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Joint Base MDL Opens Up 'Sean's Room'
August 10, 2023 — Service members assigned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst have another safe place on base to address and strengthen their mental well-being. The joint base celebrated the soft opening of Sean’s Room during a ceremony July 10. Temporarily located in the McGuire Passenger Terminal, this new service is modeled off Sean’s House, a program based out of Newark, Delaware, Sean’s Room provides a safe peer-to-peer environment for JB MDL personnel to receive mental health support and confidentiality in accordance with the law. ... MORE

Sean's Room, an extension of the Sean's House based in Newark, DE, has a primary purpose to provide a haven for members, civilians and defendants as a go to for informal mental health support, a sense of belonging and licensed counselor support.

87th ABW Integrated Prevention and Resilience kicks off Comprehensive Fitness Day
October 21, 2022 — Classes are in session! Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst held Comprehensive Fitness Day on October 17th. This event, led by the 87th Air Base Wing Integrated Prevention and Resilience office, was open to the joint base community providing class sessions with a myriad of topics and interests as a way to promote personal resilience, readiness of our Total Force, and continuously improve the quality of life to all individuals. Crista Brady-Szabo, 87th ABW Integrated Prevention and Resilience community support coordinator, detailed how Comprehensive Fitness helps to reduce self-defeating behaviors, feelings of hopelessness and despair, and yield a stronger, healthier, happier, and more resilient joint base community... MORE

A Time to Heal: JB MDL kicks off Suicide Prevention Month
September 23, 2022 — September is a time of healing. Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst recognized Suicide Prevention month to raise awareness on suicide prevention in continuing to improve the community’s mental health and wellness. During the month, the Suicide Prevention Awareness Office hosted various events and activities to engage the joint base community in dealing with mental stress. With the involvement of JB MDL leadership, Janis Doss, Suicide Prevention Awareness manager continues to spread the message around the community to ensure that every individual is well-informed about suicide prevention... MORE

Suicide Prevention Awareness manager poses for a picture in front of the U.S. flag.

Here to Help: Family Advocacy Supports JB MDL Families
October 8, 2020 — For the members of Joint Base MDL, there’s always someone there to help in times of need. Whether it’s a co-worker or supervisor, the Family Advocate Program at the 87th Medical Group is always available to help cope with stressors in life as well... MORE

Bernadette Peace poses for a photo in front of a desk.

First Stop Initiative improves access to mental and behavioral health care
November 15, 2017 — Navigating a complex healthcare system and seeking out a mental health specialist can be overwhelming and time consuming. As a result, many are reluctant to address treatable mental health concerns. To make it easier for patients, the Air Force has implemented a program called First Stop Initiative, making the primary care clinic the first stop for all mental and behavioral health concerns... MORE