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Community Resource Guide Fort Benning, Georgia,

Published for Fort Benning Maneuver Center of Excellence,

(MCoE), Fort Benning Garrison, Martin Army Community

Hospital, and Tenant Organizations. Proponent for the document is

the Fort Benning Community Health Promotion Council.

For Information and Updates:

(706) 626-0809

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Table of Contents Abuse & Neglect............................................................................................................................................ 5

Alcohol & Substance Abuse ...................................................................................................................... 5

Child Related Issues/Abuse & Neglect ...................................................................................................... 6

Domestic Violence .................................................................................................................................... 7

Sexual Assault/Rape .................................................................................................................................. 8

Urinalysis ................................................................................................................................................. 10

Child/Youth Services ................................................................................................................................... 10

Adoption ................................................................................................................................................. 10

Babysitting/CPR Training......................................................................................................................... 11

Childcare ................................................................................................................................................. 11

Children: Rearing/Parenting Skill/Mentoring ......................................................................................... 11

Safety Car Seat Inspection ...................................................................................................................... 13

Schools and School Transition Support................................................................................................... 14

Special Needs .......................................................................................................................................... 15

Youth/Teen Programs ............................................................................................................................. 16

Counseling ................................................................................................................................................... 17

Anger Management ................................................................................................................................ 17

Career Counseling ................................................................................................................................... 19

Caregiver Fatigue .................................................................................................................................... 20

Combat Stress ......................................................................................................................................... 21

Children/Families/Marital/Individual ..................................................................................................... 23

Crisis Management ................................................................................................................................. 24

Deaths/Grief & Loss ................................................................................................................................ 25

Pastoral Counseling ................................................................................................................................. 26

Substance Abuse ..................................................................................................................................... 26

Support Groups ....................................................................................................................................... 27

Education and Training ............................................................................................................................... 28

Adult Education ....................................................................................................................................... 28

Employment/Volunteer Services ............................................................................................................ 29

Finances .................................................................................................................................................. 30

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Resiliency Training .................................................................................................................................. 32

Family Support ............................................................................................................................................ 32

Divorce .................................................................................................................................................... 32

Deployment Readiness ........................................................................................................................... 34

Food Stamps/Food Assistance ................................................................................................................ 35

Survivor Outreach ................................................................................................................................... 36

Fitness ......................................................................................................................................................... 37

Golf .......................................................................................................................................................... 37

Physical Fitness Facilities ........................................................................................................................ 37

Swimming ................................................................................................................................................ 38

Installation Support..................................................................................................................................... 39

Animals .................................................................................................................................................... 39

Casualty Assistance ................................................................................................................................. 40

ID/CAC Card Processing .......................................................................................................................... 41

Housing/Lodging ..................................................................................................................................... 41

Inspector General ................................................................................................................................... 42

Legal ........................................................................................................................................................ 42

Police/Fire Department .......................................................................................................................... 42

Safety ...................................................................................................................................................... 43

Transportation/Automotive .................................................................................................................... 43

Weapons Registration ............................................................................................................................. 44

Medical Services ......................................................................................................................................... 44

Martin Army Community Hospital .......................................................................................................... 44

Dental ...................................................................................................................................................... 45

Military Transition ....................................................................................................................................... 46

Employment Assistance .......................................................................................................................... 46

In Processing ........................................................................................................................................... 47

Moving (PCS) ........................................................................................................................................... 48

Retirement Services ................................................................................................................................ 48

Sponsorship ............................................................................................................................................. 49

Veterans Services .................................................................................................................................... 50

Wounded Warriors ................................................................................................................................. 50

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Recreation ................................................................................................................................................... 51

Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) ..................................................................................... 51

Recreation & Leisure ............................................................................................................................... 51

Spiritual Support/Religious Services ........................................................................................................... 52

Emergency Religious Support ................................................................................................................. 52

Marital Assistance ................................................................................................................................... 52

Religious Education ................................................................................................................................. 53

Worship Services ..................................................................................................................................... 53

Suicide Prevention ...................................................................................................................................... 54

References .................................................................................................................................................. 57

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Abuse & Neglect

Alcohol & Substance Abuse

Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP): Clinical Program

ASAP Counseling Center

7080 Lincoln Avenue, Building 975, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 545-8362/2495

Monday – Friday 8AM-5PM http://www.benning.army.mil/garrison/dhr/ASAP/

Intervention & Prevention Services: Assessment and treatment services to include education,

rehabilitation team, out-patient and in-patient treatment using individual and group sessions to

address the spectrum of substance concerns.

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty Soldiers, Army Reserve, National Guard, Family

members, retirees, and DoD Civilians can participate in certain programs and services.

Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP): Non-Clinical Program


(706) 545-7462

Monday – Friday 730AM- 5PM http://www.benning.army.mil/garrison/dhr/ASAP/

Description of Services: Alcohol and Drug Prevention training, Urinalysis Drug Testing, Unit

Prevention Leader training, Prime for Life training, National Alcohol Screening Day and Red

Ribbon Week events, Risk Reduction Program, Suicide Prevention training and services.



Alcoholics Anonymous

7919 Marne Road, Building 9257, Fort Benning, Georgia

(706) 327-6078

Monday 7PM: Open Meeting, Thursday 7PM: Open Meeting

http://www.aacolumbusga.org/schedule.html

Description of Services: A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength

and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover

from alcoholism.


members, retirees, and DoD Civilians and Contractors.

Chaplain Services/Family Life Ministry

Building 2606, Soldiers Plaza, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 545-1760

Monday- Friday 8AM- 5PM

http://www.benning.army.mil/garrison/chaplains/FamilyLife.html

http://www.benning.army.mil/garrison/dhr/ASAP/

http://www.benning.army.mil/garrison/dhr/ASAP/



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Description of Services: Areas of counseling include: Conflict Resolution, Crisis Counseling,

Effective parenting, Financial Stewardship, God’s Will for your Life, Managing Anger, Grief

and Stress, Overcoming Addictions, Rebuilding Trust, Reconciliation and Forgiveness, Spiritual

Enrichment

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty, Family Members, DoD Civilians, Retirees

Child Related Issues/Abuse & Neglect

GA 24 Hotline: 1-800-334-2836, AL 1-800-650-6522

Crisis Intervention Hotline: (706) 327-3999

Fort Benning Military Police: (706) 545-2222, 911

Martin Army Community Hospital Emergency Room: (706) 544-1123

Social Work Service: (706) 545-1661

Chaplain’s Family Life Center: (706) 545-1760

Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program (FAP)

Building 241, 2d Floor; Miller Hall, Baltzell Avenue, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 545-3202 or (706) 626-2541

Monday – Friday 8 AM- 430 PM

http://benningmwr.com/family-advocacy-program/

Description of Services: Provides education and training classes about child and spouse abuse

prevention, safety education for children and pre-deployment briefings for Soldiers and their

family members. Annual classes are mandatory for all military personnel on the dynamics of

child and spouse abuse, the availability of treatment services and the Army’s policies regarding

family violence. The FAP manager may provide crisis intervention to Soldiers and Family

members in emergency situations. Cases involving family violence intervention needing long-

term treatment and follow-ups are referred to Social Work Services.

