Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) emergency assistance provides interest-free loans or grants to help stabilize a member's emergency financial situation based on the individuals needs such as: basic living expenses, vehicle expenses, funeral expenses, medical/dental, pet emergency surgery or treatment child care/respite, moving expenses, and miscellaneous expenses. Additionally, AFAS offers to active duty Air Force members only Falcon Loans of $500.00 or less that can be used for emergency needs such as basic living expenses, car repairs, or other approved needs. The streamlined application process for a Falcon Loan requires no budget information, or backup documentation. EMERGENCY TRAVEL - All emergency travel financial assistance required due to serious illness/death of an immediate family member, grandparent or other family relationship will be processed through the American Red Cross (ARC). Please contact the ARC at 877-272-7337 for immediate assistance.

MindWise Innovations supports the entire continuum of mental health - from prevention to crisis response - with evidence-based solutions that educate and prioritize health for all ages. MindWise: Teaches students and school staff how to identify signs of depression and suicide Creates safer, healthier workplaces that understand how mental health intersects productivity Brings communities together after traumatic events Mission is to shape both the current and future state of behavioral health for the better. MindWise works with 3,600+ clients across 20 countries and is powered by Riverside Community Care, a non-profit leader in integrated health and human services. Individuals take a short, online quiz to see if how they're feeling matches common symptoms of conditions like anxiety, depression, substance use disorder, and a range of others. All screens are anonymous, have been clinically validated, and provide immediate feedback.

Qualified families who are accepted into this program have access to housing at the National Home in a single family home for up to four years, a case worker to set goals and make plans for the future, educational, recreational, and enrichment opportunities, community resources and counseling referrals are provided as needed, and state-certified daycare services are provided free of charge for children five and under.

Offers confidential services to all members of the military, veterans, and their families by connecting them with local, state, and national resources. Also provides a free mobile app for Apple and Android devices to connect military, veterans, and their families to resources that can help through both emergency and nonemergency situations. Download the Hero Care app for free in the app store or text "GETHEROCARE" to 90999.

The American Red Cross works in partnership with Military Aid Societies to provide financial assistance to eligible applicants. Assistance can include funds for emergency travel, burial of a loved one, emergency food and shelter, etc. The Aid Societies determine the financial assistance package that will be offered through a grant or a loan.

The purpose of the hotline is two-fold - To offer wounded, injured, or ill Soldiers and their Families a way to share concerns on the quality of patient care. To provide senior Army leaders with visibility on medically-related issues so they can properly allocate resources to better serve Soldiers and Families. The hotline is an avenue to gather information about medical care as well as suggest ways we can improve our medical support systems. Staff members are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The Alliance consists of three key allies: veterans, active military service members, and the at-large community. The Alliance includes veterans, led by the American Legion and VFW, active military service members and their families, civilians, elected officials, business leaders and other key individuals and resources from our communities in South Dakota. Services/Events include: - Patriot Grill (discounted $6.00 lunch specials every day) - Club Lobo - Gun Range/Armory - Event Center - Meeting/Conventions - Mental/Physical Health - Veteran Service Organizations Also, has a recepticle for proper disposal of US flags in the parking lot, near the front door.

Provides workshops, information, and support services to help with practical and emotional challenges for families facing deployment. Services include: Coping with Deployments course, Pre-Deployment Preparedness Tool for Family Members, Reconnection Workshops, Mind-Body Workshops, and post-deployment support resources.

Offers confidential services to all members of the military, veterans, and their families by connecting them with local, state, and national resources. Also provides a free mobile app for Apple and Android devices to connect military, veterans, and their families to resources that can help through both emergency and nonemergency situations. Download the Hero Care app for free in the app store or text "GETHEROCARE" to 90999.

A non-profit Veteran's Organization. We support veterans and active military families in applying for benefits and any needs they may have. Legions can answer questions about flag etiquette and go to schools and organizations to perform raising and folding of the flag demonstrations. Also, has information about Blue Star Flag Program where families with deployed military service men or women would hang the Blue Star Flag in their window.

Provides free education, consultation, and if necessary, mediation for employers of active Guard and Reserve employees. ESGR is a Department of Defense volunteer organization. ESGR's goal is to support America's employers who share their employees with the nation to ensure our national security.

Helps with: Personal or small-scale catastrophic events such as fire, flooding, and storm damage. Rapid assistance when evacuation is required ahead of an arriving storm, or ordered due to a critical incident event. Post-disaster recovery of food, uniforms and family needs, temporary lodging, and insurance deductibles.

Employment Assistance - Career planning, development of jobs search skills, interviewing, networking, and resume assistance. Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) - Provides information and referrals to local resources for Air Force Families with an exceptional family member (whether medical, emotional, physical or educational). Military and Family Life Counselor Program - Masters or doctorate-level licensed counselors provide short term, non-medical counseling services to service members and their families at no-cost (anger management, communication, relationship issues, conflict resolution, parenting, decision making skills, deployment stress, coping skills, homesickness, relocation adjustment, reintegration, separation, sadness, grief and loss). Personal Financial Management - Provides counseling and education with budget and savings management. This can be done in a one-to-one financial counseling setting or in a class. In conjunction with the American Center for Credit Education, provides classes such as Credit when Credit is Due, Money In Motion, and Home Buying classes for financial education. Readiness program - Assists military members and their families to prepare and go through deployments, TDY's, and remote tours. The Readiness program offers assistance with pre-deployment counseling, preparing practical aspects of separations, providing support to families, and offering reunion support.

Provides 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, telephone and online family information and referral, situational assistance, tax preparation and filing service, and links to military and community resources. Live Chat option: Go to MilitaryOneSource.mil., Find and click on the Live Chat button on the Confidential Help drop down menu. Connection to information, answers and support when MilLife happens. Services include Relationship counseling, Non-medical counseling for stress relief, Financial counseling, Document translation, Spouse scholarships, education and career benefits, Child care options, PCS moves, and MSEP Job Search Navigator - to assist military spouses find employment.