January-Welcome to the New Year!

       This month’s topic for CSADD is planning a Family during your Navy career and of course this includes mentioning our Fleet and Family Support Centers. I know from personal experience that not all families are made according to a perfect plan. Whether or not your family is made or expanded on purpose, there are so many resources out there for you and your new attachments to use. Our Fleet and Family support center is the very best resource, anyone in the civilian world would be hard pressed to find better help for your family without it costing an arm and a leg.

       The numerous resources offered to us range from Family Support Programs such as mental help and family counseling for those having a hard time coping and also Finance management for those just getting going or falling on hard times. Financial management is very important for those that will be moving out into town, especially for those who have never had a chance to live on their own yet. Please take the time to plan ahead so you don’t have to pay for it later (pun intended).

       Family help is not the only thing that we can get for free from so many people. Career counseling from your friendly neighborhood divisional or command career counselor is always there for you. It is literally their job!! One of the biggest resources we can use for our individual careers is our fellow shipmates. Ask your supervisors, your LPO’s or even a motivated 2^nd or 3^rd will be more than willing to give you some guidance. Hint: most will be flattered if they are the ones that you chose to seek knowledge from! ****Also you can always post any questions you have here and I will help you in any way that you may need, even if you just need some advice! It’s our job here too J****

Fleet and Family Support Center Whidbey Island: 360-257-NAVY (6289)

WIC (Women Infant and Children): 360-257-8049

Mental Health NAS Whidbey: 360-257-9501

NAS Whidbey Chapel: 360-257-2414

If there is any other contact information that you might need, let us know. And stayed tuned for some information about this year’s Relay for Life, we have some high goals this year, please help us meet them.

Our Email: At the top of the page…duh J

AE2 Heidi Dahlin, FRC NW CSADD President