177 th Armored Brigade (1A) Remote Installation Survival Guide for Camp Shelby

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1 October th Armored Brigade (1A) Remote Installation Survival Guide for Camp Shelby

2 Survival Topics Housing Medical, Dental Care and EFMP Schools and Child Care Family Wellness and Resilience Camp Shelby Installation Legal Equal Opportunity and SHARP Religious Services Personnel and Logistical Actions 2

3 Housing Congratulations on your assignment to Camp Shelby, Mississippi. We would like to provide you with some useful housing information to prepare you and your family for your move. We know that moving can be stressful and want to make your housing experience one you will remember in a positive manner. MARRIED SOLDIERS OR SOLDIER WITH DEPENDENTS May Qualify for Government Leased Housing. Government Housing on post is not available at Camp Shelby. This memorandum will provide guidance to assist you in a smooth transition. Housing guidance requires the Housing Office to assist Soldiers in locating off post private rental housing. We provide you the rate of your Basic Allowance Housing for the local area. We then add an additional 20% for out of pocket expenses to your BAH which could be used to pay things like rent, rental insurance, utilities. You are not given an extra 20%. This 20 percent is what the Army states is acceptable for one to expect to pay out of pocket above your BAH rate. We will provide you with the average cost of utilities, subtract it from the BAH plus 20% amount. You should search for a home that does not exceed this amount. You should then begin searching for housing in the local area for private rental. If you are able to find housing for that amount (BAH plus 20% minus the cost of utilities) or less you are required to rent housing off post. (If there is any housing available for this amount or less you are required to rent whatever housing you select.) If for some reason you or the Housing Office cannot locate any housing (houses or apartments) for this rate or less we will submit an application and request government leased Housing for you. Leased Housing is explained in paragraph 3. The Government Leased Housing Program are homes that the Army Corps of Engineers has leased in the communities surrounding Camp Shelby. As Soldiers arrive they complete the required housing documentation and we insure that you are eligible for Family Housing by following the guidance above. Once we determine we cannot find housing as describe above we submit an application to the Mobile District for approval to offer you a leased home on the program. Once approved you are shown homes, once you select your home we will do a walk through inspection, complete all necessary paperwork. The date you receive your keys to your leased house your BAH is stopped. Your BAH is forfeited. You pay for telephone and cable and any other amenities. If you do not like the homes we have available you are authorized to seek private rental housing. We can assist you with this search as well. (Note: Certain breeds of dogs are not allowed, including but not limited to Pit Bulls, Rottweiler s, and Doberman Pinchers, Wolf Hybrids or any canine breed with dominate traits towards aggression) 3

4 Housing SINGLE SOLDIERS WITHOUT FAMILY MEMBERS OR SOLIDERS THAT DO NOT QUALIFY FOR LEASED HOUSING If you are not authorized Family Leased Housing we will provide you with several resources. We will help you as much or as little as you desire. We will give you property management listings, websites and current rental listings. We are able to review listings with you and set up appointments for you with property managers. Please call us days prior to your arrival to Camp Shelby, MS. You will need to fill out the DD1746 Housing Application and it back to us along with a copy of your orders. This will allow us to project and prepare for your arrival. This is especially important if you require four bedroom or larger homes. There are a limited number of these homes throughout the area and we may need additional time to prepare for your arrival. (Note: Some aggressive breeds of pets and large animals are prohibited with many property managers if you rent on your own) Keep in mind that there is no perfect formula for qualifying for government leased housing because it is all based on the available rental market when you arrive to Camp Shelby. BASE HOUSING Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi does have on post house available but is located an hour away from Camp Shelby. Phone (228) , website is discuss waiting times and to be placed on their waiting list. The drive there is about 1 hour and 20 minutes from Camp Shelby. Additionally, the Gulfport Navy Base has housing on post available to you as well. Their phone # is (228) , website is CAMP SHELBY POC POC is Lucinda Pascarella, Housing Manager, at (601) , Cell , lucinda.m.pascarella@usace.army.mil or SGT Brown, (601) at Rodney.l.brown.mil@mail.mil 4

5 Housing HOW TO OBTAIN CRIME STATISTICS IN NEIGHBORHOODS YOU MAY BUY OR RENT A HOME IN: You will need a zip code or an address. It will show a list of crime reports. It will also show circles on the map. Each circle represents a crime. If you click on the circle on the map it will provide information on the crime reported. This website shows you statistics and alerts on Real Estate, demographics, crimes, schools, trends & forecasts Family Watchdog is a free service to help locate registered sex offenders in an area you are looking to rent or purchase a home. Zip Codes: Hattiesburg and (Oak Grove area) Petal Purvis Sumrall Wiggins Gulfport: 39501,39502, 39503, 39505, 39506, 39507, Counties in the Hattiesburg Area are: Forrest County Hattiesburg, Petal Lamar County - Oak Grove Area, Purvis, Sumrall Stone County - Wiggins Perry County - New Augusta Harrison County Gulfport, Biloxi Biloxi , 39531, 39532, 39533, 39534, 39535, Population: add zip code to search bar and it will provide population, # of houses and condos, renter occupied apartments, % of renters and many other things. 5

