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Community Action Team

The Community Action Team (CAT) is a collaboration of helping agencies working to identify and resolve quality of life issues impacting Total Force Readiness.

The vision of the CAT is to produce high-performing Airmen and families capable of persevering through life’s challenges and growing in adversity. The CAT also provides tools for leaders to build stronger personnel and families who perform at work, at home and in the community despite stressors and the challenges of military life.

The page below provides info from all of Grand Forks’ helping agencies that can help make every Griffin mentally, physically, socially and spiritually stronger.

ADAPT

The primary objectives of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program are:

  1. To promote readiness, health, and wellness through the prevention and treatment of substance misuse and abuse
  2. To minimize the negative consequences of substance misuse and abuse, and addictive behaviors to the individual, family, and organization
  3. To provide comprehensive education and treatment to individuals who experience problems attributed to substance misuse or abuse, and addictive disorders
  4. To restore function and return identified substance abusers to unrestricted duty status or to assist them in their transition to civilian life, as appropriate

This goal is accomplished using a variety of treatment options that are tailored to the individual.

For more information, please contact the ADAPT Program at (701) 747-4460.

Connect to Care & Resilience

Many factors influence our resilience. Giving attention and focus to the Comprehensive Airman Fitness domains including Mental, Physical, Social and Spiritual Fitness provides a holistic, strength-based framework to be ready for life’s curveballs. 
 
The Resilience Program provides trainings, information and skill-building exercises Airmen and family members need to independently assess and adapt to the changes within their environment. Through the Resilience Program Airmen and family members are empowered to maintain the balance of cognitive skills, physical endurance, emotional stamina, social connectedness and spiritual well-being to thrive and carry out the Air Force mission.
 
Check out the following for more information on the resources available to you and your family.
 
Locally, contact Ms. Denae Grove at (701) 747-7183.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity and Inclusion is all about highlighting our differences. Our various backgrounds, beliefs, ways of life, perspectives, and experiences are what make us stronger. Our goal is to broaden perspectives through cultural observances, immersion, and learning. Please join us! The D&I council meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday every month at 1300 at the North Spark Defense Lab and we are always looking for project leads, volunteers, and new ideas.

Phone: (701) 747-4814
Email: 319RW.Diversity.Inclusion@us.af.mil

Exceptional Family Member Program

The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is composed of 3 components: EFMP-Family Support, EFMP-Medical, and EFMP-Assignments agencies. The Exceptional Family Member Program Family Support office provides ongoing, non-medical case management services tailored to the unique needs of the family through needs assessments, community outreach, resources, deployment support, education, information & referrals, and more. The EFMP Medical office conducts the screenings/identification & enrollment functions, and the EFMP Assignments office conducts assignment coordination. Services are open to anyone with base access.

Exceptional Family Member Program Family Support Office (EFMP-FS)
Hours: M-F 0800-16:30
Phone: (701) 747-4484

Email:  319FSS.GrandForks.EFMP-FamilySupport@us.af.mil

Exceptional Family Member Program Assignments Office (EFMP-A)

(701) 747-6430

Exceptional Family Member Program Medical Office (EFMP-M)
(701) 747-5591

Military & Family Life Consultants

The Military and Family Life Counseling (MFLC) Program is designed to augment existing military support services by providing confidential, short-term, non-medical counseling to service members and their families. With the exception of abuse and duty to warn situations, services are private and 100% confidential.

All MFLCs are master’s- or doctorate-level licensed counselors and can:
  • Provide psychoeducation (via presentations or talks) to help military service members and their families grow in resiliency
  • Provide services on or off of military installations 
  • Provide services to individuals, couples, families and groups 
  • Support a wide array of challenging life topics that include but are not limited to:
    • Anger management
    • Stress management
    • Communication
    • Relationship issues
    • Parenting or shifts in family dynamics
    • Military lifestyle
    • Deployment-related issues
    • Homesickness
    • Relocation adjustment
    • Reintegration
    • Separation
    • Building resiliency
    • Sadness, grief and loss

Call: (701) 405-5894

Employee Assistance Program

The Air Force Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a non-clinical, confidential resource for civilians and their families to connect with short-term mental health support, work-life referrals, resources, and information, as well as help with the daily challenges that may impact a civilian member and/or their family members. Services and referrals are provided at no cost to the civilian or family member.
 
