Leaders in Excellence
2012 Fort Belvoir Post Guide Kamsys Computer Services is open Monday thru Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday closed (703) 468-1034.
Fort Belvoir Army Community Hospital AAFES Services
Hospital Starbucks : Monday thru Friday 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hospital Shoppette: 571-231-4148 Monday thru Fri 8 a.m. to 5:30 pm.m Hospital Barber : Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 571-231-4149
ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER
The Army Community Service (ACS) Center, located in Bldg. 200, is dedicated to improving the quality of life of military families through education, information and support services.
ACS Programs
Army Family Team Building (AFTB) provides three levels of training for family members, Soldiers, reserve components, retired military and DoD civilians and their family members. Level I is Navigating the Military and teaches self-reliance, family preparedness and is a force multiplier for Soldier readiness, performance and retention. Level II is Management Skills and Level III, Leadership Skills. Soldiers can receive promotion points for completing each level. Training is also available for professional development for Soldiers and can be done at the unit's location of choice. (703) 805-1150. Army Family Action Plan sponsors an installation community symposium annually. All issues and concerns are addressed at the installation level and tracked quarterly. Issues not resolved at the installation level are forwarded to the major Army command and Department of the Army. For more information, call (703) 805-4152. Mobilization/Deployment/Family Readiness Group has materials and classes for pre-deployment through
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reunion. Materials and support for families of deployed Soldiers are available upon request. Family readiness group training is also available as well as commanders' briefs and online FRG leadership courses. A monthly FRG Roundtable is held to keep FRG leaders up to date on FRG and deployment information. For more information, call (703)805-5556.
Employment Readiness
Program is a one-stop employment assistance center. Services include direct referrals, a large job bank, and personal employment counseling. Workshops are held regularly on such topics as completing job application forms, conducting job searches, interviewing for jobs, and a variety of jobrelated subjects. The EAP also offers eight-week certification programs for a medical secretary, office assistant and entrepreneurship. Internships as human resources assistants are also available, (703) 805-2605.
Exceptional Family Member
Program assists families with a special-needs child or spouse. The program coordinator will help enroll families in the program; provide information on special education services, medical and support programs; and make referrals to services in the local communities, (703) 805-2967.
Family Advocacy Program
provides educational programs and support services aimed at strengthening family relationships and alleviating the stress of everyday family life. Educational programs are offered both as a part of regular military unit training and for the community through workshops and seminars, (703) 805-3980. The after hours on-call number for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault is (703) 919-0986. Financial Readiness Program (FRP) provides budget planning, debt liquidation, checking account management, financial counseling and consumer edu-
cation classes. The program also provides assistance with consumer complaints and emergency food needs. The FRP also manages Army Emergency Relief, which provides interest-free loans and/or grants to active duty Soldiers and retirees for emergency needs. AER does not provide funds for legal fees, fines, taxes, monthly bills, ordinary leave travel, or to cover bad checks, (703) 805-2606. Information and Referral provides an extensive resource listing for a variety of agencies in the military and civilian community. This program links Soldiers and families with available and appropriate resources to meet their needs, (703) 805-4590. Installation Volunteer Program is designed to promote volunteerism to help meet Fort Belvoir's community needs. The installation volunteer coordinator helps community agencies recruit, train and recognize volunteers, and find people and groups willing to help. Fort Belvoir's Installation Volunteer Office is in Bldg. 1001. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., (703) 805-4152. The following programs regularly recruit volunteer assistance: Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers is for single and unaccompanied Soldiers and is designed, in part, to encourage participation in community events. Soldiers volunteer by preparing care packages and supporting community events. The program also helps with quality of life issues, as well as focuses on planning recreational events for single and unaccompanied Soldiers in the area. The office is in Bldg. 2115, (703) 805-3714/1134, hotline (703) 806-5225. Enlisted Spouses' Club volunteers are actively involved in the Fort Belvoir community. The club sponsors bingo games at the Community Club three days a week, participates in activities at Woodlawn Plantation, sponsors the annual "Fun Fest" for kids, purchases computers for schools associated with