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty Soldiers, Families and Retirees

Martin Army Community Hospital

Social Work Services


(706) 545-1661/3308

Monday – Friday 8AM – 430 PM

http://www.martin.amedd.army.mil/counseling.htm

Description of Services: There are two separate course of treatment: spouse abuse and child

abuse. The course of treatment for both includes individual, marital, family and group

counseling. The child abuse program is integrated with various support services on and off post,

to include collaboration with local Department of Family and Children Services. Marriage

Counseling is also offered for non violent incidents. Includes: Married Couples Group,

Communications Class, Anger Management Class, Parenting Group, Gender Specific Groups.



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Domestic Violence





Sexual Assault: (706) 566-7393 (24/7)



(706) 545-3202 or (706) 626-2541














(706) 545-1661/3308










Sexual Harassment/Assault Response & Prevention Program (SHARP)

Installation SHARP

Building 4, Suite W-131A, McGinnis-Wickham Hall, Karker Street, Fort Benning, Georgia

31905

(706) 545-2305 or (706) 626-3724

https://www.tkeportal.army.mil/sites/MCoE/Staff/G1/SHARP/default.aspx

Description of services: A comprehensive program providing intervention and support services

to victims of sexual harassment and assault, 24 hrs per day. Managed by the Installation Sexual

Harassment and Assault Response Prevention Coordinator (SARC). The SARC or Victim




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Advocate (VA) are on call 24/7 at (706) 566-7393 to ensure victims are properly advised of their

reporting options.

Sexual Assault/Rape





Sexual Assault: (706) 566-7393 (24/7)

Fort Benning Military Police

Building 215, Nelson Building, Fort Benning, Georgia

911/ (706) 545-2222/5223

Columbus Police Department

510, 10th

Street, Columbus, Georgia 31902

(706) 653-3205/3231/3000

Phenix City, Alabama Police Department

1111 Broad Street, Phenix City, Alabama 36867

(334) 448-2800/2802



(706) 545-3202 or (706) 626-2541














(706) 545-1661/3308



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Office of the Staff Judge Advocate

Building 2839, Way Street, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

Monday – Wednesday 830AM – 430PM, Thursday 9AM- 430PM, Friday 830AM-430PM

closed all training holidays and federal holidays

(706) 545- 3281/3282/4611

https://www.benning.army.mil/mcoe/SJA/

Description of services: Special Victims Counsel (SVC) if you are the victim of sexual assault

you may be entitled to a free SVC. The SVC will answer all questions you have about

investigations and the legal process, including filing a restricted or unrestricted report. An SVC

can accompany you at interviews, legal proceedings, and assist you with many other legal

concerns. You may request a SVC at any time. The SVC phone number is (706) 604-6158 or

you may also call through Legal Assistance main desk at (706) 545-3281/3282 and ask for the

Special Victims Counsel.

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty Soldiers, Family members, Army Reserve/National Guard

on Active Duty, Retirees, DoD Civilians serving Overseas or Deployed, DoD Contractors

service Overseas or Deployed

Sexual Harrassment/Assault Response & Prevention Program (SHARP)

Family Advocacy Program

7331 Baltzell Avenue, Building 241, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

Monday – Friday 9AM- 5PM

Sexual Assault Response Coordinator: (706) 545-8740

Victim Advocate Phone: (706) 545-8738

http://benningmwr.com/family-advocacy-program/ Description of Services: Provides crisis intervention and support services to victims of sexual

assault, 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Provides a helping hand through support, critical

information and referrals for services on Fort Benning and in the community. Provides

education and awareness trainings to active duty members, family members, civilian and

contractors on how to stay safe and what to do if assaulted.

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty Soldiers, Families, Retirees, DoD Civilians, DoD

Contractors

Sexual Harrassment/Assault Response & Prevention Program (SHARP)

Installation SHARP




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Building 4, Suite W-131A, McGinnis-Wickham Hall, Karker Street, Fort Benning, Georgia

31905

(706) 545-2305 or (706) 626-3724


Description of services: A comprehensive program providing intervention and support services

to victims of sexual harassment and assault, 24 hrs per day. Managed by the Installation Sexual

Harassment and Assault Response Prevention Coordinator (SARC). The SARC or Victim

Advocate (VA) is on call 24/7 at (706) 566-7393 to ensure victims are properly advised of their

reporting options.

Urinalysis



(706) 545-4415/1138

Monday – Friday 730AM- 5PM http://www.benning.army.mil/garrison/dhr/ASAP/TrainingEducation.htm





members, retirees, and DoD Civilians can participate in certain programs and services

Child/Youth Services

Adoption




(706) 545-1661/3308



Description of services: Social work counseling is available for the following situations: parents

of seriously ill children, pregnant teenage girls, single active duty women, and women

contemplating abortion, patients with illnesses or injuries that call for adjustments in their own

lifestyle or in the Family’s lifestyle; patients with long-term illness; patients undergoing major

surgery; information on nursing homes; adoption referral; marital problems; emotional distress;

spouse and child abuse/neglect concerns; sleep hygiene, stress management, support of Families

before and after deployments; provide briefings on various deployments issues to Families and

units; relaxation techniques; and marital counseling. Other services include Anger management,

Parenting Group, Parenting Seminar, Communication Class; and Youth Awareness Seminar.


http://www.benning.army.mil/garrison/dhr/ASAP/TrainingEducation.htm


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Babysitting/CPR Training

American Red Cross

West Central Georgia Chapter

3940 Rosemont Drive, Columbus, Georgia 31904

(706) 323-5614

http://www.redcross.org/courses/index.jsp?_requestid=404334

Course Description: Offers both Family First Aid and CPR Online, and Babysitting Basics

Course Online

Fees: Babysitting Basics: $25

First Aid/CPR: $30

Eligibility Requirements: Designed for students ages 11 and older.

Childcare

Child and Youth School Services (CYSS)

Building 104, 104 Marchant Street, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 545-6811

Registration Open Monday – Friday 8AM- 5PM

Child Care Centers: Weekdays: 530AM-630PM

http://benningmwr.com/childcare-facilities-and-pre-k/

Description of Services: CYSS offers several child development centers providing a safe, caring

environment that fosters social, emotional, physical and creative development. All centers are

fully accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Fees are

based on family income. Register at Parent Central Services, Building 104.

Eligibility Requirements: : Active Duty Soldiers, Families, Retirees (Based on Availability),

DoD Civilians, DoD Contractors

Children: Rearing/Parenting Skill/Mentoring



(706) 545-3202 or (706) 626-2541



Description of Services: First Steps Program, New Parent Support Program, FAP Education and

Training.


http://www.redcross.org/courses/index.jsp?_requestid=404334

http://benningmwr.com/childcare-facilities-and-pre-k/


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(706) 545-1760




Effective parenting, Financial Stewardship, God’s Will for your Life, Managing Anger,Grief


Enrichment


FAP First Steps Program


(706) 544-2020



Description of Services: Visits every parent of a newborn at Martin Army Hospital prior to

discharge, provides parent educational materials/resources referrals, and provides Outreach

Support/Follow- Up calls for 90 days.