Populations Eligible for Services:
  • DAF Civilian Employees
  • NAF Civilian Employees
  • Supervisors of Civilians (military or civilian)
  • DAF and NAF household/family members
  • Guard and Reserve civilian members and their families
Presenting Concerns for Which We Offer Support:
  • Alcohol/Drugs
  • Anxiety/Depression/Stress
  • Education/Professional Development
  • Finances
  • Grief/Loss/Sadness
  • Hostile Work Environment
  • Interpersonal Conflicts
  • Legal (i.e., wills, power of attorney)
  • Marriage & Family/Relationships
  • New Parent Assistance
  • Nutrition/Fitness/Tobacco
  • PCS/Separation
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Sleep
  • Special Needs/EFMP
  • Workplace Discrimination
Hours of Operation:  24 hours a day, 7 days a week
 
Resources:
  • Telephone Helpline/Hotline: 1-866-580-9078 (available 24/7 at no cost)
  • Follow-Up Support: Provided after calls and engagement
  • Website: www.afpc.af.mil/eap

Family Advocacy

The mission of the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Family Advocacy Program (FAP) is to build healthy communities through implementing programs designed for the prevention and treatment of domestic violence, child abuse and neglect. FAP provides program- and policy-development, training and resources for medical treatment facility FAP staff, data collection and reporting activities, and program research and evaluation. The Air Force Family Advocacy Program Vision is to provide trusted care through education and evidence-based interventions to foster a culture of non-violence and help-seeking behaviors.

For more information, please contact Family Advocacy at (701) 747-4460.

Mental Health

The mission of Mental Health is to ensure, maintain, and enhance Air Force mission readiness by promoting individual, family and community resilience through readily accessible and exceptional psychological health services. This goal is accomplished by normalizing help-seeking behaviors through outreach, prevention and early intervention to help strengthen operational capabilities. The Mental Health Clinic offers a variety of treatment options to include individual counseling, educational classes and the utilization of off-base resources as needed. 

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact the Mental Health Clinic at (701) 747-4460.

Military & Family Readiness Center

The Military & Family Readiness Center (M&FRC) is your one-stop information and referral center! We provide free assistance to all active duty, guard, and reserve service members, retirees, DoD civilian employees, and family members of eligible users, helping to connect them to information, resources, and community support agencies.

If it has anything to do with your family's readiness in terms of finances, relationships, career, transition from the military to civilian life, or health, the Military & Family Readiness Center has resources and support for you! Check out our many services at https://www.319fss.com/mfrc, or call to request advice from one of our many professionals.

Call: (701) 747-3241

Sexual Assault Prevention & Response

The Sexual Assault Prevention & Response (SAPR) program here at Grand Forks AFB is committed to sexual assault prevention and response efforts. Our purpose to is to empower and educate our Airmen on best practices that lead to respect and trust amongst others. SAPR victim advocates ensure victims of sexual assault and harassment are appropriately informed of resources and procedures as well as ensuring their safety. 

Grand Forks AFB Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR)
Office: (701) 747-4370
24/7 Hotline: (701) 747-7272
DoD Safe Helpline: 877-995-5247

Violence & Suicide Prevention

The Violence Prevention Integrator (VPI) is responsible for violence prevention and postvention support across the base. This encompasses all forms of primary prevention leading to decreased rates of violence, both interpersonal and self-directed. Focusing on connection-based activities, education and awareness briefs, fostering a culture of help seeking behavior, gathering data to drive program goals, and providing helping resources when necessary. 
 

Click here for information about Air Force suicide prevention

If you are in need of immediate assistance, you can call or text the Crisis Lifeline at 988

You can reach your local VPI by calling (701) 747-5046.

