U.S. Coast Guard Base Ketchikan

PRESEPARATION COUNSELING: Public Law states that all members departing active duty should be provided Preseparation Counseling by their designated unit representative or administrative office. More information can be found in COMDTINST 1900.2A.

Complete transition information is now available on the web:

D17 TRANSITION HANDBOOK 

TRANSITION ASSISTANCE WORKSHOPS: Three TAP classes are held per year in Southeast Alaska (one each in: Juneau, Sitka and Ketchikan) providing information on VA Benefits, TRICARE, Retired Pay and Career Information.

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERAN APPOINTMENTS: DAV provides scheduled private appointments for assistance with disability paperwork several times per year in Kodiak. Appointments & attendance to workshops are scheduled year round by the TAP manager. TRM provides civilian & federal resume information and assistance by appointment.

Relocation Program: You can find relocation information on Military Homefront: http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil. Search for "Kodiak" under the Military Installations link on the lower left side of the page.

You can also call or e-mail LT Marvin Pena for a relocation package that includes information of your new duty station and the surrounding community.

This program also provides Sponsor Guides and information on Newcomer's Welcome Aboard events.

Spousal Employment: We provide information to spouses moving to Kodiak on local employment. Career coaching and federal employment information is available to all spouses. We have a career library and coaching appointments available.

Alaska Job Services provides employment postings and area information on line at: http://www.jobs.state.ak.us.

Ombudsmen are appointed by their respective command and expected to understand and support command policy and effectively work with command and the active duty Coast Guard members and families. Unit Ombudsmen are volunteers and are usually a spouse, reservist or auxiliarists. The role of the Ombudsman is to refer families to appropriate sources of assistance in resolving family related questions.

Attributes of the role of the Ombudsman include:

1. 1. Familiarity with Coast Guard missions, organizations and traditions
2. 2. Ability to articulate family member concerns and serve as an advocate
3. 3. Ability to direct persons with family concerns to appropriate Coast Guard or community resources

Unit Ombudsman efforts are coordinated through the Work-Life Ombudsman Coordinator. The Coordinator serves as the point of contact for unit ombudsman and conducts annual training sessions.

The Employee Assistance Program Coordinator (EAPC) provides oversight and quality assurance on EAP program.

Purpose of EAP: The EAP provides free, confidential, professional assessments, referrals, and counseling designed to help people resolve personal, work or family issues. The EAP also provides financial, legal and supervisory consultations. Services and Resources Available from the EAP:

• - Counseling and guidance on relationship issues
• - Depression
• - Parenting issues
• - Work and family stress
• - Communication issues
• - Legal and financial consultations
• - Supervisory consultations
• - Substance abuse issues

Emergency suicide crisis services may be accessed 24/7 via the toll free number (800) 222-0364.

Suicide Prevention and Response:

• - Provides assessments, referrals, and follow up services for people in distress
• - Coordinates Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) workshops
• - EAPC provides annual General Mandated Training (GMT) in Suicide Prevention

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program (SAPRP):

• - Coordinates support services for victims of sexual assault
• - Provides guidance to victims of sexual assault
• - Provides victim advocacy services
• - EACP provides annual GMT in Sexual Assault Prevention
• - Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
• - EAPC is primary point of contact for individuals and commands that have experienced traumatic events.
• - Team Coordinator for CISM Team Kodiak
• - EAPC provides bi-annual GMT in CISM Pre-Incident Training, Workplace Violence & Threatening Behavior
• - EAPC provides command consultations when there is a risk of workplace violence.
• - EAPC coordinates Crisis Intervention Team interventions
• - EAPC provides tri-annual GMT in Workplace Violence Prevention Personal Financial Competency Program
• - EAPC oversees Command Financial Specialist (CFS) program
• - EAPC coordinates/provides financial management training

To talk with an EAP counselor 24 hours a day call 1-800-222-0364

PRESEPARATION COUNSELING: Public Law states that all members departing active duty should be provided Preseparation Counseling by their designated unit representative or administrative office. More information can be found in COMDTINST 1900.2A.

