Military members that are deploying or serving on an
unaccompanied tour are required to out-process through the Family Readiness
section at the Family Support Center. They will receive counseling
that is designed to ensure that they have taken measures to alleviate possible
stressors on themselves as well as family members. The counseling is
designed to remind the military member to update their emergency contact data,
plan for the payment of any bills, ensure their medical coverage has been
established and/or maintained, consider legal issues, and to take care of any
family matters prior to their departure. The counseling also includes
explanation on programs such as Car Care Because We Care, Give Parents A Break,
and Hearts Apart. Married members as well as single parents will be
placed on the Hearts Apart program which allows their family to place a free 15
minute call, 3 times a week directly to the military member from the comforts of
their home. Family members remaining in the local area will be
contacted regularly via e-mail and telephone of upcoming events to ease the
pressures that sometimes take place during family separations.