Chaplain

The GFAFB Chapel team is available for you and your dependents, regardless of your faith background and spiritual beliefs.
 
The Chapel Team provides the following services:
  • 100% Confidential Counseling
  • Religious Education
  • Pastoral Care
  • Fellowship
  • Spiritual Readiness Wellness Check
  • Religious Accommodations
 
Worship Services:
Roman Catholic Mass: Sunday 1000 @ Sunflower Chapel
Protestant Worship: Sunday 1030 @ Prairie Rose Chapel
 
Contact:
Prairie Rose Chapel
345 Tuskegee Airmen Blvd.
Grand Forks AFB, ND 58205
(701) 747-5673
 
After duty hours, to reach the on-duty Chaplain, please contact the Command Post at (701) 747-6711 and ask to speak with a Chaplain.

Equal Opportunity

The Grand Forks Air Force Base Equal Opportunity office's mission is to deliver world-class Equal Opportunity and Human Relations services through balanced Equal Opportunity compliance, Human Relations Education, Organizational Climate Assessments, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Affirmative Employment to attract and propagate a diverse corporate culture that enables the total force the opportunity to attain the highest levels of achievement commensurate with individual talent and performance.

Call: (701) 747-3200

Health & Wellness

Health Promotion provides health and wellness services designed to promote healthier behavior, enhance resiliency and improve human performance. Programs include nutrition and physical activity education, sleep optimization, and tobacco cessation.

Phone: (701) 747-5918

Email: anna.s.ojczyk.civ@health.mil

Inspector General

The mission of the Inspector General is to support the 319th Reconnaissance Wing and associated units by Assisting, Educating, Motivating, and Independently Evaluating unit mission efficiency, in order to create a more disciplined and combat ready force. The IG builds a culture of compliance and continual improvement by providing commanders with a thorough and unbiased assessment of unit operations.

When presented with an issue, IG will do one of five things:

InvestigateIG investigations are administrative in nature--they are fact finding rather than a judicial proceeding.

ReferWhen the complaint is a valid issue, but not an IG issue. The agency, or your leadership, that the complaint is referred to must inform the IG what they did to address your issue. 

AssistIG assistance is the simple process of making phone calls, asking questions, or soliciting helpful information from appropriate offices or agencies or putting complainants in touch with people, offices, or agencies who can address their concerns.

DismissIf a Complaint Analysis discloses no recognizable wrong or violation of law, regulation, or policy.

TransferA complaint is transferred when a complaint analysis determines an Air Force Inspector General other than the one receiving the complaint should resolve it.

The Inspector General provides services for active duty and civilian personnel. 

Office: (701) 747-4444

Email: 319RW.IG@us.af.mil 

Inspector General
(701) 747-4241
IGQ Director of Complaints & Resolution
(701) 747-4444
IG Superintendent
(701) 747-4837
Director of Inspections
(701) 747-5945
WIT Manager
(701) 747-4707
Wing SAPM/MICT Administrator
(701) 747-4779
IGEMS Administrator
(701) 747-4505

Legal

Legal Assistance takes care of service members and their families to promote resilience and readiness. The Legal Assistance vision is, through legal assistance, service members and their families will be empowered to address their legal affairs and maintain their resilience and readiness.

Populations Eligible for Services:
  • Active Duty Military
  • Active Duty Dependents
  • Reserve Airmen
  • Guard Airmen
  • Retirees
  • Retiree Dependents
Concerns for Which We Offer Support:
  • Legal (i.e., wills, power of attorney) -- Complete this worksheet prior to scheduling an appointment.
  • Marriage & Family/Relationships
  • Special Needs/EFMP
  • Other: Family law (divorce/child custody), legal assistance for victims, landlord/tenant, immigration/naturalization, consumer issues, tax issues, service member protections such as the Service Members Civil Relief Act
460 Steen Blvd, Suite 201
Grand Forks AFB, ND 58205

(701) 747-3606

Power of Attorney & Walk-In Notary Service - M-F 0800-1600

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