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AIRMAN & FAMILY READINESS:
Amy Thompson
Program Manager
Phone: 414-944-8249
amy.thompson.8@us.af.mil

PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLNESS:
Jane Collingwood
Director of Psychological Health
Phone: 414-944-8256
jane.collingwood@us.af.mil

WING SARC:
VACANT

WING CHAPLAIN:
Maj Phillip Cunningham
Phone: 414-944-8428

FINANCIAL COUNSELOR:
Walt Teske
Phone: 414-265-8230
walter.teske.1@us.af.mil

RED CROSS:
877-272-7337
(Send an urgent message to a service member)

WALK IN HOURS -
0800 - 1500

Tuesday - Thursday

Health & Wellness Resource Center
Building 500
1835 East Grange Ave
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53207

Additional Resources
Military

Milwaukee Veterans Administration (414) 384-2000

Milwaukee Vet Center (414) 434-1311

Military One Source 1-800-342-9647

Wisconsin Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC) (608) 215-3037

Veteran Crisis and Resource Line 1-800-273-8255 #1

Community 24 Hour Emergency Info / Resources

Aurora Psychiatric Center (414) 454-6600

Mental Health Crisis Line (414) 257-7222

Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255

Walkers Point Youth and Family Center (414) 647-8200

Child Mobile Urgent Treatment Team (414) 257-7621

Sexual Assault Treatment Center (414) 219-5555

Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline (414) 933-2722

Alcoholics Anonymous Family Groups 1-888-425-2666

Alcoholics Anonymous (414)771-9119

Narcotics Anonymous 866-913-3837

Batterers Nevermore Program (414) 828-5191

Housing / Shelter (414) 773-0211 or 211

Substance Abuse Help – SAMHSA.gov

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors 1-800-959-TAPS (8277)

Community Health and Human Services

Milwaukee County (414) 289-6000

Kenosha County (262) 697-4500

Ozaukee County (262) 284-8200

Racine County (608) 757-5200

Sheboygan County (920) 459-6400

Walworth County (262) 741-3200

Washington County (262) 365-6565

Waukesha County (414) 455-1736

Soldier Returning from Deployment kissing his wife and holding his child.

The Health & Wellness Resource Team engages in partnerships with unit leadership to assess unit strengths, resources, and concerns in order to enhance services and programs relevant to supporting ready, resilient Airmen. We are dedicated in fostering a shared sense of responsibility to promote the successful adaptation of Airmen and their families to the demands of military life and facilitate to the personal readiness of the Force.

Promote informed, self-sufficient, and resilient Guard families that support and contribute to their unit's mission accomplishment.

The Wisconsin Air National Guard Airman and Family Readiness Program at the 128^th is dynamic by nature and strives to meet the goals of each of the squadrons assigned within the organization. Scalability, flexibility and quality service delivery are internal goals for this program. Emphasis from respective Commanders reflect program application.

- Readiness, personal, professional & family

- Phases of deployment preparation and support

- Information/referral and resources

- Counseling, peer support, and spiritual support

- Military to civilian transitions (employment, resume, schooling information)

DEPLOYMENT SUPPORT AND INFORMATION

Military deployments are a big adjustment time for many military families. Roles change, workloads increase for all parties and often times anxiety rises. Being proactive toward the deployment process is the best way to approach these issues. By taking charge of the circumstance it insures you and your family's best interests are served to the extent possible. Taking the time to plan and prepare will not make a deployment any shorter; but will enhance the processes associated. Working with your Airman and Family Readiness Center will help alleviate some of the stressors and anxiety that can be associated with deployment through their information, materials, expertise, and local resources.
FINANCIAL COUNSELING SERVICES
We offer resource information, education and personal financial counseling to help military members and their families maintain financial stability and reach their financial goals. Personal Finance Counselor (PFC) offers information and programs on:
- Budgeting
- Investing Basics
- Spend Plans
- Thrift Savings Plan
- Insurance
- Auto Buying
- Debt Management
- Home Buying Basics
CAREER FOCUS
AFRC provides eligible family members information on the local job market to assist with their search for jobs in the local area. Information and programs are available on:
- Resume Basics Workshop
- Federal Employment and USA Jobs Workshop
- Job Search Techniques
- Interview Skills
- Career Change
- Individual Career Counseling and Assessment
TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP)
Is designed to equip separating and retiring civilian and military personnel and their eligible family members with skills and knowledge for re-entry into the private sector. The emphasis of TAP is on transition preparation rather than job placement.
Program components include:
- Mandatory Pre-Separation Counseling
- Transition Benefits Seminar
- Mandatory 5-day TAP GPS Workshop
- Transition Assistance Program
- Goals
- Plans
- Success Individual Transition Plan (ITP)
- Federal Job Search Basics
- Introduction to Resume and Cover Letter Preparation
- Interviewing Basics & Preparation Veteran's Benefits Briefing
INFORMATION & REFFERAL (I&R)

Designed to link individuals and families with resources to meet their specific needs utilizing services available on base, the local community and nationwide. We will find you the contact that you need!
FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION
Family Life Education provides information, education and some counseling to help single and married military members and their dependents adapt to current and future changes in their lives.
Information is available on:
- Family Wellness Skill
- Effective Communications
- Couple Skills - Listening & Loving
- Single Parent Skills/Support Groups
EMERGENCY FAMILY ASSISTANCE CONTROL CENTER (EFACC)

Objective - focal point for families during "local disaster". Assist with information dissemination and rumor control. AFRC collaborates with on/off base agencies to represent and assist American Red Cross, Legal, Medical, Chaplain, etc... Information & Referral for long-term assistance.
YELLOW RIBBON

The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program was designed to benefit National Guard and Reserve members and their families by helping to give them access to necessary support and guide them to the appropriate information, services, benefits, proactive outreach opportunities, and referrals to help them "reintegrate" following an operational deployment.

Theses are just some of the additional programs and organizations we partner with and can connect you with:
Child and Youth Programs
Relocation Assistance
WERC or Wisconsin Employment Resource Connection
Military Family Assistance Centers
USO
Military Alcoholics Anonymous
Transition Assistance Advisor
Red Cross
Veterans Affairs

VOLUNTEER RESOURCE program is the focal point that connects members with service opportunities at 128 ARW. The goal is to tap the creative energy of our community and its organizations and connect them in a meaningful and worthwhile way. Recruitment, training, and recognition, are an integral part of the volunteer program and contribute to its success.

Many Reasons to Volunteer:
To get your foot in the door/Networking.
To help your community/To make new friends.
To learn/improve a skill or share your talents.

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