readiness.

The Psychological Health Program aims to assist National Guard program managers and supervisors to improve a National Guard member’s readjustment to civilian life by managing professional services and/or overseeing an individual’s mental health needs by providing brief counseling to service members and/or their family regarding mental health concerns they may be facing. Act as subject matter expert regarding community resources that they are able to access as it relates to mental health. Offer consultative guidance & support to leadership on specific mental health needs that they may be facing in their units. Provide 24/7 crisis consultation to leadership, service members and their family as needed. The PHC is available to provide the National Guard with mental health oriented training.
Contact by phone at 401.280.0031, or use the communicator on the right to email the Psychological Health Coordinator.
Transition Assistance Advisor (TAA) Program
The TAA provides transitional assistance and support to all Veterans, Service Members, Military Retirees, and their Families, regardless of service branch, or whether Guard, Reserve, or Active Duty. This support includes assisting them in accessing VA healthcare facilities, obtaining services through the Military Health System (TRICARE), and in applying for other VA services and benefits, such as compensation and pension for disability, insurance, loan guarantee, vocational rehabilitation & employment, employment, and education benefits. Additionally, the TAA provides direction with other earned state benefits, as well as assistance with employment, education & training, health & life insurance, finance, legal, career change, relocation, and record location.

Contact by phone at 401.275.4198, or use the communicator on the right to email the Transition Assistance Advisor
Military OneSource
Military OneSource is a Department of Defense funded program that provides free and confidential assistance to service members, military spouses, and military children, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the world. Some services include, but are not limited to, tax services, financial consultants, non-medical counseling, health and wellness coaching, relocation specialists, the spouse education and career opportunities program, elder care consultants, document translation services, special needs consultants, and much more.
Contact by phone at 1.800.342.9647, or livechat with a live representative 24 hours a day at MIlitary OneSource
Financial Readiness
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR MONEY. The Office of Financial Readiness Program offers Personal Financial Counselors (PFCs) to help Service Members and their family manage finances, resolve financial problems and reach long-term goals such as getting an education, buying a home and planning for retirement.
Child and Youth Programs
Our mission is to ensure that military youth have the tools and resources they need to be resilient while supporting their social, emotional, educational, and recreational needs.

OUR GOALS:

EDUCATION: Provide life-skill education, meaningful training, and hands-on learning experiences

ACCESS: To help provide equal access to Federal and State benefits and resources that support children and families, counseling, education, child care, and other resources needed to foster a healthy, stable, and secure environment

OPPORTUNITY: Create opportunities for participation in programs, events, and activities geared towards the behavioral health, physical health, and welfare of youth

COMMUNICATION: To build a sense of belonging to the military community by creating secure opportunities to network with peers

RESILIENCE: To infuse resilience standards into all youth programs

OUTREACH: To build and sustain contact with parents and children of the military in order to create awareness of available support services and programs while being mindful of age, location, military, and civilian mindsets
Survivor Outreach Services
The Survivor Outreach Services mission is to educate the community about the Survivor Outreach Services Program and advocate on behalf of all Families who have suffered the loss of a Soldier. The program strives to build a unified support program which embraces and reassures Survivors that they are continually linked to the Army Family for as long as they desire.

SOS coordinators function as the long term support personnel for survivors. SOS coordinators facilitate support groups, life skills education and connect survivors with counseling and community resources.

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