October 2012 Issue 23 OMB/032

Ombudsman News
NASJRBNOLAOmbudsman@gmail.com (504) 388-8539

Month of Awareness
October is a month full of awareness. Some of them include Domestic Violence, Breast Cancer and Bullying. Being military families we all have access to a variety of resources to help us cope should we find ourselves faced with these issues. Our number one resource is always Fleet and Family Support Center. They have a walk-in service to set up counseling from 0730-1630 or you can call at (504)678-7569. If privacy is a concern calling Military OneSource (http://www.militaryonesource.mil or 800-342-9647) is always a great option. They offer over the phone emergency counseling and a referral can be made for services off base. Military OneSource has lots and lots of information through blogs and articles for all sorts personal matters. It is highly recommended if you are looking for ways to combat issues like bullying.

With medical concerns it is always best to visit your PMC. This person is also a good resource if you are looking for confidentiality. This confidentiality is also found with the liaisons for the Family Advocacy Program. They can be contacted at FFSC. In closing I want to stress the importance of being aware of the resources available to us. Many organizations will post many articles bringing awareness to these resources. You are never alone and someone is always available to help.

Good Things To Know

- Happy 237th Birthday Navy! - Spouse Summit will be Oct 30th at
FFSC beginning at 1630.

EFMP Quarterly Meeting

Every quarter our FFSC EFMP Liaison, Loretta Sheperd holds a meeting called Common Grounds where information specifically for EFMP Families can receive vital information. The next meeting will be on Oct 17th at the NAS JRB Chapel from 1000-1300. This quarters topic will focus on IEP Boot Camp. Pre-registration is required. Please contact Ms. Shepard at 679-75947569 or loretta.sheperd@navy.mil to register or for more information. Coffee and a light lunch will be served.

- Halloween Haunted Hayride Oct

26th&27th from 6:30-9 at the Paintball Field.

- Football NFL Ticket at the Liberty - Trick-or-Treating on base will on

Oct31st from 5-9 pm.

Center every Sun from 1100-2400. Must be 18 & older.

- For all the latest updates please

like the NAS JRB NOLA Ombudsman FB page.

Anyone interested in the NAS JRB New Orleans Ombudsman position please contact me via phone or email. ~Kate