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Mental Wellness


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Mental Health is important, and this page is focused on mental wellness, specifically geared towards military service members and their families. The topics covered on this page include stress related to relationships, work, and home life, anxiety, depression, loneliness and social isolation, hopelessness, deployment stressors, mood regulation, anger, and addiction concerns.

The resources listed on this page provide a range of support options for those seeking help with mental wellness, including Military One Source, AF Employee Assistance Program, Military and Family Life Counseling, Chapel, Mental Health, 988 Crisis Line/Veterans Crisis Line, Military and Family Readiness Center, and True North. Each resource offers a unique approach to addressing mental wellness concerns, from counseling and therapy to spiritual guidance and medical treatment. We aim to provide a comprehensive and supportive resource for military service members and their families who may be experiencing mental wellness challenges.

Some examples of topics in this category:

  • Stress (relationships, work, home life)
  • Anxiety/Depression
  • Loneliness/social Isolation
  • Feelings of hopelessness
  • Deployment stressors
  • Mood regulation
  • Anger/Irritability
  • Addiction concerns

RESOURCES

Mental Health


3458 Neely Rd, Second Floor
JB MDL, NJ 08641
Phone: (609) 754-9324
M - W, F 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thurs Noon - 4:30 pm
https://mcguiredixlakehurst.tricare.mil/Health-Services/Mental-Health

Provides clinical care to patients in need of specialized treatment for mental health diagnoses. Services include evidence-based therapeutic modalities, specialty medication management, special duty evaluations, and Command Directed Evaluations (CDEs). Service Members will be triaged or vectored utilizing Targeted Care, as described in the Mental Health Overview, to determine the appropriate resource for the presenting concern.

First Sergeant


First Sergeants are a dedicated focal point for all readiness, heath, morale, welfare and quality of life issues within their organizations and the installation. The First Sergeant primarily supports the mission through interaction, support and management of all unit-assigned personnel and their families.

Military & Family Readiness Center McGuire


3545 Broidy Road, Bldg. 3545
JB MDL, NJ 08641
Phone: (609) 754-3154
M, T, Th, F, 7:45 am - 4:30 pm
Wed 7:45 am - 1:00 pm
https://www.gomdl.com/military-family-readiness-centers

Targeted support aimed at assisting individuals and families to adapt and meet the demands of the military lifestyle. Service areas include transition, relocation, employment, financial, deployment, exceptional family member program, personal and work-life, Commander’s Key Support Program, casualty assistance, survivor support, emergency family assistance support, volunteer, and voting.

Primary Care Mangers (PCMs)


PCMs are typically the first stop for psychotropic medication for all beneficiaries (Service Members, Dependents, and Retirees). PCMs will coordinate care with PCBH, as appropriate for medical behavioral health needs, and place referrals for specialty Mental Health.  Utilize the Appointment Line to reach your PCM.

Phone 609-754-9324

Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH)


3458 Neely Rd, Second Floor
JB MDL, NJ 08641
Phone: (609) 754-9324
M - W, F 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thurs Noon - 4:30 pm
https://mcguiredixlakehurst.tricare.mil/Health-Services/Mental-Health

PCBH is a team-based approach that integrates behavioral health services into primary care. It involves licensed behavioral health professionals, addressing not only behavioral health and substance use disorders, but also behavioral factors that affect overall health conditions. Care can be coordinated through your PCM or by a self-referral through the appointment line.

 

Military & Family Readiness Center Lakehurst


484 Landsdowne Rd
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
Phone: (609) 754-3154
Mon 7:45 am - 4:30 pm

https://www.gomdl.com/military-family-readiness-centers

Targeted support aimed at assisting individuals and families to adapt and meet the demands of the military lifestyle. Service areas include transition, relocation, employment, financial, deployment, exceptional family member program, personal and work-life, Commander’s Key Support Program, casualty assistance, survivor support, emergency family assistance support, volunteer, and voting.

TRICARE


TRICARE is the health care program for uniformed service members, retirees, and their families around the world. TRICARE provides comprehensive coverage to all beneficiaries, including health plans, special programs, prescriptions, and dental plans. TRICARE is arranged into 3 regions: East, West and Overseas. For additional details, visit the TRICARE website for the East/West region. https://tricare.mil/

Telemynd (TRICARE Mental Health)


Telemynd is your online destination to meet with licensed mental health providers. We have a national network of therapists and prescribers available for secure and convenient virtual appointments. With Telemynd, your mental health journey starts with just a click.

