Resources

Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES)

Summary of the Integrated Disability Evaluation System

• The Departments of Defense (DoD) and Veterans Affairs (VA) worked together to make disability evaluation seamless, simple, fast and fair with the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES).
• USMC overview of IDES
• Learn more about the IDES process, phases, and timeline from this Pocket Guide

Counseling

Available counseling for Marines and family members

• Community Counseling Program (CCP) equips Marines and families with the skills to address life’s challenges before there is significant impact to performance in their duties and relationships.
• MCCS family advocacy support
• Military & Family Life Counselors (MFLCs) are experienced behavioral health professionals who work with Marines and their families to address deployment, return and reunion issues as well as other stressors that impact a Marine’s daily life.
• Family violence - Recognize the warning signs. Know how to report. Understand what resources are available.
• Don't let stress get the best of you. Use these resources to learn how to manage those things life throws at you.
• Suicide Prevention: Marines, Sailors, and their families may access help directly through Community Counseling Center.

• 24 Hour Victim Advocacy Helpline

  703-350-1688 For more information on the reporting options and support services available to military service members and spouses, please contact a Victim Advocate.

• Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline

​     Virginia - 1-800-552-7096/Out-of-State - 804-786-8536

Child Care

Child care services and counseling for families of RSMs.

• Locate Military Child Care in your neighborhood
• Browse all Military OneSource child care and youth programs
• Find out what resources are available for parents: Childecare Aware

Retirement Benefits

Locations for veterans, service members, and families to research, find, and access their benefits.

• Find a TRICARE plan:programs and benefits available if you were injured on active duty.
• Transition assistance program
• VA eBenefits allows you to apply, manage benefits, and manage health records
• Learn more about separating from the military
• Reentering the work force

Parenting

Helps parents develop skills to provide a nurturing environment

• Learn more about the New Parent Support Program
• Online parenting resources
• MCCS new parent support

Casualty Assistance and Surviving Loss

Compensation and survivor benefits

• Casualty Assistance Overview
• Through the Casualty Assistance Program, the Department of Defenseensures that military families have support in their time of need and that they understand all of the benefits and other forms of assistance available to them.