The Soldier and Family Assistance Center (SFAC) is located near the Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU). The SFAC supports Soldiers assigned to the SRU and those who are in the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB)/Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) process and their Family members.
Services
Located within the Soldier and Family Assistance Center is Information and Referral, Financial Readiness, Employment Readiness, Chaplain, Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC) and Kansas Works. These programs are here to serve all military Service Members of all military forces and Family Members (not only active duty, but active Reservist and active National Guard).
The SFAC has a lobby available to our military Service members and Family members to relax between appointments. Here is what is available for your use (some services may be limited at this time due to COVID-19):
*Piano to play
*Television area
*Fire place to relax at during winter months
*Outdoor patio to enjoy fresh air during good weather
**No computer lab and no WiFi available
Chaplain
Provides counseling and resources. The chaplain has a weekly Bible Study and lunch on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in conference room 140. Please call ahead of time to verify the class is taking place at (785) 240-7178 or (785) 240-7192.
Financial Services
The SFAC is able to provide you an accredited financial counselor for:
Financial Services Specific to SFAC Service Members
Veteran Affairs (VA) Pension
Medical Separation Pay
Medical Retirement
Reserve Component Retirement
Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC)
Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay (CRDP)
Military Pay and Travel entitlements at Separation
Retirement Calculation (once date of separation is provided, along with Army and VA ratings known)
Financial Services to all Service Members
Budgeting
Debt Reduction
Insurance
Major Purchase Planning to include: A home, vehicles, major vacations, and more
Military Pay and Entitlements
Personal Finance
Saving and Investment
Retirement Planning to include: Thrift Savings Plan [TSP], Individual Retirement Account [IRA] and 401K
SFAC Phone Directory
Army Community Service, SFAC Main Line: (785) 239-8430
Army Community Service Programs: (785) 239-8430
Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC): (785) 240-7119
*For additional contact information you can go here:
https://home.army.mil/riley/index.php/about/dir-staff/dfmwr/acs/resources
Chaplain: (785) 240-7178
*Chaplain Assistant (785) 240-7192
*Irwin Army Community Hospital (IACH) Chaplain Office when SFAC Chaplain is out (785) 239-7025
Resources
Crisis Phone Numbers: https://home.army.mil/riley/index.php/contact/crisis-phone-numbers
Installation Phone Directory: https://home.army.mil/riley/index.php/contact/phone-directory
Fort Riley Installation Resources:
Kansas Works
Available by appointment
674 McGinnis Way
Fort Riley, Kansas 66442
785.240.7025, 785.240.3971, 785.762.8870
KANSASWORKS.com ⚠
Provides Transitioning Soldiers with: Job Seeker Services, Employee Recruitment Services and Training Services.
Provides Tools for your next Career: Job Search Guidance, Veteran Services, Resume Writing, Interviewing Skills, Assessment Tools,
Training Programs Provides Workshops: Federal Resume Class, Understanding Linkedin, Job Fair Preparation, Wage Negotiations, Resume/Cover Letter Workshop and Mock Interviews.
Manhattan Vet Center
205 S. 4th Street, Suite B
Manhattan, Kansas 66502
800.574.8387 ext. 54920
785.350.4920
785.350.4939 (fax)
https://www.vetcenter.va.gov
Kansas VA System of CARE
Kansas City Medical Center 800.525.1483
Kansas City Vet Center 816.753.1866
Leavenworth Medical Center 800.952.8387
Topeka Medical Center 800.574.8387
Wichita Medical Center 888.878.6881
Wichita Regional (Benefits) Office 800.827.1000
Wichita Vet Center 888.878.6881 ext. 41080
Vet Center Combat Call Center 877.927.8387 (877.WAR.VETS)
Operation Warfighter
Provides opportunities for wounded, ill, and injured Service members to transition military skills into civilian occupational success. If you are an active duty recovering service member looking for an internship opportunity then Operation Warfighter (OWF) can help you find an internship while on active duty. Discover your internship opportunities by contacting your regional OWF coordinator today at (719) 524-0540 by sending an email to OWF@mail.mil. Your Kansas OWF coordinator is located at 1441 Titus Blvd., Bldg. 7492, Fort Carson, Colorado, 80913. For additional information visit: http://warriorcare.mil/ and http://nrd.gov
Military Installation Resources
United States Reserves
Army: https://www.usar.army.mil
Navy: https://www.navy.com/who-we-are/about-navy-reserve ⚠
Air Force: https://afreserve.com/ ⚠
Marines: https://www.marforres.marines.mil/
National Guard
Kansas
Army National Guard and Air National Guard: http://kansastag.gov/ng_default.asp
*Adjutant General's Department
Missouri
Army National Guard and Air National Guard: https://www.facebook.com/Missouri.National.Guard
*Currently the Missouri web page is down
Nebraska
Army National Guard and Air National Guard: https://ne.ng.mil/
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