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The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) has several resources that are available to incoming service members and their families. One main service that FFSC offers is counseling services in which service members and their families can request individual, couples, or family counseling. FFSC also offers intercultural relations classes such as Italian for beginners, Advanced Italian classes where individuals can begin to familiarize themselves with the Italian language, and ICR trips that encourage learning more about the Italian culture/history of Naples, Italy. FFSC provides employment support to spouses in helping them with resume writing, search job strategies, and interview skills and attire. Programs such as the Family Readiness Program, Relocation Program, Transition Assistance Program, and Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) are ideal programs in helping service members when transitioning out of the military or during a PCS move. These programs offer various classes such as sponsorship training, Pre-separation workshop, Capstone Event, and EFMP support group. Personal Finance classes are also offered to service members and their families so they can receive assistance in understanding military pay. “Your TSP” also provides help in reducing debt/savings and investing. The New Parent Support Group is a part of FFSC and offers one-on-one help with becoming a new parent or attending different group classes that help families in adjusting to life with a new baby and small children.

Your unit ombudsman is a volunteer who serves as a link between Navy families and command leadership. They will be your source of official information and also local community news. They are a key resource for families during deployments and also help during a crisis or major life event.

To find your ombudsman visit ombudsmanregistry.cnic.navy.mil.

Military postal facilities use gateways in the United States to connect your mail with the United States Postal Service (USPS). Shipping costs and procedures are roughly the same as those in the United States. All mail must have the following to be sent or received.

·      First and last names of both sender and receiver.

·      Recipient or sender names must match those affiliated with the military postal box.

·      A customs form to ensure the contents abide by local area restrictions.

Visit www.usps.com/international/customs-forms.htm to fill and print a customs form. Post Office personnel can help you complete a customs form at the facility; however, this can be time-consuming. Click-N-Ship services are also available at many military postal facilities.

The American Forces Network (AFN) broadcasts locally and online via the AFN Go app available at www.afngo.net/anfeurope.

> Naples: 97.3 FM

The United Services Organization (USO) offers family programs, seasonal and weekly events, local area information and much more.

> USO Naples NSA Gricignano: italy.uso.org/naples-gricignano

Village Forum, Support Site | 081-811-4903

> USO Naples: italy.uso.org/naples-capodichino-air-terminal

AMC Terminal, 1st floor | 081-568-5713

The Red Cross offers well-being services for all members of the military community. They have training and certification courses in babysitting and CPR, blood drives, scholarships, and community programs like reading with dogs at the library and craft times for kids. In addition, the Red Cross offers assistance for other emergency needs.

> American Red Cross Naples: www.facebook.com/NaplesRedCross

Buld. 450, Support Site | 081-568-4788

Register to vote overseas at the Federal Voting Assistance Program website www.FVAP.gov. Select your state of residency and request an absentee ballot.

The chapels are located at the Support Site, Bldg. 2072, right where the large clock tower is. Offices are located on the 1st floor (2nd Deck). It is open five days a week during normal working hours. Stop by for the most up-to-date programs, services and resources they have to offer.

·     Chapel services also include 100 percent confidentiality counseling services offered by chaplains. Please stop by the office to set up an appointment, or call during working hours at DSN: 314-629-4600

·     The chapel also provides space for command events, religious accommodation, and other events as needed.

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