PART VIII: Resources
MILITARY ONESOURCE (MOS) AND ARMY ONESOURCE (AOS) strengthen the relationship between the Active Army, National Guard, Army Reserve, and community services to develop a Family support system that can offer Soldiers, DA Civilians, and Family members access to baseline programs and services in the geographical areas where they live. Army OneSource promotes outreach and leverages technology using a three-pronged service delivery strategy that promotes access to a “spectrum of resources.” • Facility-based services available through walk-in to any Army installation and National Guard and Army Reserve facility/center
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• On line services that provide information and support and • Telephone support available on a 24/7 basis (e.g., MOS).
Army Spectrum of Support The Army Spectrum of Counseling affords Soldiers/Civilians and Family members the opportunity to access varying degrees of information, support, education, counseling and treatment services. The information and illustration here describes this continuum of care and support.
Life Skills Education—Information and activities that facilitate self-potential to maintain a healthy and productive life; make informed decisions; communicate effectively; and develop coping skills. Briefings, workshops, and information—literature and resources. Service providers are generally Bachelors degree level staff.
Supportive Counseling—Interpersonal education that provides tangible and emotional guidance throughout a short-term and situational life event, to help sustain well-being and productive life. Community outreach, individual or Family counseling, support groups, or new parent support home visit. Service providers are generally Masters degree level Family service providers and Chaplains. Education and supportive counseling services—aimed at short term situational life events: Army OneSource (AOS); Army Community Service (ACS)/National Guard & Army Reserve Family Programs | Military OneSource (MOS) | New Parent Support Program—Home Visitors | Victim Advocates | Chaplains | Military Family Life Consultants (MFLC) | Soldier and Family Assistance Center (SFAC) l Clinical Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP)
Treatment/Therapy Programs—Clinical or medical intervention that is typically long term aimed at remediation of symptoms, to support health and well-being treatment goals. Clinical and therapeutic sessions, or in-patient care—Service providers are licensed social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, marriage and Family therapists, or medical personnel. Treatment services aimed at treatment and longer term challenges: Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) | MTF for Family Advocacy | Clinical Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) | Marriage and Family Therapists | Behavioral Health Services such as Psychiatry, Social Work Service (SWS), Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing | Department of Veteran Affairs.
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