Wisconsin SMSD will provide Wisconsin’s Service Members and their Families mobile, high quality, effective, and efficient assistance throughout the deployment cycle. Programs shall consist of informational events and activities for members of the Armed Forces, their families, and community members to facilitate access to services supporting their health and well-being. Supporting services includes education, advocacy, intervention and short-term counseling, resource awareness education, support in accessing resources, referral to community resources and services, youth and parent education and enrichment programs.

BADGER YELLOW RIBBON – VIEW PAGE

The Badger Yellow Ribbon Program provides educational information events and activities for military members of Wisconsin, their Families, and community members to facilitate access to services and support their health and well being throughout the entire deployment cycle.
 
Badger Yellow Ribbon Program Director [ vicki.edgren@us.army.mil ] [office: 608-242-3424]

SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR – VIEW PAGE

Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) provides prevention training to all service members and resource and referral services to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. The Sexual Assault Prevention Response Program ensures victims of sexual assault are protected, treated with dignity and respect, receive support and advocacy and assists with identification of treatment resources.[ kristin.boustany@us.army.mil ] [608-242-3742] [24 hr cell phone 608-469-2627]

FAMILY PROGRAM 

The National Guard Family Program establishes and facilitates ongoing communication, involvement, support and recognition between families and the service member in a partnership that promote the best in both. The Family Program works with the Family Readiness Group and Key Volunteer programs to promote family readiness in all stages of the deployment cycle.  For more information or to volunteer with the Wisconsin National Guard, contact the Family Program Director [lisa.kluetz@us.army.mil or office 608-242-3470]

YOUTH PROGRAM – VIEW PAGE

Youth Program provides youth with opportunities to form bonds with other military youth, building support networks that are essential in times of deployment as well as reintegration. Youth activities, camp, social and educational opportunities are available.[ tina.m.jeffords@us.army.mil ] [1-608-242-3466]

SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM COORDINATOR – VIEW PAGE

Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator: provides prevention, intervention and postvention on the risk factors and warning signs of suicide as well as act as the military point of for resources available to service members on there to go for help. SSG Dana Cowell [ dana.m.cowell@us.army.mil ] [office: 608-242-3428] [24 hr cell: 608-609-0452]

DIRECTOR OF PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH

Director of Psychological Heath (DPH): provides assistance and direction to Service Members (SM) who are having transitional difficulties in either adjusting to redeployment or life challenges which may be presenting barriers in quality of life. This assistance is initial problem solving with the service of identification of resources, such as specific Veterans Affairs resources, that may provide longer term support for the SM and their family. The DPH will also provide system advocacy in helping or referring to support personal in navigating the bureaucracy. [ bob.evans1@us.army.mil ] [608.242.3047] [cell phone: 608.213.3483 ]

EMPLOYER SUPPORT OF THE GUARD AND RESERVE – VIEW PAGE

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) provides Reserve Component members education and awareness regarding employer relations, rights and requirements under USERRA and programs and services available to help strengthen employer support for the Guard and Reserve. [ mike.hallquist@us.army.mil ] [office: 715-858-9676] [ doris.schmitt@us.army.mil ] [office: 608-242-3729] www.esgr.mil

MILITARY FAMILY LIFE CONSULTANT
Military Family Life Consultant (MFLC) Adult provides direct, short-term, solution-focused counseling to individuals, couples, families, and groups around a variety of issues including deployment stress, life stressors, relationships and military lifestyle.  Conducts outreach, consulting  with command & FRGs and provides referral services to community resources. [nan.m.gardner@us.army.mil ] [office: 608-242-3746 cell: 608-630-7640] MILITARY FAMILY LIFE CONSULTANT CHILD AND

YOUTH – VIEW PAGE 

Military Family Life Consultant (MFLC) Child and Youth provides parenting and child development information and education. Conducts outreach and provides referral services to community resources. Provides direct, short-term, solution-focused counseling to children, youth and young families. [mailto:ruth.i.price@mhn.com ] [office: 608-242-3147]

MILITARY FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTERS

Military Family Assistance Centers (FAC) focus is providing family members information on entitlements and benefits available to them by providing resource and referrals during the Service Members deployment cycle. Assistance is available 24/7. FAC Coordinator [ william.hasz@us.army.mil ] [office: 608-242-3833] [cell: 608-219-8672]

JFSAP

The Joint Family Support Assistance Program provides Wisconsin’s Service Members and their Families mobile, high quality, effective, and efficient assistance throughout the deployment cycle by augmenting established programs. JFSAP provides support for returning veterans related to benefits, education assistance, employment and any other issues they may encounter upon return from deployment. [1-800-292-9464]

MILITARY ONESOURCE

Military OneSource JFSAP Consultant serves as the MOS specialist on resources, programs and services for Military Families. Conducts outreach and partners with organizations to develop, identify, catalog and publicize resources to networks.[rebecca.boehlke@militaryonesource.com] [cell: 715-441-0077] www.militaryonesource.com

TRANSITION ASSISTANCE ADVISOR 

Transition Assistance Advisor (TAA) serves as a first line of support for returning Veterans to help troubleshoot concerns surrounding their benefits, education assistance, employment and any other issues they may encounter when they return from deployment or transition back into civilian life. [ jeffrey.unger1@us.army.mil ] [office: 608-242-3727] [cell: 608-469-3077]

SURVIVOR OUTREACH SERVICES – VIEW PAGE

Survivor Outreach Services (SOS ) connects Survivors with those who can help families move forward and find strength, benefits counseling on state and federal benefits, and financial referral assistance. Provides Long-term care to Families of the Fallen to stay connected to the Military for as long as they desire. [ kori.williams@us.army.mil ] [262-745-3283]

PERSONAL FINANCIAL COUNSELOR - VIEW PAGE

The Personal Financial Counselor (PFC) counsels, educates and creates personalized strategies for Military Service members on personal financial readiness, money management, and budget management, enabling them to maintain or reach financial health.  The PFC provides in-depth evaluation and analysis of the client’s financial history, identifies resources and provides counseling individually, to couples, in group situations, face-to-face or through telephone consulting.[  jayson.voigt@mhn.com ] [608-509-2238]