Our Services at Military Family Support Centers, Inc.
Military Family Support Centers, Inc. is an information based center.  We are dedicated to helping the families left behind while our military serves.  Our most important skill is we will listen  We know the burden placed on a family physically, financially and mentally when a family member is deployed. We will provide:
  • Information Clearinghouse - for military and civilian programs and benefits
  • Telecommunications Support - videoconferencing, free long distance and broadband Internet access
  • Social Interaction - support group organization assistance and a casual meeting place staffed by caring volunteers
  • Home/Car Repair Assistance - reduced or no cost repairs made by qualified Center volunteers
  • Playroom-where children can entertain themselves while Mom or Dad deal with issues
  • Collaboration with Local Charities to provide food and clothing
  • Transportation Assistance
  • Counseling - budgeting/therapy and legal
  • Limited In-House Baby Supplies and Canned Goods.
  • Medical Insurance Assistance (Tricare)

Military Family Support Centers, Inc. will:

Inform:

Reserve Component families - Many family members are unsure where to find information due to the limited resources available in the local military armories and Reserve centers. This Center will be a clearinghouse for both service-specific military, and general civilian, information, provided with the assistance of friendly volunteers.

Community—Increasing community awareness of the needs of these families, those who serve as the first line of defense for our activated service men and women.

Enable:

Overcoming obstacles to connect public support to private needs (support & services like home and auto repair, donations of new and used household goods, transportation of individuals and donations, etc.)

Enhancing family communications through technology (free Internet access & videoconferencing), counseling (budgeting and psychological), and mail assistance

Collaborate:

Working through and with other charities, groups and individuals to satisfy needs in a non-competitive & non-threatening way

Coordinating /collaborating with multi-service Family Assistance Coordinators to surface needs and find common support approaches

Socialize:

The Center hopes to serve as a casual meeting place for families, volunteers and donors, hosting social encounters, support groups and Military Family Readiness and Support Group meetings.

Please Contact Us  at our office if you are (or know of) a deployed military member or their family who needs assistance.

Military Family Support Centers, Inc.
P.O. Box 1122, 901 Russell Drive, Salem, VA 24153   
Phone:   (540) 400-8301  DSN: 438-5675  Fax:   (540) 400-8302  
Open: Monday & Thursday 10:00am - 5:00pm        
Tuesday & Wednesday 8:30am - 11:30am
Saturday  10am-2pm
call any other time for an appointment