- Information and Referral
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Information and Referral provides Commanders, Soldiers and Families with information regarding military and civilian community resources.
- Identifies customers’ needs
- Referrals and follows up program
Contact: DNS (314)597-9931 or CIV +32(0)22-80-9931
- Family Advocacy Program (FAP)
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FAP exists to improve the quality of life for military families through prevention, education, intervention, and prompt reporting of child and spouse abuse.
- Child abuse prevention
- Victim advocacy
- Couples communication
- Conflict resolution
- Stress management
- Anger management
Contact: +31(0)22-80-9930
- Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC)
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The Military and Family Life Counseling Program helps military families overcome challenges with free face-to-face support.
- Solution-focused counseling by professionals.
- Confidential, no cost, and no records kept.
- Available for all military members and their families.
Contact: +31 (0)45-534-0242 or DSN: 314-597-4242
- Relocation Readiness Program
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Relocation Readiness assists families in finding information and resources to make you more resilient and agile as you navigate your next move.
- Welcome Information Packet
- Spouse orientation
- Host Nation Orientation
- Lending Closet
- Sponsorship Training
- Hearts Apart
- Military OneSource website
Contact: DNS (314)597-9934/9931 or +32 (0)22-80-9934 or +32 (0)22-80-9931
- New Parent Support (NPSP)
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NPSP offers support and reassurance to new and expectant parents. Home visits provide encouragement and practical help for new or expectant parents.
- Hospital visits
- Pregnancy information
- Play groups (newborns to 3-year-olds)
- Infant care
- Breastfeeding
- Parenting classes
Contact:
+32 (0)65-75-7355 or DSN: 314-597-7355
- Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
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EFMP provides comprehensive community, housing, educational, medical, and personnel support, and
services for Family members with special medical, educational or behavioral health needs.- Non-clinical Case Management
- Support groups
- Information and Advocacy
- Systems Navigation and Referrals
Contact: +32 (0)22-80-9930 or DSN: 314-597-9930
- Employment Readiness Program
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Employment Readiness helps people find the perfect job within the SHAPE/Chievres military communities. Individual appointments and classes are always offered.
- Website assistance for government jobs
- Interview essentials
- Resume building
- One-on-one career coaching
- Information about local job listings
- Computer lab for employment use
Contact: +32 (0)22-80-9934 or DSN: 314-597-9934
Financial Readiness teaches money management to help you take control of finances.
- Investment and Financial Planning classes
- Personal budget counseling
- Consumer affairs assistance
- Credit/Debt management
- Army Emergency Relief (AER)
- Distributed milestone learning CMTs
Contact: +32 (0)65-75-7361 or DSN: 314-597-7361
Financial Readiness teaches money management to help you take control of finances.
- Investment and Financial Planning classes
- Personal budget counseling
- Consumer affairs assistance
- Credit/Debt management
- Army Emergency Relief (AER)
- Distributed milestone learning CMTs
Contact: +32 (0)65-75-7361 or DSN: 314-597-7361
- Financial Readiness Program
- Army Emergency Relief (AER)
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AER provides emergency financial assistance to active duty Service Members and their dependents, retirees, and surviving Family members of Soldiers.
Contact: +32 (0)65-75-7361 or DSN: 314-597-7361
- Volunteer Opportunties
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The ACS Volunteer Services program is the one-stop-shop for volunteers in the community. Meet friendly faces, learn new skills, and give your time to a community that needs and appreciates you.
- Recruitment and placement
- Volunteer advisory council
- Annual volunteer recognition ceremony
- Training programs
Contact: +32 (0)65-75-7357 or DSN: 314-597-7357
- Army Family Action Plan (AFAP)
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AFAP is a grassroots process that identifies issues of concern from America’s military Families that impact quality of life. Be part of the solution with AFAP.
Contact: +32 (0)65-75-7357
- Deployment Assistance Program
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The Deployment Assistance Program provides all mobilizing, activating, and deploying Service members and family members with services and support during all phases of deployment. The program provides information regarding these topics, either directly or by referral, as appropriate to the needs and the phase of deployment:
- Changes in roles and responsibilities during deployment.
- Communication maintenance issues and technology for staying in touch.
- Stress and anger management strategies; coping strategies.
- Suicide prevention and behavioral health screenings, intervention, and treatment.
- Medical and dental benefits; legal assistance.
- Personal security or safety.
- Practical suggestions for reducing loneliness and isolation.
- Available services and supports and how to access them.
- Reintegration.
- Interpersonal skills in marriage and parenting.
- Financial management before, during, and after deployment.For more information or to schedule training contact ACS
+31 (0)45-5340243 or +32 (0)65-75-7365
usarmy.benelux.id-europe.mbx.dhr-acs@mail.mil - Army Family Team Building (AFTB)
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AFTB is a volunteer-managed program in its purest form. Volunteer instructors offer a series of “Army life” education and professional development classes for spouses. “Families helping Families” is what AFTB is all about.
Contact: +32 (0)65-75-7357
ACS - Sponsorship Training
Learn the skills to better support incoming members and help them transition to their new temporary home overseas.
Dec 2 9 am - 10 am
ACS - City Madness
Learn to use the Brussels public transportation system with the help of Army Community Services (ACS).
Dec 5 9 am - 3 pmFrom Pilot to Permanent
Career Accelerator Expands Spouse Opportunities.
From Pilot to Permanent
Career Accelerator Expands Spouse Opportunities.
ACS - Spouse Sponsorship Training
Learn the skills to better support incoming members and help them transition to their new temporary home overseas.
Dec 9 9 am - 10 am
ACS - Groceries Shopping Tour
A grocery shopping tour is a hands-on educational experience where participants learn about healthy food choices while shopping in a grocery store.
Dec 10 10 am - 1 pm
ACS - Host Nation Brief
Join fellow newcomers for a great introduction to your new home in Belgium. The Host Nation Orientation features information about the culture, getting around in Brussels, and lots more. Mandatory for all Newcomers.
Dec 11 9 am - 12 pm
ACS - Christmas Market Namur
The town will be bathed in colours and lights for Christmas with the traditional market stretching along Place de l'Ange, Place d'Armes and Place du Théâtre. Expect much cheerfulness, choirs, folkloric groups, concerts and marching bands!
Dec 17 9 am - 4 pm
ACS - Chocolate Outlet
With this visit you can expect a delightful experience filled with the rich flavors of Belgian chocolate.
Dec 22 9 am - 1 pm
ACS - City Madness
Learn to use the Brussels public transportation system with the help of Army Community Services (ACS).
Jan 16 9 am - 3 pm
Where can I find information about the services that Army Community Service (ACS) offers?
From Family readiness to financial health—and much more— Army Community Services (ACS) delivers programs tailored to your needs. We help maintain community readiness and resiliency through a wide range of educational opportunities, special events, individualized counseling services, and other offerings.
We help Soldiers from their first assignments all the way to separation or retirement, as well as Families, veterans, wounded warriors, survivors, and retirees. ACS supports the entire Army community.
For more information or to schedule training contact ACS
DNS (314)597-9931 or CIV +32 (0)22-80-9931
usarmy.benelux.id-europe.mbx.dhr-acs@mail.mil
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