6 Housing Local Property Managers Cheryl Cranford Delois Smith Realty Willow Bend #2A Hattiesburg, MS Fairley Construction Homes only in Petal area Hallman Property Management Hardy St. #2 Hattiesburg, MS London and Stetelman Hardy St. Ste. 20 Hattiesburg, MS Roger White Enterprise East Pine Avenue Wiggins, MS Stafford Construction Hillcrest Dr. Hattiesburg, MS Shoemaker Properties Southgate Realty S. 28 th Ave. Suite C Hattiesburg, MS Remax Mayfair Rd Hattiesburg, MS Kavanaugh Management th Place Blvd. #70 Hattiesburg, MS

7 Guard/Reserve family members' eligibility requires that they and the Service member "reside with" one another in a TPR ZIP code. If the sponsor is deployed, the family member remain eligible unless they move. Medical and Dental Care Tricare Prime Remote What is Tricare Prime Remote? TRICARE Prime Remote (TPR) provides healthcare coverage through civilian providers for those U.S. Uniformed Service Members, activated guard & reserve members, retirees, and families on remote assignment. You must live AND work more than 50 miles or approximately one hour's drive time from the nearest Military Treatment Facility. TRICARE Prime Remote is offered in the 50 United States only. TRICARE Prime Remote meets the requirements of minimum essential coverage for the Affordable Care Act. Permanently assigned Active Duty members and their families Members must live AND work more than 50 miles or approximately one hour's drive time from the nearest Military Treatment Facility (MTF). Active duty family members are eligible to enroll in if they reside with their sponsor in a TPR location and the sponsor is eligible for TPR. The Service member must be eligible for TPR for family members to be eligible. Guard/Reserve members and their families Guard/Reserve members are eligible for TPR if activated for more than 30 consecutive days. Members must live AND work more than 50 miles or approximately one hour's drive time from the nearest MTF. It is key that you properly register your residence address in DEERS!

8 Medical and Dental Care How it Works: You have an assigned primary care manager (PCM) who provides most of your care. Your PCM will see you first for your health care needs. The PCM: Provides and/or coordinates your care Maintains your civilian health records Refers you to specialists, if necessary Works with your regional contractor for referrals / authorization Helps you find a TRICARE network specialist Files your claims with TRICARE Costs: You pay have no enrollment fees or out-of-pocket costs as long as your care is provided by your PCM or with a referral. Care received without a referral is subject to a point-of-service fee. How to enroll & select a PCM: For information on how to enroll see the Humana Military website: or call at For information on how to select a PCM see the Humana Military website: There are no enrollment fees for TRICARE crime Reserve Profiles All Active Component Soldiers requesting a temporary or permanent profile will need to fill out the attached form that is attached below and have your PCM complete the last two pages. Then submit the form to your Battalion medical rep for submission to First Army to be processed. 8

9 Medical and Dental Care Local Hospitals Forrest County: Forrest General Hospital- (601) Hattiesburg Main Clinic- (601) o After-hour clinics: Immediate Care- (601) Petal Family Practice Clinic- (601) Lamar County: Merit Health Wesley Main- (601) o After-hour clinics: Family Practice After-Hour Clinic- (601) Stone County: Stone County Hospital- (601) Wiggins Clinic-Hattiesburg Clinic- (601) Wesley Primary Care & Urgent Care (After- Hours) - (601)

10 Medical and Dental Care Local Clinics and Primary Care Information Hattiesburg Clinics is a physician-owned multi-specialty practice, cares for patients in over 18 counties in south MS. Please see the list below: Hattiesburg Clinics- Main Hub Petal Family Medicine Purvis Family Practice Clinic Prentis Family Practice Clinic Sumrall Medical center Poplarville Clinics Bellevue Family Medicine Picayune Family Practice Clinics For additional information for Hattiesburg Clinics, please contact Ms. Susie at (601) Merit Health Wesley is a community healthcare provider. They believe in the power of people to create great care. They are over 200 physicians strong, while employing over 1,200 health care professionals. For additional information for Merit Health Wesley, please contact Ms. Beverly Fox-Bray at (601)

11 Medical and Dental Care Tricare Pharmacy TRICARE provides a world-class pharmacy benefit to all eligible Uniformed Services members, retirees, and their families. If you are enrolled in any TRICARE health plan you are automatically enrolled in a pharmacy program. There are 2 different pharmacy programs: TRICARE Pharmacy Program - The TRICARE Pharmacy Program provides the prescription drugs you need, when you need them, in a safe, easy, and cost-effective manner. TRICARE Maintenance Medications Program - All persons taking select maintenance medications must receive refills via TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery or use a military pharmacy (Keesler Air Force Base) instead of using retail pharmacies. Fill your specialty prescriptions through mail order with TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery. Find a Participating Pharmacy Near You: More than 58,000 pharmacy locations are in the TRICARE retail pharmacy network, including national chains, grocery chains and independent pharmacies. Find a Pharmacy that Offers Vaccines Vaccines administered at your retail pharmacy usually don't require an appointment and use the same effective medications as your physician's office. Some pharmacies on the list may have an on-site clinic that offers flu vaccines. Be sure to get your vaccine from the pharmacist at the pharmacy, not from the clinic. Before you visit the pharmacy, call them to verify their current vaccination schedule, availability and any age restrictions. Phone numbers are available through our Find a Pharmacy feature. Be sure to present your military ID at the time of service. 11