FAP New Parent Support Program


(706) 545-9358, (706) 626-2599, (706) 580-5088



Description of Services: Provides home visits, play groups, parenting education and support,

newborn care basics, Nurturing America’s Military Families Curriculum, Scream free parenting

curriculum, Child Development Education, Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Education, Infant

Massage.


FAP Education & Training


(706) 545-3202 or (706) 626-2541



Description of Services: Mandatory Commanders’ desk –side briefing (within 45 days of

assuming command), Safety Education for Children, Stress Management Seminars, Community

Education Awareness





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(706) 545-1661/3308



Description of Services: Parenting Group, Parenting Seminar


Military Family Life Consultants (MFLC)

Building 7, 7117 Baltzell Avenue, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 5566-1033

Monday – Friday 8AM-430PM

http://benningmwr.com/military-family-life-consultants/

Description of Services: Provides solution oriented consultations to individuals, couples,

Families, and groups. Flexible appointment times and meeting locations. Sessions are

confidential.

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty, Army Reserve/National Guard, Family Members,

Retirees and Civilian Personnel.

Soldier and Family Counseling Center

Building 2606, 7204 Collins Loop, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 545-1760, (706) 545-5301


Description of Services: Offers chaplain and Civilian counselors who are specially trained in

diverse counseling methods and specialize in effective parenting.

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty Soldiers, Reserve/National Guard Families and Retirees,

DoD Civilians

Safety Car Seat Inspection

Department of Emergency Services (DES)

Building 215, Wold Avenue, Fort Benning, GA

(706) 545-5222

Expectant Parent Tutorial Appointment: (706) 544-4000

Hours: 3rd

Thursday of each Month

Any time at Building 9203 behind Martin Army Hospital

http://benningmwr.com/child-youth-and-school-services/



http://benningmwr.com/child-youth-and-school-services/

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Description of Services: Inspects car seats to ensure it is installed properly for the safety of your

child.

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty Soldiers, Reserve/National Guard, Families and Retirees,

DoD Civilians

Schools and School Transition Support

Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA)

Building 2670, 7441 Custer Road, Fort Benning, Georgia, 31905

(706) 545-7276


http://www.dodea.edu/Americas/Georgia-Alabama/

Description of Services: Fort Benning currently has six elementary schools and one middle

school, offering education for all children of military personnel living on post.

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty Soldiers and Families residing on Fort Benning.

Fort Benning School Support Services

School Liaison

Building 2783, Eckel Street, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 545-3062


http://benningmwr.com/school-support-services/

Description of Services: Works with Child, Youth and School Services and the local school

community to address educational issues involving military children.

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty Soldiers, Family Members

Chattahoochee County School District

326 Broad Street, Cusseta, Georgia 31805

(706) 989-3648

http://www.chattahoochee.k12.ga.us/education/district/district.php?sectionid=1

Description of Services: Students residing on Fort Benning of High School age have the option

of attending Chattahoochee High School. Located 10 minutes south of Columbus and borders

the south side of Fort Benning.

Eligibility Requirements: Students of Active Duty personnel stationed at Fort Benning residing

in Chattahoochee County

Muscogee County School District

2960 Macon Road, Columbus, Georgia 31906

(706) 748-2000

Military Student Transition Consultant (706) 748 -2254

Monday – Friday 8AM – 5PM

http://www.dodea.edu/Americas/Georgia-Alabama/

http://benningmwr.com/school-support-services/

http://www.chattahoochee.k12.ga.us/education/district/district.php?sectionid=1

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https://www.muscogee.k12.ga.us/Pages/MCSDHome.aspx

Description of Services: Offers several high schools, magnet programs and charter schools for

students of Fort Benning to choose from. Offers a full time Military Transition Consultant

within the school district.

Harris County School District

132 Barnes Mill Road, Hamilton, Georgia 31811

(706) 628-4206

http://harriscounty.ga.schoolwebpages.com/education/district/district.php?sectionid=1


Russell County School District

506 14th

Street, Phenix City, Alabama 36867

(334) 298- 6845

http://rcsd-al.schoolloop.com/


Lee County School District

2410 Society Hill Road, Opelika, Alabama 36801

(334) 705-6000

http://www.lee.k12.al.us/


Special Needs

Educational Developmental Services

Building 2412, Indianhead Road, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 545-3835/1161/5560

Monday 8AM – 5PM

http://www.edis.army.mil/

Description of Services: Provides early intervention services in accordance with the Individual

with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to all infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) with

developmental delays, and the Families who are entitled to education from the Department of

Defense schools on Fort Benning.

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty Soldiers and Families residing on Fort Benning.

Exceptional Family Member Program


(760) 544-1133

https://www.muscogee.k12.ga.us/Pages/MCSDHome.aspx

http://harriscounty.ga.schoolwebpages.com/education/district/district.php?sectionid=1

http://rcsd-al.schoolloop.com/

http://www.lee.k12.al.us/

http://www.edis.army.mil/

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Monday 8AM- 430PM

http://benningmwr.com/exceptional-family-member/

Description of Services: Assists the Soldier who has a special needs Family member with

physical, emotional, or intellectual disorder limiting that person’s ability to take part in activities

with peers and/or requires special treatment, therapy, education, training, or counseling.

Services includes: workshops, support groups, community support, respite care, intensive case

management, disability resources, and recreational activities.

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty Soldiers, Reserve/National Guard (on active duty longer

than 30 days), Family Members

Youth/Teen Programs

Child and Youth School Services (CYSS) Middle School and Teen Program

Building 2649, Yeager Avenue, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706)545-6593

Administration Office: Monday – Friday 8AM- 5PM

Teen Center: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 230PM- 6:30 PM

Tuesday: 130PM-630PM

Every other Friday: 230PM-10PM

Every other Saturday: 12 PM – 10 PM

Summer Hours: (effective May 28)

Monday – Thursday 730AM – 630 PM

Every other Friday: 2:30 PM – 10PM

Every other Saturday: 12PM – 10 PM

http://benningmwr.com/middle-schoolers-and-teens/

Description of Services: Offers a variety of after school and summer programs for teens. Must

be registered with CYSS.

Eligibility Requirements: Children of Active Duty Soldiers assigned to Fort Benning.



(706) 545-1760




Effective parenting, Financial Stewardship, God’s Will for your Life, Managing Anger,Grief and

Stress, Overcoming Addictions, Rebuilding Trust, Reconciliation and Forgiveness, Spiritual

Enrichment


http://benningmwr.com/exceptional-family-member/

http://benningmwr.com/middle-schoolers-and-teens/


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Youth Sports and Fitness

Building 2288, Alenko Road, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 545-1853


http://benningmwr.com/youth-sports-fitness/

Description of Services: Offers year – round team and individual sports for ages 3-15. Team

sports include: soccer, t-ball, baseball, football, basketball, track and field, swimming,

cheerleading and more.

Eligibility Requirements: Children of Active Duty Soldiers assigned to Fort Benning. Must be

registered with CYSS and have a current sports physical.

