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This 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.

Give 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.

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According to the Report of the Surgeon General, more than 14 million children and adolescents in the United States, or 1 in 5, have a mental health disorder. Below is information to assist health care clinicians, families, and communities in promoting mental health and addressing children's behavioral and mental health issues.

A son’s or daughter’s deployment can stir up conflicting emotions in a parent. While you are proud of your service member’s accomplishments, you may be concerned for his or her safety, especially if the deployment is to an area of conflict. It’s important to keep in mind that your son or daughter is capable, trained, and well equipped to carry out his or her mission. Also remember that the best thing you can do for your son or daughter is to offer your support and encouragement. Read more...

Army Reserve and National Guard Commanders and Chaplains who want to offer Strong Bonds to their Soldiers should contact the US Army Reserve Command Chaplain’s office at (404) 464-8475 or the National Guard Bureau Chaplains office at (866) 839-7438. Active Component Commanders and chaplains who want to offer Strong Bonds in their unit are encouraged to contact the Family Ministries Officer in the Army Chief of Chaplains Office at (703) 601-4448. Soldiers or family members who want to attend Strong Bonds training should talk to their unit chaplain or go to http://www.strongbonds.org for information regarding dates and locations of training opportunities. Source: http://www.strongbonds.org/skins/strongbonds/display.aspx

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MilitaryHOMEFRONT 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.

A television special geared to address the challenges military families face with deployment

A Pro Bono project to provide mental health services to families of Army Reservists.