12 Medical and Dental Care Tricare Designated Pharmacies In The Hattiesburg Area ADVANCED RX PHARMACY ADVANTAGE MEDICAL PHARMACY AMI RX AUXILIUM SPECIALTY APOTHECARY DOWNTOWN PHARMACY FAIRVIEW PHARMACY QUEST PHARMACY RITE AID SAM'S TARGET PHARMACY WALGREEN WALNUT SQUARE PHARMACY FRED'S PHARMACY FREEDOM PHARMACY MAGNOLIA SPECIALTY PHARMACY NEWPOINTE PHARMACY OAK GROVE PHARMACY OWL DRUG STORE PINE BELT MENTAL HLTH RESOURCE UNICARE RX USM CLINIC VITAL CARE COMPOUNDER WAL MART WINN DIXIE PHARMACY 12

13 Medical and Dental Care Tricare Active Duty Dental Program (ADDP) What is ADDP? The ADDP provides authorized private sector dental benefits under two distinct components for Active Duty Service Members (ADSMs) who are either: Referred from a military dental treatment facility (DTF) (DTF-referred) or reside and work (duty location) greater than 50 miles from a military DTF as part of the Remote Active Duty Dental Program (Remote ADDP). United Concordia pays claims for authorized dental care. Treatment must be provided by a United Concordia network dentist in order to be eligible for payment. Eligibility Who is eligible? The ADDP is available to ADSMs of the Uniformed Services to include: o U.S. Army o National Guard and Reserve Component sponsors called or ordered to active duty for more than 30 consecutive days and Early Activators o Family members of active duty uniformed services personnel o Family members of National Guard and Reserve service members o Line of Duty (LOD) service members** Note: ** LOD documentation must be submitted to United Concordia prior to receipt of private sector dental care. Submission is NOT considered authorization. The Government will review the LOD paperwork and United Concordia will notify ADSMs of the determination. Eligibility Who is not eligible? o National Guard and Reserve service members who are not on active duty for more than 30 days o Former spouses o Parents and parents-in-law o Disabled veterans 13

14 Medical and Dental Care ADSM Dental Readiness United Concordia will track dental readiness classification for all remote ADSMs who utilize the ADDP. Civilian dentists will report the dental readiness of the remote ADSM on each claim submitted. Remind your dentist to include your Dental Readiness Classification on the claim form. ADSM Benefits The ADDP will only pay for covered dental benefits, non-covered dental benefits specifically authorized by the Government, and those dental benefits that require and have received authorization prior to receipt of dental care. If you elect to receive non-covered services, you will be responsible for payment. Routine Care As a remote ADSM, you may personally coordinate your routine covered dental procedures (e.g. examinations, cleanings, fillings) as long as: o Dental treatment is less than $750 per procedure or appointment or o The cumulative total is less than $1,500 for treatment plans completed within a consecutive 12-month period AND o The procedure must be a covered benefit as listed in The Active Duty Dental Benefit. (Available on the ADDP website): o An Appointment Control Number (ACN) provided by United Concordia must be obtained prior to receipt of care for all courses of treatment, regardless of cost. 14

15 Medical and Dental Care Specialty Care As a remote ADSM, you must receive authorization prior to receiving: o Specialty dental care (e.g., crowns, bridges, dentures, periodontal treatment)* o Dental care in excess of $750 per procedure or appointment o Dental care with a cumulative total greater than $1,500 for treatment plans completed within a consecutive 12-month period o Dental care from a non-network dentist o For implant specialty services, you will also need a Command Memorandum from your unit signed by the unit commander or designated representative. This should be submitted by the civilian dentist as an attachment with the completed Authorization Request Form. o Orthodontics is not an approved service for Remote Active Duty Service Members. Emergency Care Emergency dental care procedures under the ADDP for remote service members consist of the following: o Emergency dental care does not require an authorization or Appointment Control Number (ACN). o Emergency dental care includes any treatment necessary to relieve pain, treat infection, or control bleeding. Root canal treatment may be needed to relieve pain and infection, and is considered emergency dental care. o Crowns, bridges, and denture services are not considered emergency dental care and, therefore, are not covered. As such, ADSMs who elect to receive non-covered services as part of an episode of emergency dental care are responsible for payment of these services. It is recommended that you use a United Concordia network dentist for emergency dental care. Although this is not required, any follow-up care with a non-network dentist will not be authorized and you will be responsible for payment. Additional dental information The following site is for getting your Appointment Control Number (ACN) for dental visits: The following site will aid you / dependents on finding a dentist on the economy: Please ensure you (Soldier Only) provide the DD form 2813 for each dental visit as it will be needed to update you DRC status. You / dependents can also utilize Keesler AFB Dental Services by calling

