Naval Station Norfolk  Base Essentials

Base Police: Emergency: 757-444-3333; non-emergency: 757-444-2324.

Base Fire Department: Emergency: 757-444-3333; non-emergency: 757-444-2324. 

Family Advocacy Program, or FAP: located in building U111, phone: 757-444-2230. Fleet and Family Support Center Norfolk FAP counselors provide family violence prevention and identification educational workshops for commands. Fleet and Family Support Center, or FFSC, Norfolk offers a variety of educational workshops designed to strengthen families by increasing skills to cope with family challenges and interpersonal relationships.

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response, or SAPR: provides victim advocates, resource information and counseling referrals for victims of sexual assault. SAPR provides command support with SAPR advocate and point of contact training as well as the SAPR Advocates Forum. SAPR is housed at FFSC Norfolk and can be reached at 757-444-2230 . After hours, call 757-438-3504.

Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate, or DAVA: services are available to victims of domestic abuse. DAVA provides assessment, evaluation, information, education, limited transportation and case coordination. DAVA is located at FFSC Norfolk and can be reached at 757-444-2102 or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE or 800-799-7233.

The American Red Cross provides social welfare services to military personnel and their families in need of assistance. They assist with emergency communications, financial assistance, and help with humanitarian reassignment and hardship. For assistance, call 877-272-7337.

The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, or NMCRS, provides interest free loans or grants to help with emergency needs such as emergency transportation, medical/dental bills, food, rent, disaster relief assistance, child care expenses, and essential vehicle repairs. For more information or to make an appointment, call 757-322-1171.

Remember while traveling to hand carry important medical papers, prescriptions, and important telephone numbers so that you can contact your sponsor and your next duty station in case an emergency arises.

The Fleet and Family Support Center Information & Referral Specialists can provide up to date information on military and community resources in the local area and beyond. If you have questions or concerns and need a starting point call FFSC Norfolk's Information and Referral Specialist at 757-322-9154 or 757-444-2102.

The Salvation Army is active in the Hampton Roads region by providing social services and emergency assistance. For more information and to inquire about services call the Tidewater Area Command at 757-543-8100.

Emergencies can happen no matter how much planning you do, so part of your plan needs to be "what if." If an emergency occurs while in transit and it is possible, contact the nearest military installation for assistance. If you are not near a military installation and/or your emergency occurs after hours, contact the American Red Cross (877-272-7337). If a financial emergency occurs, you can request Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society assistance through the American Red Cross. Military One Source is available 24/7 and can provide you with resources by calling 800-342-9647.

2-1-1 VIRGINIA

2-1-1 Virginia has a free state-wide Information & Referral system that provides a wide variety of health and human service referrals. You can access their database or you can talk with a certified call specialist by dialing 2-1-1 toll free, seven days a week from 8:30 a.m. to midnight.