FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM -
In partnership with the command,
the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) is designed to prevent child and spouse abuse.
This partnership promotes effective intervention when incidents occur and
sponsors healthy family education programs. Everyone has a responsibility in
this partnership.
Family Advocacy is a leadership issue. As part of the
tradition "taking care of our own", it is the responsibility of all service
members to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of his/her family
members.
> Prevention Education
> Crisis Intervention
> Case
Management
> Treatment
> Counseling for Children
Counselors have
a minimum of a masters degree with state credentials.
COUNSELING PROGRAMS
-
Counselors are available on a personal and confidential basis to active
duty and their family members as individuals, couples or families.
Classes
may include topics such as:
> Anger and/or Stress Management
>
Couples' Communication
> Marriage Enrichment
> Suicide
Prevention
> Parenting
> Grief and Loss
Specific classes may vary
from site to site. Please call for schedule. Outside resources and referrals are
available.
VICTIM SUPPORT SERVICES -
Victims of domestic violence may
feel confused, trapped, helpless, guilty or ashamed. They may need someone to
talk to and to help them understand. The Victim Services Specialist (VSS) works
with adults to sort out what is happening, plan for safety, learn about the
dynamics of domestic violence and work with agencies that may assist the victim.
All services are confidential.
> Victim Support Groups
> Legal and
Medical Advocacy
> Crisis Intervention
> Support and Safety
Planning
> Information and Referrals
SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM
INTERVENTION PROGRAM -
Sexual Assault Victim Intervention (SAVI) is a
sensitive, comprehensive program to assist victims through medical,
investigative, and legal systems. SAVI advocates are available 24 hours a day, 7
days a week as a source of confidential information, options, and support. SAVI
advocates also assist victims and family members to resolve emotional stress,
work conflicts, and the challenge in daily functioning that often results in the
aftermath of a sexual assault/rape.
Program components
include:
> Sexual Assault/Rape Awareness and Prevention
Education
> Victim Advocacy/Support
> Data
Collection and Tracking
NEW PARENT SUPPORT -
The Navy New Parent
Support Program provides services and support to prenatal families and families
with young children. Services include home visits, parenting education,
information and referrals to community and military services, and lending
libraries - videos, books, car seats, etc.
Classes include:
> Play
Groups
> Infant/Parenting Education
> Sibling Class
> Prenatal
Classes