16 Medical and Dental Care Keesler AFB Medical Services Keesler Medical Center A-Z on what they offer Sheets/Display/Article/607115/clinics-and-services-n-z/ Keesler Air Force Base (PHA, Hearing, Vision, Dental, and most IMM) for Soldiers and dependents * All services based on space availability and Keesler has to be your Primary Care Manager for your dependents. Making an appointment: TRICARE Prime beneficiaries enrolled to the Keesler Hospital may use the or 376-CARE (2273) appointment line to book or cancel appointments and leave telephone consults for their primary care managers Best location is Keesler Dental Clinic: Located in building 0824, two blocks west of Keesler Hospital. Priority is given to active duty. NOTE: May take up to 2-3 weeks to update in MEDPROS Hours of operation: MON-THUR and on Friday. 16

17 Medical and Dental Care Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) What is the program about? It's all about helping your family navigate the medical and educational system, so you can have more peace of mind about your family member's care. We assist by: o Identifying and enrolling family members with special medical or educational needs. o Finding out what services are available at your present or new duty station. o Supporting your family with information, referrals and non-clinical case management to access services. EMFP offers two important kinds of help The EFMP helps families in two big ways: by making sure special needs are considered during assignments, and by easing access to assistance wherever you are. o Assignment coordination: While military mission is always the driving force behind a service member's assignment, the Exceptional Family Member Program helps make sure that family members' documented needs are considered during relocations. This is important because access to appropriate medical and educational services may be limited in overseas and remote locations. With assignment coordination, you can be more assured that your family member's needs will be considered, so you can focus more clearly on missionrelated responsibilities. o Family support: This part of the program helps families identify and access programs and services. Family support providers can put you on the path to empowerment by: Providing information and referral services for both military and community services Helping you find and navigate programs in new locations. Giving "warm handoffs" to the Exceptional Family Member Program at new locations. Finding ways to bridge gaps in programs, services and supports Informing you about available local school and early intervention services Providing non-clinical case management, including individualized services plans Offering opportunities for families with special needs to connect Helping families understand what is offered, how to determine eligibility and how to apply for benefits and entitlements How do you get started? You get started by contacting Ms. Rita Kora at or rita.kora.civ@mail.mil More information on EFMP is available at and includes enrollment and screening information. 17

18 Medical and Dental Care AC Best Medical Practices (NOT for Dependents) Best location is utilizing Camp Shelby TMC (Hearing, HIV, Vision and most Immunizations) Note: PHA will be temporarily discontinued for 90 days (please see PHA requirements) Walk-in Hours: MON-FRI TMC POC: SFC Evans at or (601) NOTE: Exemptions can be used for immunizations only. There are NO coded exempts for Soldiers transitioning or retiring. (Soldiers / Dependents) Keesler Air Force Base (Hearing, Vision, Dental, and most IMM) * All services based on space availability Making an appointment: TRICARE Prime beneficiaries enrolled to the Keesler Hospital may use the or 376-CARE (2273) appointment line to book or cancel appointments and leave telephone consults for their primary care managers. Best location is Keesler Dental Clinic: Located in building 0824, two blocks west of Keesler Hospital. Priority is given to active duty. NOTE: May take up to 2-3 weeks to update in MEDPROS Hours of operation: MON-THUR and on Friday (Not for dependents) Physical Assessments (PHA) Annual Requirements: Option 1: Logistic Health Incorporated (LHI). Contact the LHI office to schedule PHA appointments. Refer to paragraph e. (3) for LHI contact information. Soldiers will complete the online portion prior to scheduled appointment. Refer to paragraph f. (1) for PHA Online Instructions. Option 2: Keesler Air Force Base (AFB). Soldiers enrolled or not enrolled at Keesler AFB as their Prime Care Manager (PCM) can be seen for their PHA. o Soldiers will complete the online portion prior to scheduled appointment. o PHAs will be conducted in the Public Health section located on the ground floor of Keesler Hospital across from the Immunizations section. o Soldiers will contact Keesler AFB Hospital Patient Administration Office (PAD) to conduct a mini-registration prior to his/ her appointment. Over 40 PHA (Option 1 & 2). Soldiers must fast for 12 hours prior to scheduled appointment (cannot eat or drink soda pops). Once the Soldier has completed their PHA appointment visit, Soldier will scan their PHA documentation w/ SSN on it to their unit medical personnel to update MEDPROS (note: it must be encrypted). If unit medical personnel does not have access to update MEDPOS then the Soldier will send encrypted documents via to the 177th AR BDE Medical Team. Point of Contacts: LHI Appointment Line, COMM: (877) Keesler AFB PHA Appointment Line, COMM: (228) Keesler AFB Hospital PAD Office, COMM (228) / 4723.

