Family Assistance Centers

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What is a Family Assistance Center? Family Assistance Centers (FACs) are designed to assist the families of military service members during peacetime and during training or mobilization. A FAC is open to all branches of the military (Air Guard, Army Guard, Active Duty Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy and all Reserve Components). A Family Assistance Center provides a "one-stop shopping” & resource to help family members cope with any issue they encounter as a military dependant.

Who is eligible to receive services through a FAC?

All military members, veterans, and their families are eligible to receive assistance. No military personnel or his/her family will be turned away from a FAC regardless of branch affiliation.

What services are provided by an FAC?
Basic services provided by a FAC are:

· ID Cards/DEERS
· Crises Intervention
· TRICARE/TRICARE Dental
· Financial Assistance
·Legal Assistance
·Information, Referral, Follow-Up and Outreach

State Family Program Director
LTC Jim Reed
Phone (615) 604-8764
Email

FAC Coordinator
John Patterson
Phone (615) 313-0682
Email

CRISIS INTERVENTION

In Tennessee, if you or another Servicemember you know is in crisis, call (855) 435-7492 for assistance 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.  If this is a sexual assault issue, contact 615-342-9372.
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