http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/templates/NMFA/img/logo.gifhttp://info.nmfa.org/./dir/http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Deployment-and-Stress/Children-and-Deployment/http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Deployment-and-Stress/Deployment-Cycle//nmfa-report-on-cycles-of-deployment-l120.htmlAn Analysis of Survey Responses from April through September, 2005http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Deployment-and-Stress/Deployment-Cycle//pre-to-post-and-reintegration-what-is-normal-what-should-i-look-for-l119.htmlMilitary Child Education Coalition: Deployment Cycle Booklethttp://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Children-s-Behavioral-Health-and-Other-Related-Health-Issues//family-networks-l118.htmlHelping Children and Families Thrivehttp://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Children-s-Behavioral-Health-and-Other-Related-Health-Issues//national-institute-of-mental-health-l117.htmlA booklet with answers to frequently asked questions about the treatment of mental disorders in children — includes a medications chart. (2004) http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Children-s-Behavioral-Health-and-Other-Related-Health-Issues//u-s-department-of-health-and-human-services-national-mental-health-information-center-l116.htmlThis site provides information on Children's Mental Health, as well as Emotional and Behavioral Disorders.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Mental-Health-Assessment-Tools//american-psychiatric-association-healthy-minds-healthy-lives-l115.htmlThis site provides information and resources about a variety of topics in relation to mental health.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Deployment-and-Stress/Deployment-and-Mental-Health-Assessment-Tools//national-suicide-prevention-lifeline-l69.htmlThe 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 over 120 crisis centers across the country, our mission is to provide immediate assistance to anyone seeking mental health services. Call for yourself, or someone you care about. Your call is free and confidential.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir//Websites-and-Other-Helpful-Organizations-and-Programs//grief-solutions-l68.htmlTeaching America to respond to military loss.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir//Websites-and-Other-Helpful-Organizations-and-Programs//give-an-hour-l58.htmlGive an Hour Project asks mental health providers to donate one hour per week for a year to assist service members or family members who need these services.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Deployment-and-Stress/Deployment-Cycle//hooah-4-health-l57.htmlDeployment Guide For Families of Deploying Soldiers. Separation and Reunionhttp://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Children-s-Behavioral-Health-and-Other-Related-Health-Issues//reconnecting-with-your-children-national-mental-health-association-l50.htmlReturning Service members often have questions abut how to reconnect with their spouses and children. A child’s reactions depend on his or her own personality, but there are several things that all returning parents should keep in mind. This site offers tips for returning service members to reconnect with their children.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir//Websites-and-Other-Helpful-Organizations-and-Programs//national-military-family-association-operation-purple-summer-camps-l49.htmlNMFA activities revolve around programs to educate the public, the military community, and the Congress on the rights and benefits of military families AND to advocate an equitable quality of life for those families. Members of the Government Relations Department study issues, testify before Congressional Committees, work with Congressional staff and represent NMFA on advisory groups for many DoD agencies, to include the Defense Commissary Agency Patron Council and the TRICARE Beneficiary Panel. Since its inception in 1969, the effectiveness of NMFA is reflected in accomplishments in most of the issue areas in which the association works. These include medical and dental benefits, dependent education, retiree and survivor benefits, relocation and spousal employment. NMFA staff speaks regularly to all types of groups, including family service organizations, Commanders' Conferences, and officer and enlisted spouse clubs. More than 100 NMFA Representatives in the field extend our presence worldwide. NMFA has access and credibility in areas where it CAN and DOES make a difference. The Operation Purple summer camp program was created by NMFA in order to give the children the tools to face these challenges head-on and with success. Through the generous funding from Sears, Roebuck & Co. and its Sears American Dream Campaign, the Operation Purple summer camp program was launched in the summer of 2004 and expanded in 2005. http://info.nmfa.org/./dir//Websites-and-Other-Helpful-Organizations-and-Programs//operation-military-kids-l48.htmlOperation: Military Kids (OMK) is the U.S. Army's collaborative effort with America's communities to support the children and youth impacted by deployment. This initiative was officially launched in April 2005. Since its inception OMK has touched 65,000 military youth and provided information to 7200 community members across the United States.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Other-Stress-Related-Topics//military-teens-on-the-move-mtom-l47.htmlThis site is designed specifically for military teens in the process of moving to a new location. Topics covered include interesting articles such as “We’re moving again ,” and “ Your New Life.” The site also features a helpful Military Teens Moving Guide.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Children-s-Behavioral-Health-and-Other-Related-Health-Issues//military-child-education-coalition-mcec-l46.htmlThe Military Child Education Coalition is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, world-wide organization that identifies the challenges that face the highly mobile military child, increases awareness of these challenges in military and educational communities and initiates and implements programs to meet the challenges. MCEC's goal is to level the educational playing field for military children wherever they are located around the world and to serve as a model for all highly mobile children.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir//Websites-and-Other-Helpful-Organizations-and-Programs//family-guide-building-blocks-for-a-healthy-future-l45.htmlSAMHSA‛s Building Blocks for a Healthy Future site offers information and tips for parents, caregivers, and teachers of children aged 3 to 6. Additionally the site features materials, and ideas for spending time with your children and learning together.