19 LAMAR COUNTY DISTRICT Baxterville/Lumberton Baxterville School K-8 th in Hattiesburg in Oak Grove Area Longleaf Elementary School, Grades K-5 Oak Grove Primary, Grades K-1st Oak Grove Lower Elementary, Grades 2-3 Oak Grove Upper Elementary, Grades 4-5 Oak Grove Middle School, Grades 6-8 Oak Grove High School, Grades 9-12 Purvis Purvis Lower Elementary, Grades K-2 nd Purvis Upper Elementary, Grades 3 rd -5 th Purvis Middle School, Grades 6 th -8 th Purvis High School, Grades 9-12 Lamar County Center for Technical Education, Grades 9-12 Sumrall Sumrall Elementary School, Grades K-5 Sumrall Middle School, Grades 6-8 Sumrall High School, Grades 9-12 This information can be found on FORREST COUNTY North Hattiesburg Area North Forrest Elementary, K-8 North Forrest High School, Grades 9-12 Rawls Springs Attendance Center, K-6 South Hattiesburg Area Earl Travillion, Grades K-8 Dixie Attendance Center, Grades K-8 (Dixie, near Camp Shelby) Brooklyn, MS South Forrest, Grades K-8 This information can be found at High School in Brooklyn MS, however not part of Forrest County School District Forrest County Agricultural High, Grades 9-12 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO Schools K-12 Grade Petal Schools Petal Primary, Grades K-2 Petal Upper Elementary, Grades 3-5 Petal Middle, Grades 6-8 Petal High, Grades 9-12 This information can be found at HATTIESBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT Hattiesburg Elementary Schools, Grades K-6 Burney Elementary Grace Christian Elementry School Hawkins Elementary Rowan Elemetary Woodley Elementary Thames Elementary Middle School N R. Burger Middle School 7-8 High School Hattiesburg High Other Schools Mary Bethune Alternative School Presbyterian Christian School PCS (Private) Central Baptist School Word of Faith Christian Academy Sacred Heart Montessori Children s House Headstart Pinebelt Early Head Start Program-100 West Front Street, Hattiesburg, MS For rating of schools: IMPORTANT NOTE: Anyone residing in Forrest County can elect to select a different school for their child to attend, however the school must be in the School District, in Forrest County and you must be willing to drive their child to school as bus transportation will not be provided if you elect to do this. If you are unsure call Forrest County School District to make sure before you rent or buy a home. You can t live in Forrest County and elect to take your kids to a Lamar County School.

20 Camp Shelby Schools Liaison Schools Located at Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS. The job of the Schools Liaison is to be a neutral liaison between installation leadership, school districts and military parents and students. Website Day Care Off Post Child Care Providers o Procedures for enrollment vary on the Child Care Facility Army Child Care Fee Assistance provides authorized AC/RC personnel in locating, selecting, and offsetting the cost for off post child care. o Colleges Community colleges o Pearl River Community College o Antonelli College o Jones County Junior College o Southwest Mississippi Community College Four year institutions o University of Southern Mississippi o William Carey University 20

21 Schools Educational Assistance USM Center for Military Veterans, Service Members and Families. o Assist student-veterans, Active Duty and Reserve service members and their families in pursuit of a higher education degree. o Website: o POC: Doug Robinson, Army Continuing Education Center o Offering Soldiers assistance and guidance with improving military education level as well as civilian education. Including: Armed Forces Classification Test Defense Language Aptitude Battery Defense Language Proficiency Test SIFT Test Test Proctoring for College Courses o Location: Soldier and Family Assistance Center (SFAC), 1202 B Jackson Drive, Cp Shelby, MS o Phone /

22 Family Wellness and Resilience Welcome to Hattiesburg, MS! Hattiesburg, MS is primarily in Forrest County and extending west into Lamar County. The city population was 45,989 at the 2010 census, with an estimated population of 46,805 in 2015 and is the fourth largest city in the state. The Pine Belt Region History. The Pine Belt, also known as the "Piney Woods", is a region in Southeast Mississippi. The region gets its name from the longleaf pine trees that are abundant in the region. In the years before Mississippi was discovered by Europeans, Native American tribes populated the state. Specifically in the Pine Belt region of Mississippi, the Natchez tribe resided. The Natchez provided a formidable challenge for French and Spanish settlers, but their population halved less than 15 years after contact with Europeans. Disease and warfare eventually forced them to settle with the Creek people or English colonists. The Mississippi Territory eventually became a U.S. state in 1817, and the Pine Belt became more populated and Mississippi's main economical attribute next to agriculture. After the American Civil War, railroads were extended into the area. Hattiesburg Hattiesburg has a wide variety of things to do, restaurants, and shopping. A good website to see all that the area has to offer is 22

23 Family Wellness and Resilience Extracurricular Activities Family things to do: Hattiesburg Zoo. The Hattiesburg Zoo is a small 12-acre zoo located within Kamper Park in Hattiesburg. Open every Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Location: 107 S 17th Ave, Hattiesburg, MS Website Paul B. Johnson State Park. Paul B. Johnson State Park is a public recreation area on the shores of Geiger Lake, located off U.S. Highway 49 approximately 10 miles south of Hattiesburg. Cabins and RV parking available, open 24 hours. Location: 319 Geiger Lake Rd, Hattiesburg, MS UpDown Trampoline Park. Roomy indoor trampoline park, also offering laser tag, fitness classes & a snack bar. Location: 101 S 41st Ave, Hattiesburg, MS Website Mississippi Armed Forces Museum. The Mississippi Armed Forces Museum is located at Camp Shelby, approximately 12 miles south of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The Armed Forces Museum serves as the military history museum for the State of Mississippi. Website Grand Paradise Waterpark. Water park with tropical island theme offers myriad rides for all ages, a food court & more. Location: 50 Grandview Drive, Collins, MS Website Pep s Point Waterpark Adventures. Location: 382 Peps Point Road, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Facebook Movie Theaters. o Turtle Creek 9. Located in Turtle Creek Mall. Nice theater with recliners for seating. Website o The Grand 18. Located near the intersection of I-59 and Hwy 98 (Hardy Street). Website 23