Child and Youth Behavioral- Military Family Life Consultants (CYB-MFLC)

Building 1056, Baltzell Avenue, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 969- 9886



Description of Services: Provides support and assistance to the youth of Soldiers having trouble

coping with concerns and issues of daily life. Flexible appointment times and meeting locations.

Sessions are CONFDENTIAL, no records kept and service is free.

Eligibility Requirements: Youth of Active Duty, National Guard & Reserve, and military

Family members.




(706) 545-1661/3308



Description of Services: Provides counseling for pregnant teenage girls and Youth Awareness

Seminar.

Eligibility Requirements: Youth of Active Duty Soldiers, Army Reserve, National Guard

Counseling

Anger Management



(706) 545-3202 or (706) 626-2541





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(706) 545-1760






Enrichment



Building 9200, 7950 Marne Road, Fort Benning, GA 31905

Hospital Information: (706) 544-2041/2042

Care Line/Appointments: (706) 544-CARE(2273)

Emergency Room: (706) 544-1502




(706) 545-1661/3308













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American Red Cross



(706) 323-5614

http://www.redcross.org/find-help/military-families/deployment-services

Description of Services: Offers workshops and information and support services to military

families. Course include: Coping with Deployments, Pre-Deployment Preparedness Tool, Post-

Deployment Support Resources

Eligibility Requirements: All Soldiers and Families

Career Counseling

Army Career & Alumni Program (ACAP)

Building 9230, 8150 Marne Road, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 545-6014


https://www.acap.army.mil/acap_centers/Fort%20Benning.aspx

Description of Services: Provides benefit information and employment counseling services and

resources to help soldiers who are retiring or separating from service.

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty Soldiers, Family Members, Retirees, Army

Reserve/National Guard.

ACS Employment Readiness Program

Building 7, 7117 Baltzell Avenue, Fort Benning Georgia 31905

(706) 545-4043/7517/2536/5516


http://benningmwr.com/employment-readiness-3/

Description of Services: Offers Army Family members career and job search training,

employment and educational information, information on volunteer opportunities, internet job

search and assistance in resume writing and goal setting.

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty, Family Members, Retirees, Army Reserve, National

Guard

Army Continuing Education System (ACES)

Building 2602, Soldiers’ Plaza, 7184 Collins Loop, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 545-7397


http://www.benning.army.mil/garrison/DHR/aces.html

Description of Services: Provides assistance to Soldiers and their adult Family Members in

developing long and short term educational/professional plans for personal development and

growth. Professional career and educational counseling services are available. Other services





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offered are: Testing Center and the Learning Center which houses the Basic Skills Education

Program/ Functional Academic Skills Program.

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty Soldiers, Army Reserve/National Guard, Family

Members, DoD Civilians

Caregiver Fatigue



(706) 545-3202 or (706) 626-2541








Members in emergency situations. Cases involving family violence intervention needing long-





(706) 545-1760






Enrichment





Care Line/Appointments: (706) 544-CARE (2273)





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(706) 545-1661/3308












(706) 566-1033





confidential.





(706) 545-1760, (706) 545-5301



diverse counseling methods.


DoD Civilians

Combat Stress

Army Community Service


(706) 545-4043/7517

Monday-Friday 8AM-430PM

Description of Services: Courses offered in family resilience include: Family Resilience

Training, Building Mental Toughness Part II/Building Character Strengths, Personal & Family

Resilience/Hunting the Good Stuff

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty Soldiers, Family Members, DoD Civilians (Space

Available), Retirees



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(706) 545-1760






Enrichment


Comprehensive Soldier Fitness (CSF2)

Building 328, Ingersoll Street, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 545-6033


Description of Services: CSF2’s Training consists of three main components: Master Resilience

Trainers (MRTs), Performance Enhancement, and Institutional Resilience Training

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty, Family Members, DoD Civilians, Contractors




(706) 545-1661/3308












(706) 566-1033





confidential.




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(706) 545-1760, (706) 545-5301





DoD Civilians

Children/Families/Marital/Individual



(706) 545-3202 or (706) 626-2541













(706) 545-1760






Enrichment




(706) 566-1033



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confidential.







(706) 545- 3281/3282/4611


Description of services: Available for child support, custody, legal separation, name change,

adoption and divorce advice.






(706) 545-1760, (706) 545-5301





DoD Civilians

Crisis Management

American Red Cross



(706) 323-5614



(706) 545-3202 or (706) 626-2541






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(706) 545-1661/3308










Deaths/Grief & Loss

Casualty Assistance Center

Building 2617, 7201 Mullins Avenue, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 545-4116/4606 After Duty Hours: (706) 545-2218


https://www.benning.army.mil/garrison/dhr/PersonnelOperations.htm?panel=Casualty

Description of Services: Assist families when there is a death of a Soldier, retiree, or veteran

with various types of services.

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty deceased Soldiers all branches, Army Reserve, National

Guard, Family members, Retirees and veterans.



(706) 545-1760








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Enrichment


Soldier & Family Assistance Center (SFAC)


(706) 544-5702/5703

Monday- Friday 8AM-430PM

http://benningmwr.com/soldier-family-assistance-center/

Description of Services: Provides assistance to Warriors in Transition and their family members

to include: Social Services, Human Resources, Education Services, Financial Assistance,

Information and referral services, Outreach Services, Pastoral Services, ACAP Services, CYSS

Services.

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty, Retirees, Family Members

Pastoral Counseling



(706) 545-1760






Enrichment


Garrison Chaplain’s Office

Building 4, McGinnis-Wickham Hall, Karker Street, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 545-2288

Monday –Friday 8AM -430PM

https://www.benning.army.mil/garrison/chaplains/

Description of Services: Food vouchers available as funds are available, for one time only

assistance and amounts are based upon family size and need. Applicants are chaplain referrals.

Substance Abuse







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(706) 545-8362/2495

Building 2617 Mullins Avenue, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 545-8362/2495/4821/3674

Building 2610 Linskey Avenue, Fort Benning Georgia 31905

(706) 545-3674


http://acsap.army.mil/sso/pages/index.jsp








(706) 545-1760






Enrichment





Care Line/Appointments: (706) 544-CARE (2273)


Support Groups

Alcoholics Anonymous

7919 Marne Road, Building 9257, Fort Benning, Georgia

(706) 327-6078

Monday 7PM: Open Meeting, Thursday 7PM: Open Meeting


Description of Services: A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength

and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover

from alcoholism.


members, retirees, and DoD Civilians and Contractors




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Family Advocacy Program/ New Parent Support Program


(706) 545-9358, (706) 626-2599, (706) 580-5088



Description of Services: Provides home visits, play groups, parenting education and support,

newborn care basics, Nurturing America’s Military Families Curriculum, Scream free parenting

curriculum, Child Development Education, Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Education, Infant

Massage.


Grief Care Support Group (Chaplain Family Life Center)

Building 2606, Dixie Road, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 545-1760 Call for meeting times and dates

Hours: Call for meeting times and dates.

