Counseling Services
Bldg #411
Phone Number: 253-4526
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
General Counseling
Counseling services provides a variety of programs and services to military members and their families to enhance life skills and improve their quality of life. This mission is accomplished through a wide array of seminars, workshops, treatment and support groups, counseling, and intervention services. Individual, marital and family counseling, provided by a licensed professional, is available by appointment.
Substance Abuse Counseling
Substance abuse counseling enhances readiness through drug and alcohol prevention and education programs, outpatient treatment for substance use disorders and referral to other resources as appropriate.
Family Advocacy Program
In addition to counseling services, the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) is dedicated to the prevention, education, reporting, intervention, and treatment of domestic violence. Allegation of possible child abuse or domestic violence should be reported to PMO immediately at 253-3303.
Victim Advocacy Program
Victim Advocates assist victims of domestic violence, rape and sexual assault by advocating for their safety, providing emotional support and community referrals. Please contact PMO at 253-3303 to reach an advocate after hours.
Resouirces & Links
Leaders Guide for Managing Marines in Distress- www.usmc-mccs.org/leadersguide
A quick reference, designed to help leaders at all levels take care of Marines within the unit who are in distress because of their situation or behavior.
Military OneSource- www.militaryonesource.com
Find online articles, suggested reading lists, educational materials, locators (summer camp, child care, etc.) and interactive tools on such topics as parenting, healthy habits, addictions, trauma and much more.
Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Office (SAPRO)- www.usmc-mccs.org/sapro
The website explains the purpose of the SAPRO, policy and procedures in dealing with sexual assault and more.
MCCS Family Advocacy Website- www.usmc-mccs.org/famadv
The website includes a description of the program, domestic violence policy memorandums, severity level matrices, victim advocacy information and a Commander's Guide to Family Advocacy.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline- www.ndvh.org/military
Hotline advocates provide support and assistance to anyone involved in a domestic violence situation, including those in same-sex relationships, male survivors, those with disabilities and immigrant victims of domestic violence. All calls to the National Domestic Violence Hotline are confidential.
Fun and Easy Personality, Relationship Tests and More...
www.humanmetrics.com - www.web.tickle.com/tests
Evaluate your personality characteristics here. Check out this list of fun, free, interactive tests on relationships, careers, intelligence, lifestyle and more!
Tuesday, December 1 2009
8:00 am
Volunteer Victim Advocates
December 1, 8:00 am - December 1, 8:00 am
Volunteers needed! Sign-up to become a Volunteer Victim Advocate.
Marine & Family Services, Counseling Services Branch is actively recruiting volunteers for the after-hours Volunteer Victim Advocate Program.
Volunteer Victim Advocates are specially trained men and women who provide immediate assistance to victims of spouse abuse and sexual assault.
Volunteer Victim Advocates offer emotional support to victims, advise victims of their rights, support victims through medical and/or police investigations, explore resources and options available to the victim, and link victims to the wealth of resources available. These services are provided after-hours (1630 – 0730) weekdays and 24 – hour coverage on weekends and holidays.
To become a Volunteer Victim Advocate, stop by Marine & Family Services, Counseling Services Branch located in Bldg. 411, Room 219 to pick up an application. After submitting an application you will be called to interview with the Victim Advocate. After successfully completing a background check, you will receive training and will soon be able to sign-up for regular shifts each month.
There are several benefits in becoming a Volunteer Victim Advocate. Volunteers have the chance to serve their community, develop new and different skills, receive ongoing supervision and training and can attain valuable employment experience.
For more information, please contact Gina-Marie Kropiewnicki at 253-4526.
Marine & Family Services, Counseling Services Branch is actively recruiting volunteers for the after-hours Volunteer Victim Advocate Program.
Volunteer Victim Advocates are specially trained men and women who provide immediate assistance to victims of spouse abuse and sexual assault.
Volunteer Victim Advocates offer emotional support to victims, advise victims of their rights, support victims through medical and/or police investigations, explore resources and options available to the victim, and link victims to the wealth of resources available. These services are provided after-hours (1630 – 0730) weekdays and 24 – hour coverage on weekends and holidays.
To become a Volunteer Victim Advocate, stop by Marine & Family Services, Counseling Services Branch located in Bldg. 411, Room 219 to pick up an application. After submitting an application you will be called to interview with the Victim Advocate. After successfully completing a background check, you will receive training and will soon be able to sign-up for regular shifts each month.
