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2 Local Resources for Military Families 3 National Resources 4 At-Home Resource Guide & Activity Checklist 4 Financial Readiness
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Military Resources During COVID-19 and Beyond At Lincoln Military Housing we are passionate about serving our military families across the country. We believe that every mission begins at home and we know that home is much more than managing maintenance. Since our company was founded in 2001, we knew that we needed to change the old property management playbook and incorporate quality of life programs to ensure mission readiness. Out of this, Community Services was born. For almost 20 years our Community Services teams have created experiences beyond belief for our families but they have also worked very hard to create quality of
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life partnerships with like-minded organization for the betterment of our families. We are uniquely positioned as a liaison to provide information and resources for families and in the time of COVID-19, we are launching a resource newsletter that we hope will help your family in this time. Our goal is to provide military families and individuals with the information they need all in one collective space. Here you’ll find links to general material about military news, installations, and other important updates.
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Local Resources For Military Families Military One Source Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive. As a member of our military family, you are eligible to use this Department of Defense-funded program anytime, anywhere. Turn to Military OneSource for tax services, spouse employment help, webinars and online training, relocation and deployment tools, and much more. Learn about some of the ways we serve you.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services This organization features assistance and resources for food, health, employment, financial, and more.
Joint Base Lewis-McChord School District Features information on distance learning, computers and food services for students.
WIC Program The Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program WIC is a place where families like yours get healthy food and a lot more. WIC is for pregnant women, new and breastfeeding moms, and children under 5. WIC made a difference for almost 275,000 women, infants and children in Washington in 2017. Almost half of all babies in our state are on WIC. Find out if you’re eligible
Army Life The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant changes to our daily routines and environment. Navigate financial impacts of the coronavirus by keeping up with the latest policies and resources available to the military community.
Madigan Army Medical Center Madigan Army Medial Center (MAMC) offers a wide variety of support for our military families. MAMC provide a wide array of medical services, such as general medical and surgical care, patientcentered adult and pediatric primary care, a 24-hour emergency room, specialty clinics, behavioral health and wellness services, “Care with Compassion” is more than a motto; it’s a way of life.
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National Resources STRESS MANAGEMENT The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and our community stronger. Below are a list of helpful hotlines and website that may be of assistance. National Domestic Violence Hotline Call 1-800-799-7233 or TTY 1-800-787-3224. Center for Disease Control For more information on Managing Anxiety and Stress during COVID-19, visit the Center for Disease Control Website. Non-Medical Counseling for Youth Now Available by Video If your child or teenager is feeling overwhelmed by the COVID-19 outbreak, free non-medical counseling can help. Military OneSource is now offering video sessions for children and youth and Coronavirus Mental Health. Military Health System (MHS) Nurse Advice Line Visit MHSNurseAdviceLine.com for web chat and video chat or 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273) | Option 1 Military One Source Visit Military One Source or 800-342-9647 (non-medical counseling via phone/website chat/video Zoom) SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline Get support regarding your anxiety or stress by speaking to a trained counselor at 1-800-985-5990 or by texting TalkWithUs 66746 Veterans Crisis Line 800-273-TALK (8255) or Text 838255
Check out the Community Information Exchange through 211 Washington. This interactive map allows you to easily search out resources by category. Click Here
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Join Our Team If you or someone you know is looking for a job, we encourage you to visit or share the open positions at Lincoln Military Housing at JoinLMH.com. From customer service, events, to maintenance, we have many open positions. Come join our team comprised of retired service members, spouses, and multifamily housing professionals.
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Your At-Home Resource Guide & Activity Checklist With our country spending more time at home, as our children are facing their new reality of virtual school, and indoor activities as spring arrives, we want to help by sharing some helpful ways to pass the time with the ones you love. Click here to download the guide & checklist today!
Financial Readiness
COVID-19 Fraud: Be aware that criminals are attempting to exploit COVID-19 worldwide through a variety of scams. Contact COVID-19 NCIS Fraud Hotline at 1-800386-8762, Department of Justice, or visit Support for Financial Stresses Caused by COVID-19 to learn more. Navy Federal Fraud Alert: NFCU threat awareness message USAA: USAA Educational Foundation for help with financial readiness. DOD Military Personnel Pay and Benefits: DOD COVID-19 Military Personnel Pay, and Benefits Policy Emergency Financial Assistance: Military Relief Organizations and Emergency Financial Help: Army Emergency Relief, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Air Force Aid Society. If no military relief organizations are near you or if it is after hours, the local Red Cross chapter can process your request.
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USAA: USAA offers special payment arrangements on auto and property insurance premiums and waived late fees, special payment arrangements on life and health insurance policies, waived and/or reimbursed deductibles or copayments for Coronavirus-related testing for members who have USAA Medicare supplement plans, and special programs in place to help our members with consumer loans, credit cards, and mortgage payment assistance options and more depending on their situation. Operation Homefront: Do you need financial assistance for overdue bills, repairs, or other critical family needs? If you are active duty, deployed, a veteran, or are a wounded, ill or injured service member -- and meet our criteria -- you may be eligible for assistance from Operation Homefront’s Critical Financial Assistance. Visit Operation Homefront. Food Assistance: Visit USDA Food and Nutrition Services, USA Gov, National Military Family Association Food Resources Resource Guide 4