Army Community Service, USAG Yongsan
Army Community Service News You Can Use! USAG-Yongsan ACS, Army Community Service Building # 4106 Hannam Village, Army Community Service Building #6107 723-6810 Intake Information and Referral Front Desk Telephone 738-7505 Volume 1, Issue 3
July 2012
Welcome to ACS—The First Line of Defense Your ACS Points of Contact:
Inside this issue: ACS Hannam Village Location
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Resilience Training
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Volunteer Spotlight
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ACS is the heart and soul of our military community here at USAGYongsan! It is the Commander’s principal Family Readiness Center, providing comprehensive, coordinated, and responsive services that support the readiness of soldiers, the Civilian Employees, and their Families during peace and war.
There are many programs within this organization that meet a variety of needs. It is truly the Army’s First Line of Defense. There are three locations serving the USAG Yongsan Community. Army Community Service Center on Yongsan is located on the first floor of Bldg. 4106.
The Hannam Village ACS is located at Hannam in building #S6107, operating hours of this location are Tuesdays and Fridays 0800-1700hours. The K-16 ACS is located in the Community Activity Center.
ACS Director, 738-5153
No matter what your need is— Employment Readiness, Financial Counseling, Family Advocacy, Army Family Team Building or Relocation— ACS is your place to find the resources that you need. We have a wonderful staff and a corps of volunteers that are eager to help and serve you in any way they can. Come on by and see us!
Mob/Deployment, 738-7034
Information & Referral, 738-7505 Relocation Readiness, 738-7186 Financial Readiness, 738-4655 Army Volunteer Corps, 738-7034
Army Family Team Building & Army Family Action Plan, 738-3617 Exceptional Family Member Program / FAP Victim Advocate, 738-5150 Family Advocacy, 738-8861 Outreach Coordinator, 738-7123 Employment Readiness, 738-8977 New Parent Support, 738-5311
Hannam Village ACS Construction Complete The Army Community Service located at Hannam Village has re-opened! Clients may visit this location for information and referral services, lending closet, and limited family advocacy services. The office will be open Tuesdays and Fridays 0800-1700. The ACS building at Hannam had been closed for renovation from flooding damage during the monsoon season and water pipe damage during the winter months.
The Department of Public Works began construction earlier this year, completing the project in April. The renovated facility has two large classrooms, a meeting room, and a playroom for playgroup time that is hosted by New Parent Support on July 10, 17, and 24 from 1000 –1100.
The Relocation Program Manager will offer Korean Culture classes at this location in the near future once supplies and equipment arrive for the facility.
Army Community Service News
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Resilience Training
24-27 July, Yongsan Conference Center Register by 3 July for childcare Register by 10 July without childcare 28-31 August Yongsan Conference Center Register by 7 August for childcare Register by 10 Aug without childcare
ACS currently has five staff members on their team of Master Resilience Trainers who instruct resilience training modules to family members and civilians. The benefit of Resilience Training is that participants will build strengthening skills which will enable them to focus and react to situations, resulting in positive outcomes. The strengthening skills learned will nurture and help build stronger healthy relationships. The next Resilience Training is scheduled during the week of July 24-27. This is an all-day course over the period of four days. Interested participants may inquire about signing up by contacting ACS at 738-7505.
Your ACS Master Resilience Trainer Team
Sese Jackson Kimberly Moore Marty Masters Frank Jackson Cheareice Thomas
Volunteer Spotlight 27 July
The Army Family Team Building/ Army Family Action Plan Program Manager is looking for individuals to fill the following vacant volunteer positions. All interested individuals are encouraged to apply by contacting the Army
Volunteer of the Quarter Recognition, 0900-1200 Submit Volunteer Nominations by 11 July
Volunteer Coordinator at 738-7035.
Army Family Team Building:
Instructors Master Trainers Volunteer Program Manager
Army Family Action Plan:
Volunteer Program Manager Army Volunteer Coordinator-
Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) The Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) conference is an annual event designed to improve quality of life for the entire Yongsan Community and Army Family.
Army Family Action Plan AFAP Conference Dates: October 2, Training October 3, 4 Conference 08001700 South Post Chapel
Held on October 3 and 4, the AFAP conference will give Community members the opportunity to work on issues submitted through the AFAP issue submissions process, discuss details with Subject Matter Experts from around the Garrison, and submit the top-rated issues for Command consideration and change.
Notice the safety mirrors on the bridge from South to Main Post? We can all walk and drive a little safer thanks to AFAP. Last year’s conference resulted in this improvement and other changes on USAG Yongsan. Several issues were also elevated for Army-wide consideration. Become a part of this exciting event– call AFAP Program Manager Kimberly Moore at 738—7505 to find out how you can make a difference!
Submit your Issues– look for the Issue Boxes coming Soon!
Army Community Service, USAG Yongsan
Outreach Services Program Coordinator Army Community Service, USAG
PSC 303 Box # 48 APO AP 96205 Phone: 315-738-7123 E-mail: Cheareice.v.thomas.civ@mail.mil
The ACS Outreach Program is designed to provide a resource portal between all joint command service members and their Family members. Outreach aims to reach out to those who have greatest level of need, but are least likely to seek out and take advantage of services until they've reached a state of crisis. ACS Outreach conducts annual needs assessments to determine what programs are needed to support service members mission readiness and family members. Please respond to these assessments and help us to better serve you! You may request the presence of the ACS Outreach Service Program Coordinator at meetings or events to provide information about resources and services available through the Army Community Service programs. If you cannot come to us, we will come to you!
Because the Army Cares.
Army Community Service
The Unit Service Coordinator (USC) serves as the primary link between Army Community Service and military units and activities. The primary goal for the program is to provide support to commanders, first sergeants, and noncommissioned officers. Army Community Services is located in building 4106 on South Post. Stop by and let us know how we may assist you!
USC’s are knowledgeable about unit issues and concerns to connect units with the services needed. The USC is assigned to ensure coordination with military units and to help them schedule mandatory, annual requirements to be mission ready. Please contact the Outreach Services Program Coordinator for further information ~ 738-7123/7505.