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United States Navy
Ombudsman
525 Farragut Av. Suite 300
Great Lakes, IL 60088
847-688-3603
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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.
Military and Family Support Centers provide information, education and support programs to help balance the demands of military life. Offerings include:
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.
Welcome to the Fleet and Family Support Center, Naval Station Great Lakes!
The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) provides unified, customer-focused, consistent, and efficient FFSC programs and services to support sustained mission and Navy readiness. We provide the right services at the right time, to strengthen personal and family competencies to meet the unique challenges of the military lifestyle.
If you need to make an appointment to see a counselor, or find out about a military or civilian resource or service, our Front Desk team can direct you or provide what you need. We have welcome aboard packages, base maps and contact information for military, city, county, state and federal organizations.
At Naval Station Great Lakes, FFSC services include individual, family and couples counseling, domestic violence and victim advocacy. Sexual Assault Intervention, relocation assistance, transition assistance, financial management and family employment assistance. Pre and Post deployment briefs are available upon request. A pre-deployment briefs is done on an as needed basis. Walk-ins welcome.
To make an appointment to see a counselor, you may simply walk in during normal working hours, or you may call the Front Desk at 847-688-3603 Ext. 100 or 101; toll free at 888-231-0714 or DSN 312-792-3606 ext. 100.
Newly arrived? Confused on how to obtain a military or civilian resource or service? Our front desk personnel can assist you with Welcome Aboard Packages, base maps, a variety of brochures, and direct you to the appropriate staff member for assistance. In addition, we also supply you with phone numbers and addresses for various military, city, county, state and federal agencies such as hospitals, local schools, child care and Veterans Affairs. No appointment is necessary. The Great Lakes FFSC Loan closet is temporarily not available as preparations are being made to relocate the distribution site.
Spouse Orientation can provide information for new arrivals, and informs them about the services, facilities, and recreational activities we have here at Great Lakes. One on one Spouse Orientation sessions are provided by the Relocation Assistants Program.
Contact the Front Desk of the Fleet and Family Support Center, 525 Farragut Ave., Bldg. 26, Suite 300 at 1-847-688-3603 or 1-888-231-0714 or DSN 312-792-3603, ext.100, for more information about any of our services or to make reservations to attend classes.
FFSC Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Release 2022.09.14.1