The Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) is the official charity of the United States Air Force

The Society supports the Air Force Mission by providing worldwide emergency financial assistance to Airmen and their eligible Family members, sponsoring educational assistance programs, and offering an array of base community enhancement programs that have a positive impact on the welfare of Airmen and their Families.  We’re here to meet immediate needs in an emergency.  The Society provides interest-free loans and grants based on the individual situation. 

Armed Forces Team Building (AFTB) empowers you, through self-development and leadership skills, basic Army knowledge and specialized training, to maximize your personal and professional potential.

AER Appointments

• By Appointment (intakes & returns): AER is by appointment for intake or returns. Call our office to schedule.

• Walk-ins (emergency travel): Walk-ins are available for emergency travel (Red Cross messages death or illness), privation due to floods, fires or natural disasters.

Community Information Services (CIS)

The Joint Base Lewis-McChord CIS Program is your information headquarters. CIS provides a centralized point for information and referral to a comprehensive network of internal and external agencies, services and programs. CIS will point you in the right direction. Visit us in our main location in Waller Hall or call +1(253)967-7166.

• Conducts assessments with individuals and Families; and provides assistance and referrals to the appropriate program or agency.
• Maintains an extensive resource file of local public, private and voluntary service agencies and organizations to assist individuals and Families get the assistance they require.
• Ask about WIC and food assistance.

Overview

The JBLM Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free, confidential, referral and counseling/consultation service that is available to DA Civilians, Family Members & Retirees.

The goal of the EAP is to help individuals over the age of 18 deal with personal problems which may be affecting performance, productivity or relationships in the workplace and beyond.

Services

EAP is available to assist with: 

• Short-term counseling/consultation 
• Problem solving 
• Navigating the substance abuse assessment & treatment process
• Diversity & the intergenerational workforce 
• Relationship discord
• Other challenges

Note:  Meeting with EAP does not jeopardize your job — it’s a voluntary program designed to help employees.

Training

Types of training include:

• Communication styles training
• Civility in the workplace
• Employee Resiliency
• Ongoing JBLM EAP Supervisory Training (Supervisors only)
• Ongoing JBLM EAP Training (JBLM NAF or AF Employees)
• Additional specialized training available upon request

For assistancem or to schedule training or an appointment with EAP, please call +1(253)732-2214.

The U.S. Air Force Key Spouse Program is an official Air Force Unit Family Readiness Program designed to enhance readiness, personal/family resiliency, and establish a sense of Air Force Community. Key Spouses are commander-appointed and serve as a vital resource to command teams in an effort to support Air Force Families.

The mission of the Key Spouse Program (KSP) is to provide information and resources to military spouses, supporting families in successfully navigating throughout the military lifecycle.

For Army Soldier & Family Readiness Groups (SFRG), click HERE.