87th Medical Group


3458 Neely Rd
JB MDL, NJ 08641

Phone: (609) 754-9324
M - W, F 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thurs Noon - 4:30 pm

https://mcguiredixlakehurst.tricare.mil/

Provides beneficiary, warrior operational medicine, and flight operational medical care. Ancillary services typically include laboratory, radiology, immunizations, and pharmacy.

Military & Family Life Counseling-Adult


3545 Broidy Road, Bldg. 3545
JB MDL, NJ 08641
Phone: (609) 331-4343, (732) 215-8369 or (609) 754-3154
M, T, Th, F, 7:45 am - 4:30 pm
Wed 7:45 am - 1:00 pm
https://www.gomdl.com/military-family-readiness-centers

MFLCs provide free confidential, short-term solution-focused non-medical and non-documented counseling to military members and immediate family members. MFLCs are licensed providers who can address relationships, stress, communication, adjustment, deployment, parenting, grief, loss, etc. MFLCs must report instances or eminent risk of abuse, self-harm, and UCMJ infractions. 

Military & Family Life Counseling (Child and Youth Behavioral CYB)


3545 Broidy Road, Bldg. 3545
JB MDL, NJ 08641
Phone: (609) 331-4343, (732) 215-8369 or (609) 754-3154
https://www.gomdl.com/military-family-readiness-centers

CYB MFLCs support families and augment child and youth programs. CYB MFLCs provide support on a variety of topics affecting children and teens, including anger and aggression, bullying, conflict resolution, divorce, self-esteem, separation, sibling and parental relationships, time management and more.

Family Advocacy Program


3458 Neely Rd
JB MDL, NJ 08641
Phone: (609) 754-9680
M - F 7:30 am – 4:30 pm

https://mcguiredixlakehurst.tricare.mil/Health-Services/Mental-Health/Family-Advocacy-Program

FAP strengthens families and enhances resiliency by helping new parents, supporting victims of domestic violence, and assisting family members. The New Parent Support Program helps expecting parents with children up to three years of age. While, maltreatment services triage, assess, and manage referrals for child and adult intimate partner maltreatment.

Psychology Today


Psychology Today is a website that provides TRICARE (and other insurance) approved therapists (LPC, LCSW, PhD) and psychiatrist by zip code. Users are able to control for diagnosis (e.g., Depression Anxiety, PTSD), gender of provider, specialized training/experience of provider, etc. The website also provides resources for online therapy and support groups. Use this link: Psychology Today: Health, Help, Happiness + Find a Therapist  

Chapel


2503 East Arnold Ave.
JB MDL, NJ 08641
Phone: (609) 754-4673
After Duty (609) 754-3935
M - F 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

https://jointbasemdl.usaf.afpims.mil/Home/Chapel/a>

The Chaplain Corps provide spiritual care and ensures all Airmen, Guardians and their families can exercise their constitutional entitlement of free exercise of religion. Chaplain Corps personnel provide absolute, 100% confidential counseling, spiritual support and resilience in all areas with privileged communication. Chaplains do not have a duty to report requirement.

True North - 87 SFS


6049 8TH ST
JB MDL, NJ 08640
Phone: (609) 914-5375
Email: bernadette.peace.1@us.af.mil

True North is an Air Force resilience program that supports squadron members with an embedded mental health practitioner. Educational and therapeutic services are available.

True North - 305 AMXS


6049 8TH ST
JB MDL, NJ 08640
Phone: (609) 754-2065
M - F 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

True North is an Air Force resilience program that supports squadron members with an embedded mental health practitioner. Educational and therapeutic services are available.

True North - 305 MXS


2306 Radin Rd
JB MDL, NJ 08641
Phone: (609) 754-1781
M - F 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Providing 305th MXS airmen and their families the tools and resources needed to thrive while promoting resiliency, connectedness and respect for all. 
 