There are several benefits in becoming a Volunteer Victim Advocate. Volunteers have the chance to serve their community, develop new and different skills, receive ongoing supervision and training and can attain valuable employment experience.
For more information, please contact Gina-Marie Kropiewnicki at 253-4526.
Tuesday, March 16 2010
1:00 pm
Anger/Stress Management
March 16, 1:00 pm - March 16, 2:30 pm
Anger/Stress Management classes are a highly effective way of learning skills that can help improve your life. Our anger management classes focus on a variety of proven skills that help facilitate change. This class provides you with the opportunity to learn skills in communication, effective listening strategies, conflict resolution, stress management, judgment and impulse control, anger management, empathy and emotional awareness, and much more. Class is held in Bldg. 411, Rm. 222. Call 253-4526 to sign-up.
Tuesday, March 23 2010
1:00 pm
Anger/Stress Management
March 23, 1:00 pm - March 23, 2:30 pm
Anger/Stress Management classes are a highly effective way of learning skills that can help improve your life. Our anger management classes focus on a variety of proven skills that help facilitate change. This class provides you with the opportunity to learn skills in communication, effective listening strategies, conflict resolution, stress management, judgment and impulse control, anger management, empathy and emotional awareness, and much more. Class is held in Bldg. 411, Rm. 222. Call 253-4526 to sign-up.
Thursday, April 1 2010
12:30 am
Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 1, 12:30 am - April 30, 11:00 pm
Approximately 794,000 children are confirmed by Child Protective Services each year as being abused or neglected. These confirmed cases, however, represent only a fraction of the true magnitude of the problem.
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect and encourage individuals and communities to support children and families.
The Blue Ribbon Campaign is a comprehensive effort to promote child abuse awareness. The Blue Ribbon Campaign will not only encourage you to understand the problems of child abuse, but will also guide efforts in what we can do to help. Activities planned for April will include awareness, prevention, and education.
When children are being abused or neglected in their own homes, by the very people that are supposed to protect and nurture them, who will step up for them and advocate for their safety? It is our responsibility as a community to recognize and report child abuse and neglect. If you don’t, who will?
For more information, please contact Gina-Marie Kropiewnicki, Victim Advocate, at 253-4526.
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect and encourage individuals and communities to support children and families.
The Blue Ribbon Campaign is a comprehensive effort to promote child abuse awareness. The Blue Ribbon Campaign will not only encourage you to understand the problems of child abuse, but will also guide efforts in what we can do to help. Activities planned for April will include awareness, prevention, and education.
When children are being abused or neglected in their own homes, by the very people that are supposed to protect and nurture them, who will step up for them and advocate for their safety? It is our responsibility as a community to recognize and report child abuse and neglect. If you don’t, who will?
For more information, please contact Gina-Marie Kropiewnicki, Victim Advocate, at 253-4526.
Thursday, April 1 2010
12:30 am
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 1, 12:30 am - April 30, 11:00 pm
Sexual assault is a very serious issue that is both prevalent and traumatic. It’s impact is both immediate and long-lasting. For survivors, it can mean a lifetime of working to regain a life once known before the assault and it can negatively impact the lives of friends and family who care about them. The theme for 2010 is: “Hurts one. Affects all…Preventing sexual assault is everyone’s duty.”
Sexual assault involves sexual acts that are forced upon individuals against their will. These acts can be physical (such as rape or unwanted sexual touching), verbal (such as sexually abusive or threatening speech), or psychological (such as voyeurism or exhibitionism). Anyone can be a victim of sexual assault. Sexual assault is most often committed by someone known to the victim such as a spouse, family member, co-worker, friend or acquaintance, although it can also be committed by a stranger.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). The goal of SAAM is to raise public awareness about sexual violence such as, sexual assault and rape, and to educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence. During this month, sexual violence prevention advocates will promote activities to raise awareness of sexual assault and how to help prevention.
For more information, please contact Gina-Marie Kropiewnicki, Victim Advocate, at 253-4526.
Sexual assault involves sexual acts that are forced upon individuals against their will. These acts can be physical (such as rape or unwanted sexual touching), verbal (such as sexually abusive or threatening speech), or psychological (such as voyeurism or exhibitionism). Anyone can be a victim of sexual assault. Sexual assault is most often committed by someone known to the victim such as a spouse, family member, co-worker, friend or acquaintance, although it can also be committed by a stranger.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). The goal of SAAM is to raise public awareness about sexual violence such as, sexual assault and rape, and to educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence. During this month, sexual violence prevention advocates will promote activities to raise awareness of sexual assault and how to help prevention.
