Personal survival resources available to all Tinker Airmen

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The Air Force's Wingman Stand Down 2010 was in May, but that doesn't mean Airmen's focus should shift away from safety and well-being.

"As the Air Force enters into this year's 101 Critical Days of Summer, I would like to reinforce the importance of the Wingman concept," said Gen. Donald Hoffman, Air Force Materiel Command commander, in a June 9 memo to headquarters staff and AFMC center and installation commanders. "Part of being good Wingmen is to know what resources are available in our Wingman 'toolbox.'"

That toolbox is larger than many might think.

"I know that many of you are aware of immediate personal survival resources such as your local chaplain services or health and wellness centers," General Hoffman said. "However, there are many other agencies and services available to you."

General Hoffman directed that each AFMC installation make readily available a list of those agencies and services, ranging from health and wellness, to finances, to family relationships. The list for Tinker Air Force Base is provided with this article.

"Personal survival is not just important during the 101 Critical Days of Summer; it is critical every day. We cannot afford to lose a single Airman in the world's greatest Air Force," General Hoffman said. "Stay safe, and be vigilant!"

Airman and Family Readiness Center
The A&FRC has the following programs for all active duty, Department of Defense employees and their families:
· Air Force Aid Society
· Airman's Attic/Food Pantry
· Career Focus Program
· Loan Locker
· Information & Referral
· Personal Financial Management Program
· Relocation Assistance Program
· Family Readiness
· Family Life Education
· Transition Assistance Program
The center is located in Bldg. 6001. Call 739-2747 for more information.

Equal Opportunity
The Tinker Equal Opportunity office provides the following services for active duty, DOD employees, retirees and their families:
· Human relations education
· Assists with concerns that affect health, behavior, duty performance and the mission.
· Clarifies complaints alleging unlawful discrimination and sexual harassment
· Assists commanders in assessing the human relations climate in their organization
· Referral assistance for all customers that do not fall under our purview
The office is located in Bldg. 201E, Rooms 141-145. Call 739-2104 or 739-2105 for more information.

Health and Wellness Center
The Health and Wellness Center has the following programs to help promote healthier lifestyles for all active duty and DOD employees:
· Nutrition and weight management
·Physical fitness resources
·Relaxation room & other stress management resources
·Tobacco cessation
·Cardiovascular disease & cancer prevention
·Location: Bldg 5922, phone: 734-5505

Family Advocacy Program
The Family Advocacy Program includes the following services (Many open to all):
·Marriage/Family Counseling
·Classes for; couples, singles, and parents
·New Parent Support Program-- Classes and services for new and expectant parents
·Domestic Violence Intervention--Assessment, referrals, individual, marital, family counseling
·Developmental Consultations and consultations with a child and parenting specialist (Parent Talk)
·Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate
·Location: 72MDG, Medical Group, Bldg 5801, phone: 734-4390

Mental Health Clinic
Services that are available to active duty only:
·Individual counseling
·Medication management
·Stress management
·Anger management
·Healthy Thinking class
·Special Needs Identification and Assignment Coordination Program (active duty & family)
·Location: 72MDG, Medical Group, Bldg 5801, phone: 734-4393

Victim Witness Assistance Program
The Victim Witness Assistance Program is available to anyone who is a victim or witness of a crime committed by an active duty member.
Location: Bldg 460, phone: 739-5811

Other resources
·American Fed of Govt Employees (Civ) 733.3851
·Base Chapel (All) 734.2111
·Command Post (Mil) 739.2171
·Employee Assistance Program (Civ) 1 .800.222.0364
·National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (All) 1.800.273.TALK
·OK Co. Crisis Intervention Center (All) 522.8100
·Security Forces (All) 734.3737
·Sexual Assault Prevention & Response (All) 734.SARC
·Wingman Program (All) 734.9293