24 Family Wellness and Resilience Extracurricular Activities Family things to do (Continued): The Longleaf Trace. o The Longleaf Trace is a 41-mile (66 km) paved pedestrian, equestrian, rollerblade, and bicycle trail located between Hattiesburg and Prentiss, Mississippi, USA. The Trace was constructed in It follows a portion of the abandoned Mississippi Central Railroad line. It has nine stations along its route. o Trail access is from public road access points only, located an average of 5 miles (8.0 km) apart. The following roads hold a rest stop and parking lot accessing the Trace. In Hattiesburg: University of Southern Mississippi, West 4th street and Jackson Road. o Website: Sports Teams in the area: University of Southern Mississippi (USM or Southern Miss). The Southern Miss Golden Eagles football, basketball and baseball games are a great opportunity to see college level sports. Website Biloxi Shuckers. Minor League baseball team in Biloxi, MS. The team is the Double-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers and is a member of the Southern League. Website Mississippi Braves. Minor League baseball team in Pearl, MS near Jackson. The team is the Class AA affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, and plays in the Southern League. Website 24

25 Family Wellness and Resilience Extracurricular Activities Hattiesburg Events. HUBFEST. This is Hattiesburg s premier arts and music festival. The annual event is held in beautiful Historic Downtown Hattiesburg and features four stages of live music, over 250 arts, crafts and food vendors, and a large children s area. The one-day festival is free to the public, with the exception of the children s area, which requires a $10 fee for unlimited all-day play. Over 30,000 people attended HUBFEST in Website Live Music Downtown. Live at Five and SummerTunes are free, outdoor live music series held at Town Square Park in Downtown Hattiesburg. Live at Five takes place on Friday evenings in the Spring and Fall from 5-9pm. SummerTunes takes place on Saturday evenings in the summer from 7-10pm. Website Mardi Gras. Hattiesburg has an annual Mardi Gras parade through town and Mardi Gras Ball every February that are very nice events to attend. The parade is a family friendly event and the ball is a very nice event for couples to attend. The celebration also includes a 5K race, 2 mile walk race and a 1 mile fun run. Website Airports The Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) serves a ten-county region from its convenient location just off Interstate 59 between Hattiesburg and Laurel. Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) and Chicago (ORD) - One flight daily to each destination. Location: 1002 Terminal Drive, Moselle, MS Website: 25

26 Family Wellness and Resilience Local Hazards In Mississippi, venomous species include the Eastern Diamondback rattlesnake, pygmy rattlesnake, timber rattlesnake, cottonmouth, coral snake and the most common, the copperhead. A bite from a venomous snake can be painful at best and even cause death. There are at least fifty species of mosquitoes in Mississippi. They come in all varieties of size, shape, and color. Routine mosquito spraying has been going on in Mississippi for a long time. During the mosquito season, fog trucks roll up and down the urban streets one or two times per week. There are an estimated 1.75 million deer in Mississippi. According to insurance company State Farm, Mississippi is ranked No. 10 in the likelihood of a motorist having a collision with a deer. Local News WDAM Channel 7 news is probably the biggest local news media in Hattiesburg. Website: WHLT Channel 22 news is another media source for the Pine Belt Region. Website: 26

27 Shopping and Grocery Stores Family Wellness and Resilience Shopping Mall Turtle Creek Mall is an enclosed shopping mall in the Oak Grove area of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States. Opened in 1994, it is anchored by Belk, Dillard's, At Home, JC Penney, Sears, and Stein Mart Turtle Creek Dr, Hattiesburg, MS General Shopping Hattiesburg has about every major store you can think of and most shopping is located on Hardy Street. Grocery Stores. The Hattiesburg and Petal area of Mississippi has a wide selection of grocery stores. Walmart (3 in the area), Winn Dixie, and The Corner Market are better stores in the area. Commissary. The closest commissary is at Keesler AFB. Pet Boarding Okatoma Boarding Kennel Lux Rd, Hattiesburg, MS Animal Medical Center of Hattiesburg 3422 Hardy St, Hattiesburg, MS Hawkins Boarding Kennel 196 Springfield Rd, Petal, MS Canine Country Club, Inc. 306 Cox Ave., Hattiesburg, MS ($10 military per day) Veterinary Associates 1907 Broadway Dr, Hattiesburg, MS Cp Shelby Wives Facebook Page There is a Facebook page titled Camp Shelby Army Wives that is a Facebook group page where Army wives as well as women across Camp Shelby and the community post information on activities and things for the community. 27

28 Family Wellness and Resilience Hotels in the Area The nicer hotels in the area are located near the intersection of I-59 and Hwy 98 (Hardy St) about 15 minutes from Cp Shelby. Most of the restaurants and shopping for Hattiesburg are located in this area. Just some of the hotels in the area: Hilton Garden Inn 133 Plaza Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39402, Home2 Suites by Hilton 116 Plaza Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39402, Fairfield Inn & Suites 173 Thornhill Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 30402, Red Lion Hotel 4301 Hard St. Hattiesburg, MS Residence Inn 16 Grand Drive, Hattiesburg, MS (601) Candlewood Suites 9 Gateway Drive, Hattiesburg, MS, Town Place Suites by Mariott 235 Thornhill Dr., Hattiesburg, MS 39402, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites 10 Gateway Dr., Hattiesburg, MS Courtyard by Marriott 119 Grand Dr., Hattiesburg, MS