For more information, please contact Gina-Marie Kropiewnicki, Victim Advocate, at 253-4526.
Monday, April 5 2010
11:30 am
Brown Bag Spouse Support Group
April 5, 11:30 am - April 5, 1:00 pm
This is an ongoing bimonthly education and support group for single parents and/or spouses whose partner is deployed. Come prepared to receive and give support for issues that might include raising children, employment, daily chores, separation from family and friends, loneliness, financial problems, single parent issues, deployment support, etc. This group will meet in Building 411, Rm 222. Call 253-4526 for more information and to sign up. Don't forget to bring your lunch!
Tuesday, April 6 2010
9:00 am
Couples Communication Part I
April 6, 9:00 am - April 6, 12:00 pm
Do you want to communicate better with your spouse? Join us for this four part series which focuses on building love, friendship, and mutual respect in your marriage. Learn about different styles and new skills to create a healthy marriage. We will also explore and discuss emotional closeness, replacing endless arguments and power struggles with resolution, and ways to not just survive, but to welcome and appreciate the diversity and differences found in your partner. This series will meet in building 411, Rm 222. For more information and to sign up, please contact 253-4526.
Tuesday, April 6 2010
1:00 pm
Anger/Stress Management
April 6, 1:00 pm - April 6, 2:30 pm
Anger/Stress Management classes are a highly effective way of learning skills that can help improve your life. Our anger management classes focus on a variety of proven skills that help facilitate change. This class provides you with the opportunity to learn skills in communication, effective listening strategies, conflict resolution, stress management, judgment and impulse control, anger management, empathy and emotional awareness, and much more. Class is held in Bldg. 411, Rm. 222. Call 253-4526 to sign-up.
Wednesday, April 7 2010
9:00 am
Skill Building for Parents
April 7, 9:00 am - April 7, 12:00 pm
Do you want to connect with your children? Tired of conflict and frustration? What's normal to expect of children at different ages? Learn the skills necessary to reduce conflict and promote positive parenting. This four session course will help you communicate better and get your children to obey without yelling, screaming, or arguing. Class is held in Bldg. 411, Rm. 222. Call 253-4526 to sign-up.
Thursday, April 8 2010
1:00 pm
Leadership & Team Building
April 8, 1:00 pm - April 8, 4:00 pm
Explore what it takes to be a positive team member and team builder. Put your team first; be effective and supportive, not suspicious. Learn how to communicate and create win-win situations for a positive work environment, enhance employee commitment and job satisfaction. This class will be in building 411, Rm 222. Contact 253-4526 for more information and to sign up.
Monday, April 12 2010
11:30 am
Brown Bag Support Group
April 12, 11:30 am - April 12, 1:00 pm
This is an ongoing bimonthly support and education group for those returning to civilian life. Issues may include changes in the family, differences in responsibilities, memories and experiences in combat, or distance from “military friends.” This group will meet in Building 411, Rm 222. Call 253-4526 for more information and to sign up. Don’t forget to bring your lunch!
Tuesday, April 13 2010
9:00 am
Couples Communication Part II
April 13, 9:00 am - April 13, 12:00 pm
Do you want to communicate better with your spouse? Join us for this four part series which focuses on building love, friendship, and mutual respect in your marriage. Learn about different styles and new skills to create a healthy marriage. We will also explore and discuss emotional closeness, replacing endless arguments and power struggles with resolution, and ways to not just survive, but to welcome and appreciate the diversity and differences found in your partner. This series will meet in Building 411, Rm 222. For more information and to sign up, please contact 253-4526.
Tuesday, April 13 2010
1:00 pm
Anger/Stress Management
April 13, 1:00 pm - April 13, 2:30 pm
Anger/Stress Management classes are a highly effective way of learning skills that can help improve your life. Our anger management classes focus on a variety of proven skills that help facilitate change. This class provides you with the opportunity to learn skills in communication, effective listening strategies, conflict resolution, stress management, judgment and impulse control, anger management, empathy and emotional awareness, and much more. Class is held in Bldg. 411, Rm. 222. Call 253-4526 to sign-up.
