Florida National Guard Soldier and Family Resources

Resilience, Risk reduction and Suicide Prevention (R3SP) Program: The Florida National Guard has established an R3SP program to ensure a viable, comprehensive and resourced approach.
• Program Manager: (904) 823-0278

Suicide Prevention Program: The Florida National Guard has a trained Suicide Prevention Program Manager (SPPM) to provide direction and coordination for all Florida National Guard suicide prevention program activities.
• Program Manager: (904) 823-0219

Psychological Health Coordinators: The Florida National Guard has Psychological Health Coordinators (PHC) to provide case management and resourcing support for Guardsmen in crisis.
• Psychological Health Coordinators: (904) 495-5820; (904) 814-9057; (904) 823-0546

Substance Abuse Program (SAP): The Florida National Guard has a substance abuse prevention outreach and treatment program that provides Soldiers with treatment, counseling and referral services to address potential drug and alcohol problems.
• Alcohol and Drug Control Officer (ADCO): (714) 943-1867
• SAP Prevention Coordinators: (407) 541-0655; (407) 541-0658

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR): ESGR, a Department of Defense program, is comprised of dedicated and trained volunteers and staff. We will develop and promote employer support for Guard and Reserve service by advocating relevant initiatives, recognizing outstanding support, increasing awareness of applicable laws, and resolving conflict between employers and service members.
• Employment Support: (904) 823-0336

Florida Employment Support Program (FLESP): FLESP provides employment assistance to members, spouses and veterans of the Florida National Guard. Our employment coaches provide personalized services and support to enhance participants' abilities to obtain and retain meaningful employment.
• Program Manager: (850) 356-1196

Survivor Outreach Services (SOS): Survivor Outreach Services offers support, information and services to the surviving family members of deceased Service members and Retirees.
• Program Coordinator: (904) 472-7689

Sexual Harassment and Assault Response Program (SHARP): A victim-centered program designed to increase awareness through prevention and education while providing support, intimidation-free reporting, thorough investigation and accountability for those who commit sexual crimes.
• Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC): (904) 823-0331

Family Programs: Provides services and support to Guardsmen and their Families through readiness, assistance and child and youth programs.
• Family Programs 24/7 Hotline: (800) 226-0360
• State Family Programs Director: (904) 823-0596

Yellow Ribbon Program: Provides information, briefings and service referrals to all service members, Families, employers and youth throughout each cycle of deployment.
• Deployment Cycle Support Chief: (904) 827-8528

Full-time Support Chaplain / Strong Bonds: Strong Bonds helps strengthen and enhance relationships and provides spiritual resiliency to our military. A full-time support Chaplain provides counseling and spiritual guidance at the state level.
• State Full-time Support Chaplain: (904) 823-0105

Transition Assistance: Transition Assistance Advisors (TAA) assist service members in accessing Veterans Affairs benefits and healthcare services.
• TAA Manager: (904) 790-1630

Military Funeral Honors: Through a cooperative effort with several organizations, the FLARNG provides ongoing support to service members and Families through military funeral honors, casualty assistance and survivor outreach services.
• Program Office: (904) 823-0630

Staff Judge Advocate: FLARNG Judge Advocates provide full-service legal support to Soldiers and their Families, both in the U.S. and overseas.
• Judge Advocate: (904) 823-0132

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7): 1-800-342-9647

MilitaryOneSource 24/7 Hotline: 1-800-273-8255