Mental Wellness


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Some examples of topics in this category:

  • Stress (relationships, work, home life)
  • Anxiety/Depression
  • Loneliness/social isolation
  • Feelings of hopelessness
  • Deployment stressors
  • Mood regulation
  • Anger/ Irritability
  • Addiction concerns

RESOURCES

 

Military & Family Readiness Center (M&FRC)


8105 Condor St, Bldg. 18
MacDill AFB, FL 33621
Phone: (813) 828-0145
0800 – 1600, Mon-Wed & Fri 1100-1600, Thu

https://macdillfss.com/military-family-readiness/

Targeted support aimed at assisting individuals and families to adapt and meet the demands of the military lifestyle. Service areas include transition, relocation, employment, financial, deployment, exceptional family member program, personal and work-life, Commander’s Key Support Program, casualty assistance, survivor support, emergency family assistance support, volunteer, and voting.

 

 

Family Advocacy Program (FAP)


3250 Zemke Avenue Bldg 1078
MacDill AFB, FL 33621
Phone: Office: (813) 827 - 9172; Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate on-call 24/7: (813) 279-1320
0730-1630, Mon-Fri

FAP strengthens families and enhances resiliency by helping new parents, supporting victims of domestic violence, and assisting family members.  The New Parent Support Program helps expecting parents with children up to three years of age. While, maltreatment services triage, assess, and manage referrals for child and adult intimate partner maltreatment. 

 

 

Military & Family Life Counseling (CYB-MFLC/Child & Youth Behavioral)


8105 Condor St, Bldg. 18
MacDill AFB, FL 33621
Phone: Adult Counselor at Military and Family Readiness Center 813-813-3061 and 813-210-7822
0800 – 1600, Monday- Friday Closed to walk-ins Thursday 0800 - 1100

CYB MFLCs support families and augment child and youth programs. CYB MFLCs provide support on a variety of topics affecting children and teens, including anger and aggression, bullying, conflict resolution, divorce, self-esteem, separation, sibling and parental relationships, time management and more.

 

 

Chapel


2204 Administration Ave Bldg. 355
MacDill AFB, FL 33621
Phone: (813) 828-3621 opt 3 during duty hours
0730-1630, Mon-Fri, on-call 24/7

https://www.macdill.af.mil/chapel/

The Chaplain Corps provide spiritual care and ensures all Airmen, Guardians and their families can exercise their constitutional entitlement of free exercise of religion. Chaplain Corps personnel provide absolute, 100% confidential counseling, spiritual support and resilience in all areas with privileged communication.  Chaplains do not have a duty to report requirement.

 

 

Military OneSource




Phone: (800) 342-9647
Available 24/7, 365 days a year

http://www.militaryonesource.mil/

Provides non-medical face-to-face counseling, online counseling, telephonic counseling, video counseling; Specialty Consultations include Adoption, Education, Elder Care, Health and Wellness Coaching, Financial Counseling, Spouse Relocation and Transition.  Additional services include Translator Assistance, Document Translation, and much more.

 

 

Exceptional Family Member Program - Medical (EFMP-M)


8105 Condor St, Bldg. 18
MacDill AFB, FL 33621
Phone: (813) 828-0122
0800 – 1600 (Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri) 1100-1600 (Thurs)

https://macdillfss.com/efmp/

EFMP-M provides screenings, enrollments and dis-enrollments for family members with various special medical, developmental, educational needs and/or disabilities.  PCS assignment coordination verifies needed services at the gaining location through the Family Member Travel Screening (FMTS) process. EFMP-M personnel also link families to medical care upon arrival

 

 

AF Employee Assistance Program (EAP)



MacDill AFB, FL 33621
Phone: Air Force/Space Force: 800-222-0364; Navy: 844-366-2327; DOD 866-580-9046
5AM-8:30PM Monday-Friday 6AM-1PM Saturday-Sunday

https://www.afpc.af.mil/Military-and-Family/Employment-Resources/

EAP supports DAF (APF, NAF, Space Force, ANG) employees and Army civilians on AF-led Joint Bases and their respective household members. Services are free, confidential, 24/7 online, in-person, by phone or virtual. Services include non-medical counseling (up to 6 sessions per topic), legal consultation, worklife, education kits, elder care, supervisor resources, physical/mental wellness, webinars and more.

 

Exceptional Family Member Program-Family Support (EFMP-FS)


8105 Condor St, Bldg. 18
MacDill AFB, FL 33621
Phone: (813) 828-0122
0800 – 1600 (Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri) 1100-1600 (Thurs)

https://macdillfss.com/efmp/

EFMP-FS, located within the M&FRC, provides special needs services to all DOD ID cardholders. Services include family needs assessments, respite care, classes, programs/events, and referrals to on-and-off base community programs/services. EFMP-FS works assists families with community integration and offers services that promote successful living within the military.

 

Mental Health


3250 Zemke Avenue Bldg. 1078
MacDill AFB, FL 33621
Phone: (813) 827-9170
0730-1630, Mon-Fri; Wednesday closed 0730-0900 for training

https://macdill.tricare.mil/Health-Services/Mental-Health

The Mental Health Clinic offers individual and group counseling to individuals experiencing difficulty with personal or relational problems. Medication evaluation and treatment is also available. The Mental Health Clinic can provide suicide prevention information to all personnel. The goal is to reduce stigma and train personnel to identify individuals at risk and intervene appropriately. Crisis intervention is available for those individuals who are suicidal or having severe difficulty coping. Emergency evaluations may be available at a Commander’s request for individuals they feel may be suicidal, homicidal, or unable to care for themselves.

