Intrinsically a command’s foundation rests on both the personal and professional dynamics of its people and how well they are balanced against a sea of challenges.
Navigating that sea requires the ability to educate command members on resources ready to keep them afloat.
“By far the biggest challenge that ombudsmen are presented with is helping ensure that our members are connected with the tremendous diversity of services available to them before their stressors negatively affect their well-being and readiness,” said Jennifer Belding, Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) ombudsman. “Life comes with its own challenges, but when you consider the additional stressors associated with military service, it’s understandable that service members and their families may need additional resources to maintain their well-being. As an Ombudsman, my goal and responsibility is to ensure that our Sailors and their families are connected with the right resources when they need them. This Ombudsman Resource Fair is one of the ways I learn about those great resources so I can share them with our families.”
Get Real, Get Better
If the challenges Belding alludes to are countered by the armor of the Navy’s FFSC services that consist of:
-emergency situations (for example, wildfires)
-health care (for example, mental health, sexual assault, etc.)
-relocation assistance
-new parent support
-deployment services
-clinical counseling…