Description of Services: Support group for anyone that has lost a loved one.




(706) 545-1661/3308










Education and Training

Adult Education

Army Continuing Education System (ACES)

Building 2602, Soldiers’ Plaza, 7184 Collins Loop, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 545-7397






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Description of Services: Provides assistance to Soldiers and their adult Family Members in

developing long and short term educational/professional plans for personal development and

growth. Professional career and educational counseling services are available. Other services

offered are: Testing Center and the Learning Center which houses the Basic Skills Education

Program/ Functional Academic Skills Program.

Eligibility Requirements : Active Duty Soldiers, Army Reserve/National Guard, Family

Members, DoD Civilians



(706) 544-5702/5703






Services.


Employment/Volunteer Services



(706) 545-6014



Description of Services: Soldiers who are retiring or separating from service can receive benefit

information and counseling services and resources designed to help them transition and find

future employment. Spouses are also eligible.



ACS Employment Readiness Program

Building 7, 7117 Baltzell Avenue, Fort Benning Georgia 31905

(706) 545-4043/7517/2536/5516



Description of Services: Offers Army Family members career and job search training,

employment and educational information, information on volunteer opportunities, internet job

search and assistance in resume writing and goal setting.

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty, Family Members, Retirees, Army Reserve, National

Guard




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American Red Cross



(706) 323-5614

http://www.redcross.org/ga/columbus

Description of Services: Provides opportunities to volunteer in the local community for both

adults and youth.

Eligibility Requirements: Open to all

Army Volunteer Corps (AVC)


(706) 545-4043/3016


http://benningmwr.com/army-volunteer-corps/

Description of Services: Offers volunteer work opportunities on Fort Benning. Offers volunteer

training and orientation.

Eligibility Requirements: Must complete a volunteer registration packet, which includes a

Volunteer Service Record (DA Form 4162), Volunteer Agreement (DD Form 2793) and if under

18, the Parental Permission Fort (DA 5671) Register online at MyArmyLifeToo.

Equal Opportunity Employment Office

Building 6, Meloy Hall, Room 121, Fort Benning, Georgia

(706) 545-1672


https://www.benning.army.mil/garrison/eeo/

Description of Services: Ensures a work environment free of discrimination, race, color, sex, age,

religion, national origin and physical or mental disabilities.

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty, Family Members, Army Reserve/National Guard,

Retirees, DoD Civilians, DoD Contractors

Finances

Army Emergency Relief (AER)


(706) 545-4043/7517, After Hours Call the American Red Cross: (877) 272-7337


http://benningmwr.com/financial-readiness-assistance/

Description of Services: Provides no interest loans and (in limited cases) grants to assist with

emergency situations. It also provides emergency food vouchers when AER assistance for food

is not possible or beneficial. Provides scholarships for spouses of active duty Soldiers and for

dependent children of active duty, retired, and deceased Soldiers.

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty, Family Members, Widows/Widowers

http://www.redcross.org/ga/columbus

http://benningmwr.com/army-volunteer-corps/

https://www.benning.army.mil/garrison/eeo/


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(706) 545-1760




Effective parenting, Financial Stewardship, God’s Will for your Life, Managing Anger,Grief


Enrichment


Financial Readiness Program


(706) 545-4043/7517/2536/5516



Description of Services: Offers education, counseling and support services to assist Soldiers and

the Families with the financial affairs. Offers classes on money management, credit, financial

planning, and planning for deployment, transition and retirement.


Retirees

Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (Income Tax Center)

Building 2839, 3d Floor, 6450 Way Street, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 545-4267 (JAN-APR); (706) 545- 3281 Before or After

Please check website for Tax Center hours


Description of Services: Assists with electronically filing your federal and state income tax

returns for free




Survivor Outreach Services (SOS)

Building 359, 7021 Ingersol Street, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 545-2989/0556/8990/4043/7517


http://benningmwr.com/survivor-outreach-services/

Description of Services: Provides a financial Coordinator for families of the Fallen.

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty, Family Members, Retirees, DoD Civilians, Contractors,

Army Reserve/National Guard





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Resiliency Training

Army Community Service


(706) 545-4043/7517


Description of Services: Courses offered in family resilience include: Family Resilience

Training, Building Mental Toughness Part II/Building Character Strengths, Personal & Family

Resilience/Hunting the Good Stuff

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty Soldiers, Family Members, DoD Civilians (Space

Available), Retirees

Comprehensive Soldier Fitness (CSF2)

Building 328, Ingersoll Street, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 545-6033


Description of Services: CSF2’s Training consists of three main components: Master Resilience

Trainers (MRTs), Performance Enhancement, and Institutional Resilience Training

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty, Family Members, DoD Civilians, Contractors

Family Support

Divorce



(706) 545-1760






Enrichment



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(706) 545- 3281/3282/4611


Description of Services: Legal services, wills, notary services, Family law and consumer

information.







(706) 545-1661/3308



Description of Services: Provides counseling for marital problems and a Communication Class

Eligibility Requirements: Youth of Active Duty Soldiers, Army Reserve, National Guard,

Retirees



(706) 566-1033





confidential.





(706) 545-1760, (706) 545-5301





DoD Civilians




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Deployment Readiness

Mobilization and Deployment (MOB/DEP) Readiness


(706) 545-4043/7517


http://benningmwr.com/mobilization-and-deployment-readiness/

Description of Services: Provides training for Family Readiness Group Volunteers, Rear

Detachment Commanders, and promotes and distributes information about community resources

to assist Soldiers and Family members.

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty, Family members, Army Reserve/National Guard

American Red Cross



(706) 323-5614








(706) 545-1760






Enrichment




(706) 545-4043/7517/2536/5516







Retirees

http://benningmwr.com/mobilization-and-deployment-readiness/




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Hearts Apart (Relocation Readiness Program)


(706) 969-9886


http://benningmwr.com/relocation-readiness-program/

Description of Services: Offers support and services to assist spouses of deployed Soldiers or

serving on an unaccompanied tour.

Eligibility Requirements: Family members of a deployed Soldier



(706) 566-1033




Families and groups. Provides support and assistance for those having trouble coping with

concerns and transitions of military life.



Food Stamps/Food Assistance

Army Emergency Relief (AER)


(706) 545-4043/7517, After Hours Call the American Red Cross: (877) 272-7337


http://benningmwr.com/financial-readiness-assistance/ Description of Services: Food Vouchers available as funds are available.

Battle Buddy Resource Center

Building 488, 7200 Anderson Street, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 580-3452

Description of Services: Provides food bank assistance to Families in need through unit

Chaplain referrals.



(706) 545-2288







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Description of Services: Food vouchers available as funds are available, for one time only

assistance and amounts are based upon family size and need. Applicants are chaplain referrals.

Survivor Outreach



(706) 545-4116/4606 After Duty Hours: (706) 545-2218









(706) 545-1760






Enrichment




(706) 544-5702/5703






Services.


Survivor Outreach Services (SOS)

Building 359, 7021 Ingersol Street, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 545-2989/0556/8990/4043/7517





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Description of Services: Offers support services to families who have lost a Soldier. Services

include a benefits coordinator, financial counseling, support groups and long term personal

support.