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Children-s-Behavioral-Health-and-Other-Related-Health-Issues//children-s-grief-education-association-cgea-l42.htmlCGEA offers great resources to help you support and care for children who are grieving the loss of a loved one. This site offers information on the death of a parent or other loved and the lasting influence on a child's life. Other useful topics include: Compassion, care, connection, understanding and patience can help and No one should face grief alone. http://info.nmfa.org/./dir//Websites-and-Other-Helpful-Organizations-and-Programs//channing-bete-l41.htmlInteractive pamphlets on deployment, reintegration (e.g., “Know What? I’m Ready for Reunion!” and “Military Family Wellbeing” and “Your Parent is Coming Home!”)http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Deployment-and-Stress/Children-and-Deployment//attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd-and-add-l39.htmlWhat is ADHD and ADD? The National Institute of Mental Health addresses the disorder and treatment of the disorder.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Children-s-Behavioral-Health-and-Other-Related-Health-Issues//zero-to-three-l36.htmlZERO TO THREE's mission is to support the healthy development and well-being of infants, toddlers and their families. A national nonprofit multidisciplinary organization that advances our mission by informing, educating and supporting adults who influence the lives of infants and toddlers.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Children-s-Behavioral-Health-and-Other-Related-Health-Issues//sesame-street-talk-listen-connect-helping-families-cope-with-military-deployment-l27.htmlBeing a part of the military can be a real challenge, particulary for your children. That's why Sesame Street Workshop and Wal*Mart stores have partnered to create 'Talk, Listen, Connect: Helping Families Cope with Military Deployment'http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Deployment-and-Stress/Other-Deployment-Topics//strategic-outreach-to-families-of-all-reserves-sofar-l26.htmlA Pro Bono project to provide mental health services to families of Army Reservists.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Deployment-and-Stress//the-american-psychological-association-s-resilience-in-a-time-of-war-l53.htmlThe American Psychological Association (APA), located in Washington, D.C., is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States. Its membership includes more than 150,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students. APA works to advance psychology as a science and profession and as a means of promoting health, education, and human welfare.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Deployment-and-Stress//youth-coping-with-military-deployment-amedd-center-school-child-mr-poe-and-teen-coping-with-separation-videos-l52.htmlThis site features FAMILY RE-INTEGRATION DVD/VIDEOS & HANDOUTS. The DVD/CD includes a puppet video program for six to eleven year olds (“Mr. Po and Friends”) and a teen interview video for twelve to nineteen year olds (“Promoting Resilience in Your Family”) dealing with family deployment issues. Viewing the interactive video programs with your children can help decrease some of the negative outcomes of family separation. Parents, guardians, and community support providers will learn right along with the children by viewing the video and discussing the questions and issues provided in the facilitator’s guides with the children during and/or after the program. The reintegration family tool kit provides a simple, direct way to help communities reduce tension and anxiety, and utilize mental health resources more appropriately; promoting healthy coping mechanisms for the entire deployment cycle that will help families readjust more quickly on redeployment. Information for Toddlers ages 3-5; Children 6-11 and Teens 12-18.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Deployment-and-Stress/Children-and-Deployment//american-academy-of-pediatrics-l38.htmlSite dedicated to the effects of deployment on child and adolescent mental health.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Children-s-Behavioral-Health-and-Other-Related-Health-Issues//the-national-child-traumatic-stress-network-l32.htmlEstablished by Congress in 2000, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) is a unique collaboration of academic and community-based service centers whose mission is to raise the standard of care and increase access to services for traumatized children and their families across the United States. Combining knowledge of child development, expertise in the full range of child traumatic experiences, and attention to cultural perspectives, the NCTSN serves as a national resource for developing and disseminating evidence-based interventions, trauma-informed services, and public and professional education. The Network comprises 70 member centers-45 current grantees and 25 previous grantees-and is funded by the Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, US Department of Health and Human Services through a congressional initiative: the Donald J. Cohen National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Everyday-Mental-Health-for-Military-Families/Children-s-Behavioral-Health-and-Other-Related-Health-Issues//sesame-street-workshop-when-parents-are-deployed-l28.htmlA television special geared to address the challenges military families face with deploymenthttp://info.nmfa.org/./dir//Official-DoD-and-VA-Websites//military-onesource-l24.htmlToll Free Number 1-800-342-9647 The Department of Defense offers a 24/7 Military OneSource Call Center and website which provides military service and family member supportive information, community referrals, counseling, education materials, free webinars and other services. Additional phone numbers for those with disabilities are shown on the Military OneSource website. Beginning in October 2007, Military OneSource will offer a new telephonic consultation service especially for those who live in Europe.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir//Official-DoD-and-VA-Websites//military-homefront-l21.htmlMilitaryHOMEFRONT is the official Department of Defense web site for reliable Quality of Life information designed to help troops and their families, leaders and service providers. Special features include two new sections: Military Installations which provide point-of-contact information for support services and facilities for more than 250 military installations worldwide, and Plan My Move, a relocation tool that helps make moving easier. These two new tools replace the old SITES website.http://info.nmfa.org/./dir/Deployment-and-Stress/Children-and-Deployment//department-of-defense-office-of-the-military-child-in-transition-and-deployment-l19.htmlThe purpose of this site is to better enable the children of military personnel, their parents, special needs families, military leaders and educators to deal with the various issues that face the military child by providing each group with access to information, tools and resources from a central location. Ultimately, this site aims to enhance the educational and social well being of all military children by increasing the understanding and awareness of how to meet their unique needs.