JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
JUNE
2025
Our brave men and women in uniform understand duty, honor, and sacrifice. Many have returned home with both the visible scars, and the unseen wounds of war; Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The PTSD Foundation of America is a non-profit organization dedicated to mentoring our veterans and their families suffering from combat related posttraumatic stress The PTSD Foundation of America offers support groups nationwide and a recovery program at their residential facility in Houston, TX
What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that can occur following the experience or witnessing of a life-threatening event such as military combat, natural disasters, terrorist incidents, serious accidents, or physical or sexual assault in adult or childhood Most survivors of trauma return to normal given a little time However, some people will have stress reactions that do not go away on their own, or may even get worse over time These individuals may develop PTSD. People who suffer from PTSD often relive the experience through nightmares and flashbacks, have difficulty sleeping, and feel detached or estranged, and these symptoms can be severe enough and last long enough to significantly impair the person’s daily life.
People with PTSD experience three different kinds of symptoms The first set of symptoms involves reliving the trauma in some way such as becoming upset when thinking about the trauma while you are trying to do something else The second set of symptoms involves either staying away from places or people that remind you of the trauma, isolating from other people, or feeling numb The third set of symptoms includes things such as feeling on guard, irritable, or startling easily
PTSD is complicated by the fact that people with PTSD often may develop additional disorders such as depression, substance abuse, problems of memory and cognition, and other problems of physical and mental health. The disorder is also associated with impairment of the person’s ability to function in social or family life, including occupational instability, marital problems and divorces, family discord, and difficulties in parenting Early treatment is important and may help reduce long-term symptoms Unfortunately, many people do not know that they have PTSD or do not seek treatment Veterans can contact the PTSD Veterans Hotline at 877-717-PTSD (7873) for more information, acceptance criteria and availability Follow the PTSD Foundation of America on X @ptsdusaorg
Do you have a needed repair, a suggestion, or a concern? Liberty Military housing is committed to enriching the lives of military families through providing homes and vibrant communities Your feedback is an important piece in helping us accomplish this goal, and we want to ensure we provide you with an avenue to initially address your needed repair, suggestion, or concern and the process to escalate it, should that be necessary Below is an outline of our easy Three-Step process for concerns and opportunities for feedback
STEPONE ContactyourDistrictHousing Office
LewisEast:253-912-3485
LewisEast@LiveLMH.com
LewisMain:253-912-3460
LewisMain@LiveLMH.com
LewisNorth:253-912-3475
LewisNorth@LiveLMHcom
LewisWest:253-912-3493
LewisWest@LiveLMH.com
McChord:253-589-0523
Mcchord@LiveLMH.com
DiscoveryVillage:253-292-6100 DiscoveryVillage@LiveLMHcom
MtBaker:253-300-5299 Mt.Baker@LiveLMH.com
LibertyAtYourService 1-888-578-4141(24hrs)
STEP TWO If the issue is incomplete contact LMH General Management Office: 253-912-2111
STEPTHREE Iftheissueisstill unresolvedcontact ResidentialCommunities Initiative 253-967-2524
PCSing Soon?
Notify your designated district office and submit your notice to vacate your home once you receive your new orders. A move-out inspection will be scheduled with you to ensure the home is in quality condition and there are no significant damages upon move-out.
Utilize your move-out checklist to ensure you are prepared to turn the home back over to Liberty Military Housing and avoid any extra move-out costs.
Take advantage of our twice a month FREE bulk drop-off to dispose of any unwanted items. Location: Corner of N 5th and Pierce Ave in the Greenwood Neighborhood
District Office Designations
Did you know?
Resident Shield Renter’s Insurance
All residents are required to have renters’ insurance with a minimum of $100,000 in personal liability coverage. This is to help protect you when unforeseen damages are caused to the home and/or your personal property.
Don’t have renters insurance?
All residents who do not have renters’ insurance are placed onto the Master Policy which is a resident incurred cost of $9.08/month ($7 for premium + $2.08 administrative fees). This coverage does not include coverage for personal property.