Wednesday, April 14 2010
9:00 am
Skill Building for Parents
April 14, 9:00 am - April 14, 12:00 pm
Do you want to connect with your children? Tired of conflict and frustration? What's normal to expect of children at different ages? Learn the skills necessary to reduce conflict and promote positive parenting. This four session course will help you communicate better and get your children to listen/obey without yelling, screaming, or arguing. Class is held in Bldg. 411, Rm. 222. Call 253-4526 to sign-up.
Thursday, April 15 2010
9:00 am
Stress Management
April 15, 9:00 am - April 15, 12:00 pm
Stressed Out? Feel like you’re walking a tightrope? Multi-tasking 24/7 to keep your head above water? Stress Management will discuss the types of stress, symptoms, and most importantly, how to cope. Learn how to balance your life utilizing relaxation techniques and other healthy ways to deal with runaway stress. Class is held in building 411, Rm 117. Call 253-4526 for more information and to sign up.
Monday, April 19 2010
11:30 am
Brown Bag Spouse Support Group
April 19, 11:30 am - April 19, 1:00 pm
This is an ongoing bimonthly education and support group for single parents and/or spouses whose partner is deployed. Come prepared to receive and give support for issues that might include raising children, employment, daily chores, separation from family and friends, loneliness, financial problems, single parent issues, deployment support, etc. This group will meet in Building 411, Rm 222. Call 253-4526 for more information and to sign up. Don't forget to bring your lunch!
Tuesday, April 20 2010
9:00 am
Couples Communication Part III
April 20, 9:00 am - April 20, 12:00 pm
Do you want to communicate better with your spouse? Join us for this four part series which focuses on building love, friendship, and mutual respect in your marriage. Learn about different styles and new skills to create a healthy marriage. We will also explore and discuss emotional closeness, replacing endless arguments and power struggles with resolution, and ways to not just survive, but to welcome and appreciate the diversity and differences found in your partner. This series will meet in building 411, Rm 222. For more information and to sign up, please contact 253-4526.
Wednesday, April 21 2010
9:00 am
Skill Building for Parents
April 21, 9:00 am - April 21, 12:00 pm
Do you want to connect with your children? Tired of conflict and frustration? What's normal to expect of children at different ages? Learn the skills necessary to reduce conflict and promote positive parenting. This four session course will help you communicate better and get your children to obey without yelling, screaming, or arguing. Class is held in Bldg. 411, Rm. 222. Call 253-4526 to sign-up.
Monday, April 26 2010
11:30 am
Brown Bag Support Group
April 26, 11:30 am - April 26, 1:00 pm
This is an ongoing bimonthly support and education group for those returning to civilian life. Issues may include changes in the family, differences in responsibilities, memories and experiences in combat, or distance from “military friends.” This group will meet in Building 411, Rm 222. Call 253-4526 for more information and to sign up. Don’t forget to bring your lunch!
Tuesday, April 27 2010
9:00 am
Couples Communication Part III
April 27, 9:00 am - April 27, 12:00 pm
Do you want to communicate better with your spouse? Join us for this four part series which focuses on building love, friendship, and mutual respect in your marriage. Learn about different styles and new skills to create a healthy marriage. We will also explore and discuss emotional closeness, replacing endless arguments and power struggles with resolution, and ways to not just survive, but to welcome and appreciate the diversity and differences found in your partner. This series will meet in Building 411, Rm 222. For more information and to sign up, please contact 253-4526.
Wednesday, April 28 2010
9:00 am
Skill Building for Parents
April 28, 9:00 am - April 28, 12:00 pm
Do you want to connect with your children? Tired of conflict and frustration? What's normal to expect of children at different ages? Learn the skills necessary to reduce conflict and promote positive parenting. This four session course will help you communicate better and get your children to obey without yelling, screaming, or arguing. Class is held in Bldg. 411, Rm 222. Call 253-4526 to sign-up.
Tuesday, May 4 2010
9:00 am
Couples Communication Part I
May 4, 9:00 am - May 4, 12:00 pm
Do you want to communicate better with your spouse? Join us for this four part series which focuses on building love, friendship, and mutual respect in your marriage. Learn about different styles and new skills to create a healthy marriage. We will also explore and discuss emotional closeness, replacing endless arguments and power struggles with resolution, and ways to not just survive, but to welcome and appreciate the diversity and differences found in your partner. This series will meet in Building 411, Rm 222. For more information and to sign up, please contact 253-4526.