29 Family Wellness and Resilience Job Services Cp Shelby Cp Shelby has a Transition Readiness Liaison that can assist Soldiers and their dependents. Resources: Helping the Soldier be competitive in the job market through translation of military experience. Assistance with resume writing. Connections with MSES (see below) for jobs in the local market. Connections with Federal Employment Opportunities as well as the network of liaisons throughout the country if looking to relocate. Contact Information: Transition Readiness Liaison, Soldier and Family Assistance Center (SFAC), 1202 B Jackson Drive, Cp Shelby, MS 39401, University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Center for Military Veterans, Service Members and Families USM assists Veterans, Soldiers and their families with resources useful for: Resume writing. Job searches with companies that offer military hiring programs or that are military friendly. Interviewing. Contact Information: Bagby House, 3503 Morningside Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39401, Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) The goal of the Mississippi Department of Employment Security is to help Mississippians get jobs. Through our network of WIN Job Centers, MDES matches qualified, prospective employees with employers. Hattiesburg WIN Job Center - WIN Job Centers are service centers in Mississippi that offer programs and resources geared toward your job seeking and claim needs and are partners in the American Job Center Network. o Contact Information: 1911 Arcadia Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401, Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Closed Wednesday at 4:00pm, Phone: MDES Veteran Services Medical Field Forrest General Hospital and the Medical field hire a large percentage of the local population. Wesley Merit Hospital - Forrest General Hospital- 29

30 Family Wellness and Resilience Seeking Help Camp Shelby operates a Soldier and Family Assistance Center (SFAC). This building is #1302 and is located at the corner of Jackson Avenue and 14 th Street. Below are some of the programs located in the SFAC: Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLC) o Provides short-term, non-medical counseling services to service members and their Families. Phone: (601) Mississippi Military Department Outreach Services on Camp Shelby (SFAC) o Substance Abuse Counselor Drug dependency counseling. Phone: / (cell). o Suicide Prevention Training and Resiliency Suicide Prevention is a continuum of awareness, intervention, and postvention to help save lives. Prevention refers to all efforts that build resilience, reduce stigma, and build awareness of suicide and related behaviors. Phone: / (cell). Family Advocacy Program (FAP) at Fort Rucker FAP helps Soldiers and Families recognize and meet the unique challenges of military lifestyles. Services include seminars, workshops, counseling, and intervention to help strengthen Army Families, enhance resiliency and relationship skills, and improve quality of life. FAP is dedicated to helping Soldiers and Families with the complex challenges related to domestic abuse, child abuse, and neglect. They focus on prevention, education, prompt reporting, investigation, intervention, and treatment. Victim Advocacy Program 24-hour Helpline: Location: Soldier Service Center, Bldg. 5700, Rm. 350, Fort Rucker, AL. 30

31 Family Wellness and Resilience Seeking Help Pine Grove Behavioral Health & Addiction Services in Hattiesburg, MS Pine Grove is one of the nation's most comprehensive treatment campuses. offering outpatient, inpatient, and residential treatment services. Admission to all Pine Grove inpatient, outpatient and residential programs begin with an assessment. Assessments consist of questions regarding current medications, medical problems, legal issues related to illness or problem, substance abuse, behaviors and stressors. Following the interview, the clinician will consult the appropriate physician and a recommendation for treatment or a referral will be given. To schedule an assessment for one of the treatment programs please contact the National Call Center at HOPE (4673). Location: 2255 Broadway Drive, Hattiesburg, MS Phone: or toll free, VA Medical Centers Emergency mental health care is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week at VA medical centers. If your VA does not have a 24-hour emergency room, it must provide these services through a local, non-va hospital. Telephone evaluations at VA medical centers and the national crisis hotline are also available 24/7. VA general information hotline at or visit VA s website at You will be able to find the address and phone number of a VA hospital or clinic near you. Local area VA Medical Centers: o Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Veterans Avenue, Biloxi, MS Phone: or , o G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Canter E Woodrow Wilson Dr., Jackson, MS Phone:

32 Family Wellness and Resilience Seeking Help Military/Veterans Crisis Line The Military Crisis Line, online chat, and text-messaging service are free to all Service Members, including members of the National Guard and Reserve, and Veterans, even if you are not registered with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or enrolled in VA health care. Phone: (800) , Text: , website: Military OneSource 24/7 Support Military OneSource offers a call center and online support to connect you to the program or professional to make sure that you receive the assistance you need. Phone: Be here Peer Support Call and Outreach: For all DoD Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve members and their families, offers peer-to-peer support services. Specifically: Emotional support for those overseas, or for those who need support in dealing with stressors related to deployments or combat. Problem solving strategies for every day stressors such as career, relationships, and financial problems. Resources and referrals for a wide array of issues such as medical needs, Victim Advocate support, higher education, transition/retirement plans, and Family Advocacy assistance. Works with callers in crisis to stabilize the situation, and then make the most appropriate referral for suitable treatment. Website: Safe Helpline - Sexual Assault Support for the DoD Community Text: (inside the U.S.) Text: (outside the U.S.) Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE) /7 Outreach 32

