When Called, We Respond With Ready Units…

1. Annual Family Readiness Mobilization Brief When Called, We Respond With Ready Units… Family Programs Responsibility: Ready Families…Anytime, Anywhere! Success Looks Like… A Culture of Strong Military Families… Our Destiny Effective unit level Family Readiness Groups… The Path

2. Family Support Model Purpose of the FRG Understanding Unit Mission Service Member Confidence Emotional Support Self-Reliance Mental Toughness Sponsor New Families Conduit to Resources Meetings & Cohesion Network to Information Separation & Reunion

3. Unit Level Family Readiness Group (FRG) • Commander sets vision • Military Liaison supports the FRG volunteers who operate the FRG • Family Readiness Group Leader (volunteer) facilitates most of the effort involved in the monthly operation of the unit FRG.

4. Ready Families... Anytime, Anywhere!

5. Spouse Girlfriends/Boyfriends Parents and other Family members Retirees Community Members / Organizations invited by a Family Group Member Non-deployed Service Members or rear detachment Service Members Who Can Be Members in the FRG?

6. Expectations for Meetings? • Deployed • Held monthly • Include Commander’s call in • Relevant guest speakers i.e. TriCare, IRS, ESGR, etc. • Rear Detachment Officer (RDO)/Rear Detachment military liaison in attendance • Non-Deployed – Steady State • Quarterly – noted on Yearly Training Calendar • Commander or military liaison in attendance to share information • Guest speakers on topic of interest: mobilization, budgeting, scrap booking, first aid, etc. - tie in meeting with other events i.e. picnic, holiday party, bowling party, hay ride, etc.

7. a b c d e Family Data Sheet (FDS) Family Data Sheet FDS

8. Where we live ARNG

9. The Family Assistance Center is the one stop shop of information through six essential services. Outreach Regional resources Conduit to resources for Families FRG meetings for deployed units Community Information and Outreach RISFAC – Regional FR quarterly meeting Family Assistance Center (FAC)

11. Youth Program Mission Statement: To empower and support the social, emotional and academic needs of all Ohio National Guard and Reserve Component youth Youth and Family Events • Mobilization and Reintegration (Youth Program) • Camp Kelleys Island • Speak Out for Military Kids • Hero Packs • Regional “Hero” Camps & Parenting workshop • Family Camps • Camaraderie Events • Family Fun Events at the Zoo’s • OSU Athletic Events • Etc.,

12. Joint Family Support Assistance Program (JFSAP) Joint Family Support Assistance Program TeamA team of caring professionals dedicated to seeing opportunities and focusing on solutions in the interest of Ohio’s Military Families and Veterans The Ohio JFSAP team executes its mission as part of the ONG Family Readiness and Service Member Support Program

13. Access JFSAP Service Through Your Regional Family Assistance Center

14. Suicide Prevention is Everyone’s Responsibility • Risk Factors • Risk factors are events or conditions that could result in suicidal thoughts or actions. • History of previous suicide attempts. • Substance abuse. • History of depression or other mental illness. • Family history of suicide or violence. • A serious medical problem. • Significant loss (death of loved one, etc.). • Setbacks (academic, career, or personal). • Severe, prolonged, or perceived unmanageable stress. • A sense of powerlessness, helplessness, and/or hopelessness. • Warning Signs • Warning signs are actions or emotions that would cause you to believe an individual could be at risk of suicide. • Talk of suicide or killing someone else • Giving away property or disregard for what happens to one’s property • Withdrawal from friends and activities • Problems with girlfriend (boyfriend) or spouse • Acting bizarre or unusual (based on your knowledge of the person) • In trouble with the law • Experiencing financial problems or loss of job • Significant life changes • How You Can Help • Talk to the person. Ask them, “ Are you think about killing yourself.” Stay calm. • Don’t leave them alone and remove any means of self harm. • Actively listen to produce relief. Take control of the situation, but don’t use force. • Don’t leave them alone, take them to the Emergency room or call 911 or call 1-880-273-TALK. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis. If you need help, please dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255). You will be routed to the closest possible crisis center in your area. With more than 130 crisis centers across the country, our mission is to provide immediate assistance to anyone seeking mental health services. If you press 1 to indicate a veteran your will be transferred to the VA suicide lifeline. Call for yourself, or someone you care about. Your call is free and confidential.

15. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Ohio Cares 1-800-761-0868 CH (COL) Drew Aquino, JFHQ Ohio Chaplain (614) 266-7404 Military One Source 1-800-342-9647 Prevention resources and counseling services Suicide Prevention Resources

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17. Strong Families Marketing Tool… Programs & events for ANY Ohio Service Member and Family • Family Camaraderie Events • Marriage Enrichment Retreats • Singles Retreats • Youth Camps • Family Camps • Family Readiness Training Events • Employer Readiness Events Formore information visit: www.ong.ohio.gov/Family/ Or call: 1-800-589-9914

18. Questions?