Integrated Prevention & Resilience Office


2504 MIA/POW Blvd
JB MDL, NJ 08641 Rooms 107-113
Phone: (609)754-5718
M - F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
https://www.jbmdl.jb.mil/resiliencyresources/

IROs focus on non-clinical primary prevention of interpersonal and self-directed violence. The IRO collaboratively identifies and implements public health-informed and evidence-based prevention efforts to eliminate sexual assault, dating violence, domestic abuse, child abuse, harassment, and suicide. IROs are the OPR for the base Suicide Prevention Program, Community Climate Assessments and Comprehensive Integrated Primary Prevention (CIPP) Plan development.

Legal Assistance


2901 Falcon Lane
JB MDL, NJ 08641
Phone: (609) 754-2010
M - F 7:30 am - 3:00 pm

https://www.jbmdl.jb.mil/Home/JB-MDL-Legal-Office/

Licensed attorneys offer confidential consultation to active duty, dependents of active duty, retirees, dependents of retirees, and Reserve/Guard troops on orders.

Veterans Crisis Line


24/7 Crisis Support
Phone: 988 then press 1 or Text 838255
Or Chat online

https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/


You're not alone—the Veterans Crisis Line is here for you. You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call.
 

Military OneSource


Available 24/7
Phone: (800) 342-9647
http://www.militaryonesource.mil/

Provides Non-Medical Counseling: face-to-face counseling, online counseling, telephonic counseling, video counseling.
 

Employee Assistance Program


Phone: 1-866-580-9078
Available 24/7
www.afpc.af.mil/eap

EAP supports DAF (APF, NAF, Space Force, ANG) employees and Army civilians on AF-led Joint Bases and their respective household members. Services are free, confidential, 24/7 online, in-person, by phone or virtual. Services include non-medical counseling (up to 6 sessions per topic), legal consultation, worklife,  education kits, elder care, supervisor resources, physical/mental wellness, webinars and more.

Exceptional Family Member Program- Family Support


3458 Neely Rd, 2nd floor
JB MDL, NJ 08641
Phone: (609) 754-9680
M - W, F 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
https://mcguiredixlakehurst.tricare.mil/Patient-Resources/Exceptional-Family-Member-Program-EFMP

EFMP-FS, located within the M&FRC, provides special needs services to all DOD ID cardholders. Services include family needs assessments, respite care, classes, programs/events, and referrals to on-and-off base community programs/services. EFMP-FS works assists families with community integration and offers services that promote successful living within the military.

Exceptional Family Member Program - Medical


3458 Neely Rd, 2nd floor
JB MDL, NJ 08641
Phone: (609) 754-9680
M - W, F 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
https://mcguiredixlakehurst.tricare.mil/Patient-Resources/Exceptional-Family-Member-Program-EFMP

EFMP-M provides screenings, enrollments and dis-enrollments for family members with various special medical, developmental, educational needs and/or disabilities. PCS assignment coordination verifies needed services at the gaining location through the Family Member Travel Screening (FMTS) process. EFMP-M personnel also link families to medical care upon arrival.

Chapel


2503 East Arnold Ave.
JB MDL, NJ 08641
Phone: (609) 754-4673
After Duty (609)-754-3935
M-F 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

www.jbmdl.jb.mil/Home/Chapel/

The Chaplain Corps provide spiritual care and ensures all Airmen, Guardians and their families can exercise their constitutional entitlement of free exercise of religion. Chaplain Corps personnel provide absolute, 100% confidential counseling, spiritual support and resilience in all areas with privileged communication. Chaplains do not have a duty to report requirement.  

Sean's Room


McGuire Passenger Terminal
JB MDL, NJ 08641
Phone: (609) 864-7210
Daily 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
https://www.jbmdl.jb.mil/News/Article/3489286/joint-base-mdl-opens-up-seans-room/

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.

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program (ADAPT)


3458 Neely Rd
JB MDL, NJ 08641
Phone: (609)754-9324
 

Promotes readiness, health, and wellness through the prevention and treatment of substance misuse and abuse. Services include outreach, education, screening, assessment, treatment, and consultation. Preventive education and treatment are provided individually and/or in groups.

   

                                                                      

 

                                                                          

Contact Us:

Integrated Prevention and Resilience Office
87 ABW/CVB
(609)754-5718
87ABW.CVB.IPRO@us.af.mil