33 Camp Shelby Installation Post Lodging/Billeting - Camp Shelby Billeting is available for service members, retirees, and DOD civilian employees on TDY orders, official orders and other authorized DOD travel. Reservations: Call or reservations can be made online at Call for pricing. Location: Camp Shelby Housing/Billeting Office, Building 2101, Camp Shelby, MS Hours of Operation: Monday Sunday After Duty Hours: If you made prior reservations, your key will be at Building 6606, MP Station, South Gate Entrance. Cp Shelby Lodging/Billeting Options VIP/DV Houses Cp Shelby has houses for short (up to 3 days) rentals. They have three bedrooms with own bathrooms that can be locked separately and the houses have a central living room, kitchen and eating area. Cabins are available on Lake Walker. These are a little older but nice to stay on the lake. Large cabins sleep six and small cabins sleep four. They are also hard to get reservations for, so plan early. Officer Quarters, Senior Enlisted and Junior Enlisted billeting is also available on Cp Shelby. RV parking - RV parking is available at Walker Lake on Cp Shelby. Reservations are made through the Fitness Center at RV rates are $300 monthly, $90 weekly and $15 daily. Sites offer full hook up. 33

34 Camp Shelby Installation Recreation Fishing - Lake Dogwood and Lake Walker (Boat rental available through MWR at ). No fishing license needed for military members and no power boats allowed. Hunting - No hunting allowed in cantonment area. Hunting is allowed in the Cp Shelby training area to all hunters during hunting season with a valid Mississippi hunting license. Museums- MS Armed Forces Museum (Tues-Sat ). Museum is free for everyone. Facilities Location and hours ID Cards/DEERS- BLDG 1001, Lee AVE, Mon-Fri from , lunch , phone Pool- BLDG th St., May-Aug only from on Thurs-Sun Gym- BLDG 1440 Forrest AVE, Normal Hours Mon-Fri, May-Aug days a week PX- BLDG 2600 Jackson AVE, Mon-Fri , Sat-Sun Clothing and Sales- BLDG 2500, Jackson AVE, Tues-Fri , Saturday Barber- BLDG 2500, Jackson AVE, Mon-Fri Tailor and Sewing- BLDG 2500, Jackson AVE, Tues-Fri Access Points South Gate and East Gate- 24 hours North Gate Hours Monday - Friday 34

35 Camp Shelby Installation BDE Foot Print East Gate I-49 35

36 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO Camp Shelby Installation 177 AR BDE Command Row Bldg. #803 S6 Bldg. #703 SHARP & EO Bldg. # IN Bldg. #622 HHC 177th Bldg. #886 Chaplain & R-Retention Bldgs.: # BEB #801 BDE S3 # BSB # FA # AR Bldg. #701 IN-PROCESSING START POINT S1, S4, S8, and MEDO as of 29 Aug 16

37 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO Camp Shelby Installation 177 AR BDE Block Bldgs. #689 & #690 S2 & S6 Bldg. # BRIGADE HQ Bldg. #688 S6 Hub Bldg. # & RC TSBn Bldg. #612 Housing Bldg. #611 S2 Bldgs.: #606 S4 PBO #607 HHC & Supply Rm Bldg # & Supply Rm Bldg # & Supply Rm

38 SHARP The Brigade Sexual Harassment/Assault Response & Prevention (SHARP) Program The SHARP Program s mission is to reduce with an aim toward eliminating sexual offenses within the Army through cultural change, prevention, intervention, investigation, accountability, advocacy/response, assessment, and training to sustain the All-Volunteer Force Events o Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) Entire Month of April Monthly Training For Battalion Representatives Points of Contact o Brigade SHARP OFFICE: Bldg. #703: Office (601) Brigade 24 hr. Helpline: Brigade SHARP SARC: Office (601) Cell (601) Brigade SHARP VA: Office ; o Hattiesburg Domestic Violence Unit: Office: hour Dispatch: 911 Assets Available o Forrest General Hospital, 6051 U.S. Highway 49, Hattiesburg, MS (601) o Mississippi State Department of Health, 5008 Hwy 42, Hattiesburg, MS o Pine Grove Mental Health, 2255 Broadway Drive, Hattiesburg, MS (800)

39 The Brigade Equal Opportunity Program UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO Equal Opportunity The EO program formulates, directs, and sustains a comprehensive effort to maximize human potential and to ensure fair treatment for all based solely on merit, fitness, and capability which all support readiness. Events Special/Ethnic Observances o January; Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. o February; African American History Month o March; Women s History Month o April May; Holocaust (Days of Remembrance) o April: Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month o June; LGBT Pride Month o August 26; Women s Equality Day o September October; National Hispanic American Heritage Month o November; National Native American Indian Heritage Month Points of Contact Brigade Equal Opportunity Advisor: Office (601) ; Cell (601) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, McCoy Federal Building, 100 West Capitol Street, Suite 207 Jackson MS 39269, 1 (800) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (same address as EEOC) (601) Assets Available African American Military History Museum, 305 E 6 th St., Hattiesburg, MS (601) Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, 101 Industrial Road, Choctaw, MS (601)