TRICARE Mental Health


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TRICARE is the health care program for uniformed service members, retirees, and their families around the world. TRICARE provides comprehensive coverage to all beneficiaries, including health plans, special programs, prescriptions, and dental plans. TRICARE is arranged into 3 regions: East, West and Overseas. For additional details, visit the TRICARE website for the East/West region.

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program (ADAPT)


3520 Zemke Avenue Bldg. 1078
MacDill AFB, FL 33621
Phone: (813) 827-9170
0730-1630, Mon-Fri; Wednesday closed 0730-0900 for training

https://macDill.tricare.mil/health-services/mental-health

Promotes readiness, health, and wellness through the prevention and treatment of substance misuse and abuse. Services include outreach, education, screening, assessment, treatment, and consultation. Preventive education and treatment are provided individually and/or in groups. 

MFLC - Military and Family Life Counselor (Adult)


8105 Condor St, Bldg. 18
MacDill AFB, FL 33621
Phone: (813) 828-3061 or (813) 210-7822
0800-1600 (Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri) 1100-1600 (Thurs)

https://macdillfss.com/military-family-readiness/

MFLCs provide free confidential, short-term solution-focused non-medical and non-documented counseling to military members and immediate family members. MFLCs are licensed providers who can address relationships, stress, communication, adjustment, deployment, parenting, grief, loss, etc.  MFLCs must report instances or eminent risk of abuse, self-harm, and UCMJ infractions. 

MDG - 6th Medical Group


3250 Zemke Avenue Bldg. 1078
MacDill AFB, FL 33621
Phone: (813) 827-9170
0730-1630, Mon-Fri; Wednesday closed 0730-0900 for training

https://macdill.tricare.mil/Getting-Care/Appointments-Referrals

Most MDGs provide beneficiary, warrior operational medicine, and flight operational medical care. Ancillary services typically include laboratory, radiology, immunizations, and pharmacy. Each MDG operates differently, and all services may not be available to all beneficiaries. For more information, visit the MDG or the site provided.

PCM - Primary Care


3250 Zemke Avenue Bldg. 1078
MacDill AFB, FL 33621
Phone: (813) 827-2273
0730-1630, Mon-Fri; Wednesday closed 0730-0900 for training

https://macdill.tricare.mil/Health-Services/Primary-Care/Primary-Care

PCMs are typically the first stop for psychotropic medication for all beneficiaries (Service Members, Dependents, and Retirees). PCMs will coordinate care with PCBH, as appropriate for medical behavioral health needs, and place referrals for specialty Mental Health.  Utilize the Appointment Line to reach your PCM.

PCBH (previously BHOP) Primary Care Behavioral Health


3250 Zemke Avenue Bldg. 1078
MacDill AFB, FL 33621
Phone: (813) 827-9170
0730-1630, Mon-Fri; Wednesday closed 0730-0900 for training

https://macDill.tricare.mil/health-services/mental-health

PCBH is a team-based approach that integrates behavioral health services into primary care. It involves licensed behavioral health professionals, addressing not only behavioral health and substance use disorders, but also behavioral factors that affect overall health conditions. Care can be coordinated through your PCM or by a self-referral through the appointment line.

Mental Health (Specialty)


3250 Zemke Ave, Bldg 1078
MacDill AFB, FL 33621
Phone: (813) 827-9170
0730-1630 Mon-Fri (Wed Clinic closed for training 0730-1300)

Provides clinical care to patients in need of specialized treatment for mental health diagnoses. Services include evidence-based therapeutic modalities, specialty medication management, special duty evaluations, and Command Directed Evaluations (CDEs). Service Members will be triaged or vectored utilizing Targeted Care, as described in the Mental Health Overview, to determine the appropriate resource for the presenting concern.

 

True North


The True North program embeds mental health professionals and religious support teams directly into the units they serve with a focus on prevention, resilience, and wellbeing. However, we “catch our own pass” and help individuals with more significant items.  Programming can include a variety of educational groups, training, or classes; counseling services, consultation, resource/referral, and more. 

  • 6 AMXS True North: 7703 Hangar Loop H3 Rm 231 MacDill AFB, FL 33621 813-624-9328
  • 6 MXS True North: 7601 Hangar Loop Bldg 55 MacDill AFB, FL 33621  813-828- TRUE (8783)
  • 6 SFS True North: 2505 SOCOM Memorial Way MacDill AFB, FL 33621   813-828-0053

First Sergeant


First Sergeants are a dedicated focal point for all readiness, heath, morale, welfare and quality of life issues within their organizations and the installation. The First Sergeant primarily supports the mission through interaction, support and management of all unit-assigned personnel and their families.

Integrated Resilience Office (IRO)


8208 Hangar Loop Drive, Room 12
MacDill AFB, FL 33621
Phone: (813) 828-9338/9339
0700-1700 Mon-Fri

6ARW.MacDill.IRO@us.af.mil

IROs focus on non-clinical primary prevention of interpersonal and self-directed violence. The IRO collaboratively identifies and implements public health-informed and evidence-based prevention efforts to eliminate sexual assault, dating violence, domestic abuse, child abuse, harassment, and suicide.  IROs are the OPR for the base Suicide Prevention Program, Community Climate Assessments and Comprehensive Integrated Primary Prevention (CIPP) Plan development.

Psychology Today: Health, Happiness + Find a Therapist


Psychology Today is a website that provides TRICARE (and other insurance) approved therapists (LPC, LCSW, PhD) and psychiatrist by zip code. Users are able to control for diagnosis (e.g., Depression Anxiety, PTSD), gender of provider, specialized training/experience of provider, etc. The website also provides resources for online therapy and support groups. Use this link: Psychology Today: Health, Help, Happiness + Find a Therapist  

 

 

 

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response link      Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255 press 1)      National Domestic Violence hotline   988 - Suicide and Crisis Lifeline    Mental Health Guide