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Deployment Readiness Coordinator
Heather N. Johnson
9th Communication Battalion
Office: 760-725-8606
Cell: 760-799-4560
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What is the Unit, Personal, and Family Readiness Program?
The Unit, Personal and Family Readiness Program provides support to service members, and their families, to successfully balance life, career and mission events. This support is provided through proactive outreach and intervention using Official Communication, Readiness and Resource Support, Deployment Support, and Volunteer Management. This support is extend to the entire family unit and includes children, spouses, parents and other extended family members.
Who can participate?
Anyone and everyone is encouraged to participate. This can include parents, grandparents, siblings, spouses, children and more. If you are interested, we'd love to have you! Your service member can provide your contact information to the Deployment Readiness Coordinator to be able to receive ongoing communication.
Important Contacts
Battalion Officer on Duty: 760-725-3180
Military & Family Life Counselor: 760-382-4870
Military OneSource: 1-800-342-9647 (24/7 support)
Non-Emergency PMO: 760-725-3888
Camp Pendleton Resources
L.I.N.K.S.: Lifestyles, Insights, Networking, Knowledge, & Skills is an
engaging workshop that provides participants with the information needed to
navigate the military lifestyle. Sessions for spouses, parents, teens, kids,
and more are offered. For more information, visit:
http://www.mccscp.com/links/
Base Education Center: Explore programs and degrees to help you meet your
personal and professional goals. For a list of colleges on base and more
information, visit:
http://www.mccscp.com/bec
Family Member Employment Assistance Program: Attention spouses, children, and
other dependents! Update your resume, practice interview skills, learn about
local job fairs. To learn more, visit:
http://www.mccscp.com/familyjobs
New Parent Support: Receive assistance, education, and support from in-home
visits, parenting education classes, information, and referrals for
active-duty personnel and their family members. To sign-up, visit:
http://www.mccscp.com/newparent/
Volunteer Program: For Camp Pendleton and the local area opportunities, please
register (and log your hours!) here:
http://www.mccscp.com/volunteer/
TRICARE: Explore plan options for healthcare coverage (to include dental,
vision, and mental health!):
https://tricare.mil/
Semper Fit: Base programs that include 13 gyms, group exercise classes,
nutrition counseling, massage therapy and more:
http://mccscp.com/getfit
Military OneSource: 24/7 confidential, non-medical counseling options - phone,
online, and in-person services available:
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/confidential-help/non-medical-counseling
Mental Health - Resources: Detailed list of available services for AD
military and dependents:
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/health-wellness/mental-health/mental-health-resources
Community Counseling Center: Free on-base counseling to service members and
their families (individual, couples, child and teen, care management, and
family counseling).
http://www.mccscp.com/ccc/
FOCUS Project: provides resilience training to military children, families,
and couples. Learn practical skills to overcome common military life
challenges:
https://focusproject.org/
Phone: 760.859.6079
CampPendleton@focusproject.org