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty, Family Members, Retirees, DoD Civilians, Contractors,

Army Reserve/National Guard

Fitness

Golf

Fort Benning Golf Course


(706) 687-1940

Monday – Friday 730AM-Dark

Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays: 7AM –Dark

Closed Christmas Day

Physical Fitness Facilities

Audie Murphy Athletic Performance Center

Building 2818, 6561 Way Avenue, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 545-1940

Monday – Friday 530AM- 8PM, Weekends 9AM-6PM, Closed Holidays

http://benningmwr.com/audie-murphy-athletic-performance-center/

Description of Services: Equipped for athletes with equipment geared toward functional

training, including kettle balls, battling ropes, slide boards and more.

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty, Family Members, Retirees, DoD Civilians

Harmony Church Fitness Center

Building 5303, 10375 Eight Division Road, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 626-1947

Monday – Friday 530AM-8PM Saturday 9AM-5PM Closed Sundays

http://benningmwr.com/harmony-church-fitness-center/

Description of Services: Offers a variety of Nautilus Nitro Plus equipment, treadmills, summit

trainers, recumbent and spin bikes, elliptical cross trainers and free weights.


Kefurt Fitness Center

Building 9001, Watkins Street, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905


http://benningmwr.com/audie-murphy-athletic-performance-center/

http://benningmwr.com/harmony-church-fitness-center/

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(706) 544-4511/4449

Monday- Friday 530AM- 9PM, Weekends 9AM-5PM

http://benningmwr.com/kelley-hill-fitness-centers/

Description of Services: Offers plate loaded, free and selectorized weight equipment, cardio

equipment, basketball and racquetball courts, rooms for mixed martial arts and boxing, locker

rooms and coed sauna


Outpost Harry

Building 9079, Marne Road, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 544-2149



Description of Services: Offers a wide assortment of plate and free weights, selectorized and

cardio equipment and outdoor basketball and volleyball courts.


Santiago Fitness Center on Sand Hill

Building 3350, 23rd

Infantry Regiment Road, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 544-9486

Monday- Friday 530AM-9PM, Saturday 9AM-5PM, Training Holidays: 530AM-5PM

http://benningmwr.com/santiago-fitness-center/

Description of Services: Offers basketball and racquetball courts, plate loaded, free and

selectorized weight equipment, cardio equipment, locker rooms and co-ed sauna


Smith Fitness Center: Main Post

Building 2874, Corner of Eckel Street and Dixie Road, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 545-4388

Monday-Friday 5AM-10PM, Weekends: 9AM-5PM, Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New

Years Day

http://benningmwr.com/smith-fitness-center-on-main-post/

Description of Services: 100,000 square foot facility with state of the art equipment. Aquatics

area offers and indoor pool, whirlpool spa and 4 lane lap pool. Offers basketball courts, volley

ball courts, rock climbing wall, 12,500 square feet of cardiovascular and weight training space.


Swimming



http://benningmwr.com/santiago-fitness-center/

http://benningmwr.com/smith-fitness-center-on-main-post/

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Briant Wells Indoor Pool

Building 933, Ingersol Street, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 545-4726

Monday-Friday (lap swim only) 530AM-7AM & 11AM-1PM

http://benningmwr.com/swimming/

Description of Services: 25 meter lap lane pool for lap swimming and military training.


Carey Outdoor Pool

Sightseeing Road, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 545-3248

Opens Memorial Day Weekend through August 3, Closed Tuesdays for Military Training

Wednesday- Monday 1PM-8PM Open Swim

Weekdays 630AM-8AM, 11AM-1PM Lap Swim



Kelly Hill Outdoor Pool


(706) 604-0981

Weekdays: 530AM-1PM Lap Swim & Organized PT & Fitness Classes

Friday – Wednesday 1PM-8PM Open Swim


Installation Support

Animals

Department of Emergency Services

Building 215, Wold Avenue, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 545-2222


http://www.benning.army.mil/garrison/des/

Description of Services: Provides guidance on pet ownership policies as well as policies

regarding the removal of dead or decaying animals.


Veterinary Treatment Facility

Building 265, 10th

Mountain Division Road, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 545-4444/1127



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http://benningmwr.com/veterinary-services/

Description of Services: Provides post registration, preventative wellness care, and sick call to

pets. Surgical and dental services are available on a limited basis,

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty, Family Members, Retirees

Casualty Assistance



(706) 545-4116/4606 After Duty Hours: (706) 545-2218









(706) 545-1760






Enrichment


American Red Cross



(706) 323-5614






http://benningmwr.com/veterinary-services/




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ID/CAC Card Processing

Defense Enrollment/Eligibility Reporting System/Identification Cards

Building 2638 Linskey Avenue, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 545-4068

Monday –Friday 8AM- 1145AM, 1245PM-5PM

https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil

Description of Services: ID/Common Access Card (CAC) Service, DEERS enrollment services


Retirees, DoD Civilians, DoD Contractors

Housing/Lodging

On-Post Housing

Villages of Benning

Building 121, 601 Lumpkin Road, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 685-3939


http://www.villagesofbenning.com/

Description of Services: Comprised of pre-existing new and renovated homes and offers a large

variety of floor plans for Soldiers and their families stationed at Fort Benning.

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty and their Families stationed at Fort Benning

On-Post Lodging Olson Hall

Building 399, Gillespie Street, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 689-0067 ext 2800/2538

Monday – Friday 8AM-430PM Website Reservations 24/7

http://www.benningmwr.com/forms/lodging-index.php

http://benningmwr.com/LODGING/

Description of Services: Hotel offers Internet access, cable TV, Continental breakfast, laundry

facilities, kitchens and kitchenettes, microwave ovens, irons & ironing boards.

Check in 2pm-6pm unless guaranteed with a credit card

Limited number of pet friendly rooms


Retirees, DoD Civilians

Single Soldier Housing/Centralized Barracks Management Program

Building 2896

(706) 545-4086


https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/

http://www.villagesofbenning.com/

http://www.benningmwr.com/forms/lodging-index.php

http://benningmwr.com/LODGING/

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http://www.benning.army.mil/common/content/PDF/fort%20benning%20relocation%20quick%

20reference%20guide.pdf

Inspector General

Inspector General


(706) 545-2496


http://www.benning.army.mil/mcoe/IG/contacts.htm

Description of Services: Assists military personnel, Family Members and DoD civilians to

resolve problems that cannot be solved by the chain of command or other agencies.

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty, Family Members, DoD Civilians

Legal





(706) 545- 3281/3282/4611


Description of Services: Legal services, wills, notary services, Family law and consumer

information.