To be removed from the placed Master Policy, you must submit your own proof of coverage renters’ insurance.
Have your own renters’ insurance? Please follow the guide below to submit your proof of coverage.
Please ensure your policy has the following: States the names of all members of the household who are over the age of 18.
Full home address
Policy Number
A personal liability minimum of $100
In a PDF format
The correct interested party informa Interested Party: Lewis-McChord Communities, LLC PO Box 3687 Coppell, TX 75019
Please send your proof of coverage ren insurance policy directly to rentersaip@
Swimming Pools
Withwarmweathercomesswimmingpools Hereareafew remindersregardingthepolicy
PoolsareonlytobeinplacefromMemorialDaytoLabor Day.
Poolsmustberemovedandstorednolaterthan September10
Poolsareonlyallowedinfencedbackyardsthathaveselflatchinggates
Poolcannotbetallerthanthefence
Notemporarystructuresareallowedaroundthepool
Youareliablefromanyissuesthatarisefromuseofthe pool
Wadingpoolsareallowedwithoutpriorwrittenapproval. Wadingpoolsaredefinedasbeingnomorethan18 inchesinheight.Theymustbeemptiedandputaway daily.
Pleasecontactyourassigneddistrictofficeforfurther assistance
Air Conditioner Policy
Liberty Military Housing offices will be closed on Monday, June 23rd 8am to 10:30am
Window and portable air conditioners are permitted in all homes. Residents no longer need to submit a request form prior to selfinstalling an air conditioner unit. Please contact your district office for a copy of the policy and installation guidelines.
Things to remember when installing your own unit.
Unit Size: 6,000 BTU maximum
Unit Weight: 46 pounds maximum
Power Requirements: 110 Volt, 5.6 Amp maximum. No 220 Volt units are permitted.
Clear plexi-glass material or plywood material painted to match the color of the window frame must be used for all exposed areas of installation.
Liberty Military Housing will not be responsible for added electrical loading imposed by your equipment. (i.e. added utility costs on your Minol utility billing).
Liberty Military Housing will not be responsible for any damage to the window or structure, including but not limited to window warping, mounting hardware damage, condensation leakage, or residue from foams or tapes, charges may apply for these damages.
We strive to provide the best service and value to our residents. To make it easier for you to give us honest and timely feedback, you can receive resident surveys via text.
Complete the steps below to opt in Invitations to opt in to text notifications will also be included on every survey recruitment email as well as at the end of each survey.
Scan the QR code below or click the link to get started Enter mobile number, email address & check a box agreeing to the legal terms.
FREE Community Events
Throughout the year, Liberty Military Housing hosts several FREE events and programs throughout our communities. Get to know your community, meet your neighbors, and create lasting family memories in the process.
All resident events are FREE of charge. Interested in learning more about resident events? Visit our Facebook page (Liberty Military Housing - Joint Base Lewis McChord) or Community Rewards.
Questions? Please contact, Community Services at : LM
All free resident event location details are posted to our secure resident platform, Community Rewards app. Sign up today using the primary email address you have on file for housing at www.communityrewards.me For emergency and urgent services req Liberty at Your Service at 1-8
JUNE FREE BULK DROP-OFF
JUNE HOURS OF OPERATION
Wednesday, June 18th | 3pm-7pm
Saturday, June 21st | 9am-3pm
*FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. ONCE DUMPSTERS ARE FULL, WE WILL CLOSE*
RESIDENTS ONLY. Residents must sign the items drop-off form and provide their JBLM home address.
Must provide a list of items being disposed of at the time of drop-off.
Disposal of accepted items only.
Must be able to lift and dump all items yourself or with an accompanied person.
