Army Community Service

YONGSAN Army Community Service

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 NOVEMBER IS Keep a look out on our #ACSYongsan Facebook Page to find out what special appreciation events we will be hosting for our volunteer service members and family members. Always remember that everyone plays an integral part in our community and the success of the mission!

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 and Couponing Social will be held on 3 November at 1000. Yongsan Community Coffee Talk will be held on Thursday 5 November at 1000. Follow us on Facebook #YongsanACS.

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

NOVEMBER IS MILITARY FAMILY APPRECIATION MONTH

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

MILITARY FAMILY APPRECIATION MONTH

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 or COMM: 0503-364-5997

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 until further notice. Follow us on Facebook for more info.

Financial Readiness Program

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.

6 November, 0930-1130, 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

November has two major consumer awareness observances for us to focus on the financial areas of our organized or maybe currently not so organized lives.

15-21 November: International Fraud Awareness Week. When was the last time you checked your credit report? Did you know the Financial Readiness Program Manager at K-16 has access to a FINRA Educator’s Code to assist Active Duty Soldiers and their Spouses receive a Free FICO Credit Score and Analysis Tool? Go to www.saveandinvest.org and click on For the Military Featured Tool: myFICO to find out more about the program. Note: Financial Counselor cannot give out code and must enter the code for you. Contact Financial Counselor at joanna.martinez-vasquez.civ@mail. mil to arrange your credit report access and review. November is National Scholarship month. The Financial Counselor has a list of potential scholarships for Service Members, Veterans, and Dependents. This information plus information on the Army Emergency Relief Scholarships are also available.

Financial Fridays are Back!

6 November, 1300-1400: Holiday Budgeting. For many, this holiday season may look very different due to the impact of COVID-related income and travel restrictions especially if you’re used to big holiday exchanges and being home for the holidays. For different reasons, the holiday season is sure to look different in 2020. Plan ahead and manage your expectations now, and it will be just as magical as ever. This class size is limited, please email your registration to joanna.martinez-vasquez.civ@mail.mil 13 & 20 November, 0930-1130: The Thrift Savings Plan Review contribution limits, return rates, and more. Learn what options are available after separating from the military or civil service. This class size is limited, please email your registration to joanna.martinezvasquez.civ@mail.mil *Objective Personal Financial Counseling is available at NO COST from an Accredited Financial Counselor. Contact your Financial Counselor at joanna.martinez-vasquez.civ@mail.mil or 738-7505 at Yongsan ACS or 741-6718 at K-16 ACS.

Army Emergency Relief (AER) – Soldiers Taking Care of Soldiers

AER provides emergency financial assistance to active duty service members, their families, and retired service members and is located with ACS Financial Readiness. Please contact ACS at 738-7505. If it is after hours, on a weekend or holiday, Emergency Financial Assistance can be obtained from AER through the American Red Cross Call Center 1-877-272-7337 (or from DSN: 94 then 877-272-7337). Financial Readiness Program Manager and AER Officer is available at K-16. Contact ACS at 738-8861or 738-7505 for dates.

Employment Readiness Program

Employment assistance is available by appointment only. Please call 738-7036 or email Shaleena.d.thomasson.civ@mail. mil to schedule an appointment. A Certified Federal Job Search and Career Trainer is available for Federal Resume classes/oneon-one appointments by request.

Employment Services are limited to: JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE, JOB REFERRALS, RESUME REVIEW.

Useful Employment Assistance and Websites

Federal Government Jobs: www.usajobs.gov Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP): https://msepjobs. militaryonesource.mil/msep/ AAFES Employment: https://odin.aafes.com/employment/default.asp Civilian Intern Opportunities: http://ncweb.ria.army.mil/dainterns/ default.aspx Korean National Recruitment System (Local nationals only): https:// lr.acpol.army.mil/knrs/selfservice/ Worldwide Medical, Dental & Behavioral Health Careers: https:// www.civilianmedicaljobs.com/ Military One Source: http://www.militaryonesource.mil/ Military Spouse Resources: http://www.military.com/spouse

Military & Family Life Consultant Program

MFLC’s provide short term non-medical, situational, problem-solving counseling services to Service Members and their families. Licensed counselors are available to meet individuals, couples, families or groups, and can meet anywhere on base except in housing. All services are confidential and no records are maintained.

Yongsan MFLC: 010-8461-1356 K-16 MFLC: 010-5909-1003 Camp Casey MFLC: 010-8251-9577