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Military and Family Support Center

Military and Family Support Center

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    Mail & Distribution Center

    Bldg. 611, South Terminal Rd

    Fort Buchanan, PR 00934-4614

    COMM phone number for Fort Buchanan Mail & Distribution Center

    787-707-4500

    DSN phone number for Fort Buchanan Mail & Distribution Center

    312-740-4500

    Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday from 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Closed on Federal Holidays
    MAPMap: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=+Bldg%2E+611,+South+Terminal+Rd,+Fort+Buchanan+PR+00934-4614

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Military and Family Support Center Overview

The Military and Family Support Center is one part of a larger network of agencies, programs, services, partnerships and individuals that supports your personal and family readiness. The larger system called the Military Family Readiness System is a web of support for you and your family. The Military and Family Support Center should be one of your first stops once you arrive at a new installation. The programs and services they offer are a key resource for you and your family.

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Military and Family Support Centers provide information, education and support programs to help balance the demands of military life. Offerings include:

  • Deployment support to assist you and your family during all phases of the deployment cycle. Learn more about deployment support.
  • Relocation assistance to help you prepare for an upcoming move and get settled into your new location. Learn more about the military Relocation Assistance Program.
  • Confidential counseling provides support for a wide range of issues from marital conflicts and stress management to coping with grief and deployment adjustments. Learn more about confidential counseling.
  • Personal and family life education assists with developing knowledge and skills to help you navigate your mobile military life.
  • Personal financial readiness assists you and your family in building and maintaining your financial readiness.
  • Employment assistance supports career exploration, education, training and licensing, career connections and employment readiness for military spouses, transitioning service members, and other family members. Learn more about the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program, or SECO.
  • Information and referral can assist you in identifying and clarifying needs and locating and connecting to services and programs available both on and off your installation.
  • Morale, Welfare and Recreation, or MWR services provide lots of ways for you to connect with friends and others for entertainment, rest and relaxation — all at reduced or no cost. Learn more about MWR programs and services.
  • The Transition Assistance Program provides the information, skills and knowledge necessary for a successful transition from military to civilian life. Learn more about transition assistance programs and resources.

Military and Family Support Centers may provide other programs such as the following:

Exceptional Family Member Program

Family Advocacy Program

New Parent Support Program

Federal Voting Assistance Program

Services may vary by location and installation. Use the Search tool to find contact information for your installation Military and Family Support Center. Just enter your installation name, Zip code or state.

The mission of Fort Buchanan Army Community Service (ACS) is to facilitate the commander’s ability to provide comprehensive, standardized, coordinated, and responsive services that support Soldiers, DA Civilians, and Families regardless of geographical location.

Additionally, assists commanders in maintaining readiness of individuals, Families, and communities by developing, coordinating, and delivering services, which promote self-reliance, resiliency and stability during war and peace. Fort Buchanan's ACS provides a wide range of services designed to assist the military community to develop and sustain a high state of readiness. Our goal is to ensure Soldiers and their Families are ready for deployment at any time. Located at 225 Davis Street, contact us at 787 707-3804/3292 or visit the ACS website.

Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) Program

Our purpose is to deliver on the Army’s commitment to Families of the Fallen. The SOS program connects you with people who can help you find the right support. SOS provides support services for active, Reserve and Army National Guard Families.

For information call 787 707-3692/3804. For more information about SOS program services, you may visit the Survivor Outreach Services website.

Military and Family Support Center Associated Links

Army Installation Management Command
Link is helpful in order to gain information about local and Army-wide initiatives.
Army Reserves
Information on the Army Reserve as a career.
Military OneSource
Provides access to 24/7 counseling, information and referral for service families.
Military State Policy Source
Seeks to engage and educate state policymakers, not-for-profit associations, concerned business interests, and other state leaders about the needs of military members and their families.
United States Army Recruiting Command Soldier and Family Assistance Programs
Public web site for all Army recruiting command needs.