Location: Corner of N 5th and Pierce Ave in the Greenwood Neighborhood
ACCEPTED
Furniture (3 per household)
Bagged Items
Recyclables - Please breakdown boxes
Household Trash
Bicycles
Grills - (For gas, ignitor must be removed)
QUESTIONS? CONTACT
NOT ACCEPTED
A WORD FROM OUR WEST ARMY PARTNERS
Home Based Business (HBB)
Home-Based Businesses (HBB) allow service members and spouses to work from their installation housing while developing flexible, rewarding careers with greater financial security that follow them through PCS moves. HBB owners need to obtain approval prior to operating, but thanks to a new streamlined process, opening an HBB is quicker and easier than ever. The policy does not apply to employed spouses who work remotely from their residences, such as consultants, freelance artists, or online business, or other occasional activities like yard sales or fund raising.
There are a wide variety of business that can qualify as an HBB on the garrison policy, including selling crafts or cottage foods, makeup, pet sitting, or massage therapy. We currently have seven registered Home-based Business on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, and there’s always room for more: Café Dahlia, Woody Bee Creations, Gina’s Bakery, Beloved Linx & Co., Shivrshot Photography, Hess Baked Goods, and Sweet Anne Scrubs. We try to help our HBBs succeed by offering classes, networking, and discount participation at MWR craft markets. If you’d like to learn more about the registration process, or network with other entrepreneurs, be sure to stop by the next monthly Home-based Business market fair on Friday, June 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Waller Hall.
Entrepreneurs living on JBLM are encouraged to contact our HBB Program Manager at jblmhbb@army.mil or 253-967-2906 to start their application.
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FOOD SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Pierce County Food Resources
https://www.efoodnet.org/ Has FIND FOOD MAP on the website with a food pantry, meal site, home delivery resources, and what day of the week it is available The information on the website is the most up-to-date
Thurston County Food Resources
https://tcfb.org/
Has FIND FOOD NEAR ME on the website with grocery pick-up locations, including a food pantry, inside shopping, drive-up distribution, and farm stand
https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/wic/apply-wic
Women, Infants, and Children provide nutrition for qualifying pregnant women, breastfeeding moms, and children under 5 Dad, grandparents, and other caregivers of children under five may also sign up for WIC
JBLM WIC – (253) 982-0210; 551 Barnes Blvd, McChord AFB, WA 98439
https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/community-servicesoffices/basic-food
A federal nutrition program that provides food benefits to supplement qualifying individuals' and families' grocery budgets to purchase healthy foods.
https://www.washingtonconnection.org/home/
It offers a fast and easy way for families and individuals to apply for various services such as Food, Cash, Child Care, Long-Term Care, and Medicare Savings Programs Click on SEE IF I QUALIFY
Active-Duty Service Members
Basic Needs Allowance (BNA)
Financial Readiness - Understanding BNA Army Directive 2023-06 (Army BNA Program)
Other Resources:
https://www militaryonesource mil/
Army Emergency Relief (AER)
Waller Hall: Bldg 2140 Liggett Ave, JBLM Lewis-Main
Monday - Friday from 9 a m - 2 p m (Initial requests)
Schedule an appointment with AER: (253) 967-9852
Army Emergency Relief (AER) is a private, non-profit organization established to assist Soldiers and their Family members in emergency financial situations due to no fault of their own. Financial assistance is given in the form of an interest-free loan, grant, or combination of the two Loans are repaid by an allotment AER is by appointment for intake or returns
www armyemergencyrelief org
AFCS Financial Readiness Program
Waller Hall: Bldg 2140 Liggett Ave, JBLM Lewis-Main
Monday - Friday from 9 a m - 3:30 p m (253) 967-1453
The Financial Readiness Program provides comprehensive educational and counseling programs in personal financial readiness Learn about debt, consumer advocacy and protection, money management, credit, financial planning, insurance, and consumer issues. Through classroom training and individual counseling, participants can learn how to save and invest money, establish savings goals, eliminate debt, and save for emergencies.
Schedule a one-on-one financial counseling appointment with an accredited financial counselor: (253) 967-1453 or visit jblmfrp timetap com
The U.S. Army is seeking feedback from Ride Share Program users (18+) at select installations. This 3-minute, anonymous survey will help improve the program By completing it, you confirm you are over 18 and consent to your anonymous feedback being used. Your input is appreciated! To complete the survey, scan the QR code