Wednesday, May 5 2010
9:00 am
Skill Building for Parents
May 5, 9:00 am - May 5, 12:00 pm
Do you want to connect with your children? Tired of conflict and frustration? What's normal to expect of children at different ages? Learn the skills necessary to reduce conflict and promote positive parenting. This four session course will help you communicate better and get your children to obey without yelling, screaming, or arguing. Class is held in Bldg. 411, Rm. 222. Call 253-4526 to sign-up.
Tuesday, May 11 2010
9:00 am
Couples Communication Part II
May 11, 9:00 am - May 11, 12:00 pm
Do you want to communicate better with your spouse? Join us for this four part series which focuses on building love, friendship, and mutual respect in your marriage. Learn about different styles and new skills to create a healthy marriage. We will also explore and discuss emotional closeness, replacing endless arguments and power struggles with resolution, and ways to not just survive, but to welcome and appreciate the diversity and differences found in your partner. This series will meet in building 411, Rm 222. For more information and to sign up, please contact 253-4526.
Wednesday, May 12 2010
9:00 am
Skill Building for Parents
May 12, 9:00 am - May 12, 12:00 pm
Do you want to connect with your children? Tired of conflict and frustration? What's normal to expect of children at different ages? Learn the skills necessary to reduce conflict and promote positive parenting. This four session course will help you communicate better and get your children to obey without yelling, screaming, or arguing. Class is held in Bldg. 411, Rm. 222. Call 253-4526 to sign-up.
Tuesday, May 18 2010
9:00 am
Couples Communication Part III
May 18, 9:00 am - May 18, 12:00 pm
Do you want to communicate better with your spouse? Join us for this four part series which focuses on building love, friendship, and mutual respect in your marriage. Learn about different styles and new skills to create a healthy marriage. We will also explore and discuss emotional closeness, replacing endless arguments and power struggles with resolution, and ways to not just survive, but to welcome and appreciate the diversity and differences found in your partner. This series will meet in Building 411, Rm 222. For more information and to sign up, please contact 253-4526.
Wednesday, May 19 2010
9:00 am
Skill Building for Parents
May 19, 9:00 am - May 19, 12:00 pm
Do you want to connect with your children? Tired of conflict and frustration? What's normal to expect of children at different ages? Learn the skills necessary to reduce conflict and promote positive parenting. This four session course will help you communicate better and get your children to obey without yelling, screaming, or arguing. Class is held in Bldg. 411, Rm. 222. Call 253-4526 to sign-up.
Thursday, May 20 2010
1:00 pm
Anger/Stress Management
May 20, 1:00 pm - May 20, 2:30 pm
Anger/Stress Management classes are a highly effective way of learning skills that can help improve your life. Our anger management classes focus on a variety of proven skills that help facilitate change. This class provides you with the opportunity to learn skills in communication, effective listening strategies, conflict resolution, stress management, judgment and impulse control, anger management, empathy and emotional awareness, and much more. Class is held in Bldg. 411, Rm. 222. Call 253-4526 to sign-up.
Tuesday, May 25 2010
9:00 am
Couples Communication Part III
May 25, 9:00 am - May 25, 12:00 pm
Do you want to communicate better with your spouse? Join us for this four part series which focuses on building love, friendship, and mutual respect in your marriage. Learn about different styles and new skills to create a healthy marriage. We will also explore and discuss emotional closeness, replacing endless arguments and power struggles with resolution, and ways to not just survive, but to welcome and appreciate the diversity and differences found in your partner. This series will meet in Building 411, Rm 222. For more information and to sign up, please contact 253-4526.
Wednesday, May 26 2010
9:00 am
Skill Building for Parents
May 26, 9:00 am - May 26, 12:00 pm
Do you want to connect with your children? Tired of conflict and frustration? What's normal to expect of children at different ages? Learn the skills necessary to reduce conflict and promote positive parenting. This four session course will help you communicate better and get your children to obey without yelling, screaming, or arguing. Class is held in Bldg. 411, Rm 222. Call 253-4526 to sign-up.
Thursday, May 27 2010
1:00 pm
Anger/Stress Management
May 27, 1:00 pm - May 27, 2:30 pm
Anger/Stress Management classes are a highly effective way of learning skills that can help improve your life. Our anger management classes focus on a variety of proven skills that help facilitate change. This class provides you with the opportunity to learn skills in communication, effective listening strategies, conflict resolution, stress management, judgment and impulse control, anger management, empathy and emotional awareness, and much more. Class is held in Bldg. 411, Rm. 222. Call 253-4526 to sign-up.