Army Community Service

YONGSAN Army Community Service

Mobilization, Deployment and Stability Support Operations (MD&SSO) Program

For more information, please call 738-7036. Training is available upon request for SFRG Leaders.

Army Volunteer Corps Program (AVC)

Services available for Yongsan and K-16. Please contact the AVC Coordinator to schedule an appointment for OPOC training at 7387036 or e-mail Shaleena.d.thomasson.civ@mail.mil. Please make sure all of your volunteer hours are updated in VMIS so that we can make sure all of our volunteers get the credit for their outstanding contributions to our Yongsan-Casey and K-16 communities. The link to VMIS is: https://www.myarmyonesource.com/ FamilyProgramsandServices/Volunteering/VMIS/VMIShome.aspx

Army Family Team Building

For more information call Army Volunteer Corps Coordinator Ms. Shaleena Thomasson at 738-7036.

Army Family Action Plan

The Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) is your platform to voice quality-of-life issues, feedback, ideas, and suggestions. It’s the best way to let Army leadership know about what works, what doesn’t, and how you think problems can be resolved.

K16 Spouse Coffee Talk will be held on Tuesday, 2 February at 1000 in the CAC, 3rd floor Parish Hall. Yongsan Spouse Coffee Talk will be held on Thursday, 4 February at 1000, location TBD.

Sign up on the FB event. Follow us on Facebook #YongsanACS. These meetings are to discuss issues, how to improve services for the community, and give the community a chance to socialize and make connections to support one another. Also, grab from our coupons and learn some tips on money saving techniques from our Financial Readiness Program Manager. You can submit issues by visiting https://home.army.mil/yongsan/ and submitting an ICE comment under ‘Family’ ‘DFMWR Army Community Service: AFAP. The information you submit gives Army leadership insight and helps foster a satisfied, informed, and resilient Army Community.

Hours of Operation

Mon-Wed & Fri: 0730-1630 Thu: 1300-1630 Sat, Sun & US Holidays: Closed

Family Advocacy Program (FAP) 738-7505

Education for Professionals: Training for first responders & mandated reporters (Child and Youth Services, Medical, and Law enforcement personnel) and other community agencies on the identification, reporting, and treatment of domestic and child abuse; the referral process; available programs, services, and resources.

Stress Management:

An interactive session to assist participants to recognize the symptoms, causes, and effects of stress and introduce an array of stress management techniques.

Anger/Conflict Management:

An interactive session to assist participants to recognize the symptoms, causes, and effects of anger and learn an array of anger management/ conflict resolution strategies and techniques.

Successful Co- Parenting (After or Before Divorce):

Divorce is a challenging experience for both parents and their children. Many states require parenting courses that helps increase knowledge and resiliency in families that will be experiencing co-parenting. This class may meet your state requirements.

Emergency Placement Care Training:

Are you looking for a way to make a difference in your community? Providing a temporary safe home to children at risk of abuse and neglect may be an option for you. Please contact the Family Advocacy Program Manager at 738-7505.

*Group or Individual sessions for other Basic Life Skills are also available upon unit request or individual appointment.

For more information on events, classes or unit request call the FAP Manager, Ms. Louise Gonel at 738-7505 or email fapyongsan@gmail.com

Victim Advocacy Program

Required annually training for Soldiers, Senior Leaders, & Commanders IAW AR 608-18, Army Family Advocacy Program. Educates individuals on the dynamics of domestic and child abuse; command policy; community programs, services, resources; the identification, reporting, and referral process. Please contact DAVA Program at 738-7505 to sign your unit up for required training

Domestic Violence Victim Advocate Hotline for crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referral for victims. VA provides Restricted & Unrestricted Reporting Options.

24/7 assistance call DSN: 153, from cell: 050-3364-5997

During COVID19, the health and safety of our community is our top priority. Weekly playgroup will be determined based on current situations. Please contact ACS at 738-7505 to inquire. Please email Eun.j.kim.civ@mail or call Nurse Kim at 738-7505 for an individual & Group appointment.

Relocation Program

Lending Closet - If you are In/Out-Processing and need essentials like pots and pans, coffee maker and other kitchen items until your HHGs arrive or after your HHGs are picked up, stop by and borrow from our lending closet for up to 30 days. (Extensions granted for extenuating circumstances.) K-16 & Yongsan Newcomers Cultural Tours have been canceled due to COVID-19 until further notice. Follow us on Facebook for more info.

5 Things the IRS Will Never Do

1. Contact you by email, text, or social media. 2. Demand immediate payment. 3. Require you to use a specific method of payment. 4. Demand your credit card information over the phone. 5. Threaten to get the police involved.

Have A Plan For Your Refund

Pay off Pay current outstanding expenses, debts or catch needs or up on bills. wants. Future Plan

30% Future

Establish or build up your saving.

One-on-one counseling and group education on personal finance is provided for Soldiers, Family members, and civilians in support of Unit Commanders, First Sergeants, FRGs, and more.

February Military Saves focus is on: Tax Time Savings The following are tips from militarysaves.org: 17 February, 1330 – 1430, K-16 ACS: First Term Soldier

Budgeting Class. Do you have new Soldiers to your unit whose first duty station in the Army is K-16 or Yongsan? These Soldiers are required to attend a first termer budgeting class at Army Community Service. Space is limited due to current social distancing requirements. For reservations please email the K-16 ACS Financial Readiness Program Manager at joanna.martinez-vasquez.civ@mail. mil

Financial Fridays:

5 & 12 February, 1000-1200 at K-16 ACS: What is the difference between the G, F, C, S and I funds? What is a life cycle fund? What is the difference between an index fund and a managed fund? What is the difference between the traditional fund and the Roth option? Just how much am I paying in fees to TSP and how does that stack up to the industry? What are the upcoming changes going to be for the fund? The Financial Readiness Program Manager will discuss all these topics as well as address your questions on the TSP. This class size is limited, please email your registration to joanna.martinezvasquez.civ@mail.mil *Objective Personal Financial Counseling is available at Freefrom an Accredited Financial Counselor. Contact your Financial Counselor at joanna.martinez-vasquez.civ@mail.mil or 738-7505 at Yongsan

30% Past 30 / 40 / 30 Past, Present, 40% Present

ACS or 741-6718 at K-16 ACS.