Complete transition information is now available on the web:

D17 TRANSITION HANDBOOK 

TRANSITION ASSISTANCE WORKSHOPS: Three TAP classes are held per year in Southeast Alaska (one each in: Juneau, Sitka and Ketchikan) providing information on VA Benefits, TRICARE, Retired Pay and Career Information.

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERAN APPOINTMENTS: DAV provides scheduled private appointments for assistance with disability paperwork several times per year in Kodiak. Appointments & attendance to workshops are scheduled year round by the TAP manager. TRM provides civilian & federal resume information and assistance by appointment.

The Coast Guard Family Advocacy Program (COMDTINST 1752.1) is a congressionally mandated program intended to prevent and reduce the incidence of family violence and create an environment of intolerance for such behavior. Education and proper intervention and rehabilitation services result in prevention of the escalation of violence, serious injury, and homicide. Services are provided to retain productive members in their Coast Guard careers and support the accomplishment of the CG mission.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE

• - Active duty members and their dependents.
• - Retired personnel and their dependents as requested and to the extent resources permit.
• - Reserve personnel while on active duty and their dependents.

FAMILY VIOLENCE CATEGORIES

• - Child physical emotional, and/or sexual abuse and/or neglect by a parent or caregiver.
• - Spouse physical, emotional, and/or sexual abuse/neglect by a family member or caregiver.
• - Parent physical, emotional, and/or sexual abuse by a dependent minor child.
• - Elder physical, emotional, and/or sexual abuse/neglect by a family member or caregiver.

FAMILY ADVOCACY CASE REVIEW COMMITTEE

• - Is a multidisciplinary team coordinated by the Family Advocacy Specialist (FAS).
• - This committee meets for professional opinions regarding family advocacy and high risk special needs cases.
• - This committee meets as necessary and at the FAS's discretion.

SERVICES & RESOURCES

• - Victim safety planning
• - Domestic violence assessment and rehabilitation
• - Referrals to Mental health Providers for diagnostic assessments
• - Referrals for financials assistance for victims
• - Referrals to anger management, parenting classes, couples communications, and ongoing case management by FAS until successful resolution
• - Any other services resources required to address the abusive situation.
• - Office of Children's Services (OCS), 486-6174
• http://www.hss.state.ak.us/

FAMILY CHILD CARE: The Family Child Care (FCC) program provides a safe and dependable alternative child care for Coast Guard members. This office provides training and ensures Coast Guard Certification requirements are met. The following services and resources are available within the program:

• - List of certified Family Child Care providers
• - List of Red Cross Certified babysitters
• - Child Care information and referrals

SPECIAL NEEDS: The Special Needs program is intended to ensure family and Coast Guard needs are met by assisting the member with finding appropriate referrals and resources before, during and after relocation. The following services and resources are available with this program:

• - Assistance with enrollment
• - Resources and referrals
• - Advocacy on behalf of families with the CG and civilian agencies
• - Assurance that appropriate resources are available in transferring AOR's

ADOPTION REIMBURSEMENT: The Adoption Reimbursement Program will subsidize the adoption of children under the age of 18 years of age up to $2000.00 per child after the adoption is final. The following serviced are resources are available within this program:

• - Referrals to Adoption Groups
• - National Adoption Directory
• - Adoption resource books

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: This office provides information and resources for available scholarships to Coast Guard members. The following services and resources are available within this program:

• - Websites to various scholarship resources
• - Application procedures for the Sobel Scholarship and other Coast Guard foundation scholarships

ELDER CARE PROGRAM: This program provides information and resources to family members who may be caring for an elderly family member. The following services and resources are available within this program:

• - Referrals to local agencies
• - Advocacy on behalf of families within the Coast Guard and civilian agencies
• - Websites to provide health and safety information along with other services for seniors.

Individual Family Assistance:

• Employee Assistance Program (855) 247-8778
• National Military Family Association (703) 823-6632
• Parents Without Partners (800) 637-7974

Health Care and Wellness:

• DEERS (800) 527-5602
• DEERS (Alaska & Hawaii) (800) 538-9552
• Health Benefits Advisor 800-942-2422
• Dental (UCCI) 800-332-0366