Police/Fire Department

Emergency Dial 911

Department of Emergency Services /MP Operations


(706) 545-2222/5223


Fort Benning Fire Department

Fire Station 1: Harmony Church

http://www.benning.army.mil/common/content/PDF/fort%20benning%20relocation%20quick%20reference%20guide.pdf

http://www.benning.army.mil/common/content/PDF/fort%20benning%20relocation%20quick%20reference%20guide.pdf

http://www.benning.army.mil/mcoe/IG/contacts.htm



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Fire Station 2: Custer Road

Fire Station 3: Dixie Road

Fire Station 4: LAAF

Fire Station 5: Sandhill

Fire Station 6: Camp Merrill

Main Post: (706) 626-2888, (706) 626-2891

Assistant Chief Fire Prevention: (706) 545-0283

Lead Inspector: (706) 604-2238

Sand Hill: (706) 626-2884

Harmony Church: (706) 626-2885


Safety

Maneuver Center of Excellence Safety Office (MCoE)

Building 18, Vibbert Avenue, Fort Benning, GA

(706) 545-3268


http://www.benning.army.mil/mcoe/mcoesafety/

Description of Services: Provides safety support services to all military and civilian

organizations in military training, tactical operations and routine garrison operational tasks.

Provides for a safe and healthful working and living environment for all Soldiers, Civilian

Employees and Family members.

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty, Family Members, Retirees, Civilians

Transportation/Automotive

Automotive Skills Center

Building 111, Marchant Avenue, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 545-2337

Drop Off Repairs: 7:30AM-4PM

Do it yourself: 11AM-7PM

http://benningmwr.com/save-money-on-car-care/

Description of Services: 42 bays for auto repair and do-it-yourself services. Trained staff can

answer questions and guide you through a project. Services include: tune-ups, brake inspections

and repairs, tire services, air conditioning checks and charges. Also offers auto supplies.

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty, Family Members, Retirees, Civilians

Personal Property Shipment Office (PPSO)/Transportation Division

Building 6, Room 105, Meloy Drive, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905


http://www.benning.army.mil/mcoe/mcoesafety/

http://benningmwr.com/save-money-on-car-care/

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(706) 545-4900

http://www.benning.army.mil/tenant/DOL/shipment.htm

Description of Services: Arrnages shipment and storage of household goods and personally-

owned vehicles.

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty, Family members, and DoD Civilians

Weapons Registration

Department of Emergency Services

Building 2672, Marchant Street, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 545-2222/5223



Eligibility Requirements: Valid Military ID Card, FORSCOM/TRADOC Form 563-

R(Completely filled out, signed and dated by the Unit Commander)

NO Weapons allowed in building!

Medical Services





Care Line/Appointments: (706) 544-CARE(2273)


Pharmacy: (706) 544-3319

Pharmacy Refill: (706) 544-1583

Occupational Health: Building 2630: (706) 544-CARE

Community Health Nurse: Building 2631: (706) 545-4041

Chief, HMD: (706) 544-1384

Health Benefits Advisor: (706) 544-1347

Beneficiary Services Branch: (706) 544-3435

Data Services Branch: (706) 544-4255

TRICARE

http://tricare.mil/Welcome.aspx

http://www.benning.army.mil/tenant/DOL/shipment.htm


http://tricare.mil/Welcome.aspx

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Dental

Bernheim Dental Clinic

Building 2828, 7770 Sightseeing Road, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 545-2901


Description of Services: Provides routine hygiene and general dentistry support.

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty Only

Harmony Church Troop Medical Dental Clinic

Building 4204, 6998 Old Cusseta Road, Fort Benning Georgia 31905

(706) 544-3176


Description of Services: 20 Dental Treatment Rooms and dental laboratory designed to provide

First Term Dental Readiness care to the Initial Entry Training Soldiers as well as Readiness and

Wellness care for the permanent party Soldiers of the Armor School. Services include:

examinations, X-rays, dental hygiene, routine general dentistry, endodontics,simple

prosthodontic and periodontic treatments.


Love Dental Clinic

Building 9240, 7101 Hoff Street, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706)544-2051


Description of Services: Provides all aspect of dentistry from routine hygiene and general

dentistry to specialty care in endodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, and prosthodontics.


Martin Army Community Hospital Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic


(706) 544-3386


Description of Services: Provides comprehensive surgical care for Active Duty Soldiers and

emergency care for their dependents. Procedures are performed under sedation or general

anesthesia for impacted teeth, dental implants, temporomandibular joint disorders, traumatic

injuries to the face and jaw, and orthognathic surgery for dentofacial deformities.

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty, Emergency Family Member Care

Salomon Dental Clinic

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Building 3255, Sand Hill, 11th

Airborne Div. Road, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 544-9071

Monday –Friday 730AM- 430PM

Description of Services: Specializes in First Term Dental Readiness: Provides dental care to

Soldiers so that they are dentally deployable


Military Transition

Employment Assistance

Army Career & Alumni Program


(706) 545-6014


Description of Services: Soldiers who are retiring or separating from service can receive benefit

information and counseling services and resources designed to help them transition and find

future employment.


Civilian Personnel Advisory Center

Building 6, 6650 Meloy Drive, Suite 134, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 545-3374


Description of Services: Provides Fort Benning and designated tenant activities personnel

administration services and support through recruitment strategies to seek and hire the best

candidates available; job oriented training. Also offers a Priority Placement Program for spouses

of Active Duty Soldiers.

Eligibility Requirements: Family Members, Retirees, DoD Civilians

Employment Readiness Program


(706) 545-4043/7517/2536/5516



Description of Services: Offers information and referral services and assistance in the areas of

employment, training and volunteer opportunities. Services include: job counseling and training,

employment and education information, volunteer opportunities, internet job search and

assistance in resume writing and goal setting.

Eligibility Requirements: Active duty, Family Members, Retirees


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(706) 544-5702/5703






Services.


In Processing

In Processing

Building 2607, Soldiers Plaza, Dixie Road, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 545-4577


After Duty Hours: Report to Staff Duty NCOIC or OIC McGinnis Wickham Hall, 1 Karker

Street, Building 4, (706) 545-6814/2218

http://www.benning.army.mil/mcoe/newcomers/

Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, Military Claims Division


Monday-Friday 0830 - 1600, closed for lunch between 12 - 1300, training

holidays and federal holidays

(706) 545-2285


Description of services: Advice on actions to take at delivery and the first

75 days after delivery in order to successfully file a claim for damage to

household goods. Onsite online computer and personal assistance with

filing damage to household goods delivery claim through the DPS website and

contacting the household goods shipper.

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty, Family Members

Newcomers Orientation

Building 128, Morrison Avenue, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 545-4043

Every Wednesday 9AM






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Moving (PCS)

Relocation Readiness Program (RRP)


(706) 545-4485

Monday –Friday 8AM-430PM


Description of Services: Assists Soldiers and Families with transfers and relocations. Includes;

the Newcomers Orientation held every Wednesday at the ACS building; the Lending Closet,

Overseas Briefings, Hearts Apart Program, Relocation Packets, Sponsorship Training, and

English as a Second Language service.


Retirement Services



(706) 545-6014



Description of Services: Provides benefit information and employment counseling services and

resources to help soldiers who are retiring or separating from service.



Directorate of Human Resources/Personnel Operations Branch

Building 2624, Soldiers Plaza, Fort Benning Georgia

Monday – Friday 830AM-1130AM & 1PM-230PM (Appointment Only)

230PM-430PM (Walk-ins only)

http://www.benning.army.mil/garrison/dhr/Contacts.htm?panel=POB#RS

Description of Services: Pre-Retirement Services, Information on Survivor Benefit Plan, Army

Emergency Relief, Casualty Assistance, Martin Army Community Hospital, Morale, Welfare &

Recreation, Commissary, Department of Veterans Affairs, Staff Judge Advocate and TRICARE

Employment Readiness Program


(706) 545-4043/7517/2536/5516





http://www.benning.army.mil/garrison/dhr/Contacts.htm?panel=POB#RS


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Description of Services: Offers information and referral services and assistance in the areas of

employment, training and volunteer opportunities. Services include: job counseling and training

employment and education information, volunteer opportunities, internet job search and

assistance in resume writing and goal setting.

Eligibility Requirements: Active duty, Family Members, Retirees



(706) 545-4043/7517/2536/5516







Retirees

Fort Benning Veterans Affairs Office

Building 2751, 6520 Marchant Avenue, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 545-4887

http://www.va.gov/

Description of Services: Assistance with filing and information for all VA benefits.



(706) 544-5702/5703






Services.


Sponsorship

Fort Benning Sponsorship Program/ Installation Replacement Operations


(706) 545-4577



http://www.va.gov/


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Description of Services: To initiate the Fort Benning Sponsorship Program it is essential that

Soldiers complete the DA Form 5434 (Sponsorship Program Counseling and Information Sheet)

during their reassignment processing at their last duty station.

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty

Veterans Services

Fort Benning Veterans Affairs Office

Building 2751, 6520 Marchant Avenue, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 545-4887

http://www.va.gov/

Description of Services: Assistance with filing and information for all VA benefits.



(706) 544-5702/5703






Services.


Wounded Warriors

Warrior Transition Battalion (WTB)


(706) 544-5304


http://www.martin.amedd.army.mil/WTB%20Pages/WTB.htm

Description of Services : Provides command and control, primary care and case management

for Soldiers in Transition to establish conditions for healing and promote the timely return to the

force or transition to civilian life.

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty, Army Reserve/National Guard (on Active Duty)



(706) 544-5702/5703



http://www.va.gov/


http://www.martin.amedd.army.mil/WTB%20Pages/WTB.htm

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Services.


Recreation

Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS)

Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS)


(706) 604-7675, (706) 544-5259, (706) 544-1411

http://benningmwr.com/boss/

Description of Services: Components of BOSS include: Quality of Life/Well Being, Community

Service & Recreation & Leisure

Eligibility Requirements: All MWR eligible Patrons

Recreation & Leisure


Youth Sports and Fitness

Building 2288, Alenko Road, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 545-1853



Description of Services: Offers year – round team and individual sports for ages 3-15. Team

sports include: soccer, t-ball, baseball, football, basketball, track and field, swimming,

cheerleading and more.

Eligibility Requirements: Children of Active Duty Soldiers assigned to Fort Benning. Must be

registered with CYSS and have a current sports physical.

Department of Family, Morale & Recreation

Building 2783, Eckel Avenue, Fort Benning, Georgia

(706) 545-1511


http://benningmwr.com/

Description of Services: Family and MWR hosts programs, services, leisure activities and

events designed to enhance the lives of Soldiers, Family members and military retirees.


http://benningmwr.com/boss/



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Activities include: Hunting and Fishing Programs; Archery and Skeet Ranges, Paintball,

Camping, Riding Stables, Golf Course, Fitness Centers, Swimming Pools, Bowling, BINGO,

Theater, Game Link, Uchee Campground and Marina, Destin Army Recreation Area, Dog Parks,

Family Recreation Center,

Eligibility Requirements: Active Duty, Army Reserve/National Guard, Family members,

Retirees

Tickets and Travel Office

9230 Marne Road, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 626-7644

Monday – Friday 10AM-6PM, Saturday 10AM-4PM

http://benningmwr.com/tickets-and-travel/

Description of Services: Help to design travel and vacation packages. Offers discounted local,

regional and national attraction tickets.

Eligibility: Active Duty, Retirees, Family members

Spiritual Support/Religious Services

Emergency Religious Support

Garrison Chaplains Office

(706)-545-2289

Staff Duty Chaplain (After Hours)

(706) 545-2218 24/7

Marital Assistance



(706) 545-1760






Enrichment


http://benningmwr.com/tickets-and-travel/


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(706) 545-2288



Religious Education



(706) 545-2288

Religious Education: (706) 545-0797



Description of Services: Offers both Catholic Religious Education and Protestant Religious

Education.

Worship Services

The Infantry Chapel

7070 Sigerfoos Road, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

Traditional Protestant Service: Sunday 9AM

Liturgical Protestant Worship: Sunday 11AM

Spanish Roman Catholic Mass: Sunday 1230PM

Islamic Prayer Services: Contact: (706) 545-2288

MCoE Main Post Chapel

7381 Ingersoll Street, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

Roman Catholic Mass: Sunday 9AM

Protestant Sunday School: Sunday 930AM

Contemporary Protestant (Crossroads): Sunday 11:00 a.m.

Roman Catholic Mass: Mon.-Fri. Noon

Roman Catholic Mass: Saturday 4:30 p.m.

Protestant Christian Family Education: Wednesday 6:00 p.m.

Sightseeing Road Chapel

6531 Way Street, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

Protestant Gospel Worship: Sunday 11 AM

Protestant Sunday School: Sunday 930AM

Adult Bible Studay: Wednesday 7PM



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Airborne Chapel

Contemporary Protestant (Freefall): Sunday 9AM

Faith Middle School

Roman Catholic Formation: Sunday 1030AM

Kelley Hill Chapel

Contemporary Protestant (Velocity): Sunday 11AM

McGinnis-Wickam Hall

Interfaith Prayer Room (Room #5023)

Other Locations

Jewish Shabbat: Contact (706) 545-2288

Buddhist: Contact (706) 545-2288

Suicide Prevention




(706) 545-8362/2495

Building 2617 Mullins Avenue, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905

(706) 545-8362/2495/4821/3674

Building 2610 Linskey Avenue, Fort Benning Georgia 31905

(706) 545-3674











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(706) 545-4415/1138

Monday – Friday 8AM- 5PM Lab Closed for Lunch 12PM-1PM







American Red Cross



(706) 323-5614








(706) 545-1760






Enrichment


Child and Youth Behavioral- Military Family Life Consultants (CYB-MFLC)


(706) 969- 9886



Description of Services: Provides support and assistance to the youth of Soldiers having trouble

coping with concerns and issues of daily life. Flexible appointment times and meeting locations.

Sessions are CONFDENTIAL, no records kept and service is free.

Eligibility Requirements: Youth of Active Duty, National Guard & Reserve, and military

Family members.






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(706) 566-1033





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References

1. http://www.benning.army.mil/

2. http://benningmwr.com/

3. http://www.mybaseguide.com/Military-Relocation-Guide/694/ft_benning

http://www.benning.army.mil/


http://www.mybaseguide.com/Military-Relocation-Guide/694/ft_benning

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