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.:Domestic Violence Intervention:.

Bldg. 1438
760-830-6345
Mon - Fri: 7:30am - 4:30pm

Domestic abuse intervention programs and one-on-one counseling are available through this program.

.:Family / Individual Counseling:.

Bldg. 1438
760-830-6345
Mon - Fri: 7:30am - 4:30pm

This facility provides counseling services for family, marital and personal issues. Counseling Services provides "Open Door Counseling" each Monday from 5pm to 7pm. Drop in for counseling and information without having to complete any paperwork. This service is offered to Marines and Sailors [single or married] and their spouses who may want some brief counseling regarding a personal or marital issue. Information about other helpful programs aboard the base is available. Licensed marriage and family therapists also available for counseling.

.:New Parent Support Program [NPSP]:.

Bldg. 1438
760-830-7622
Mon - Fri: 8am - 4:30pm
Sat, Sun & Holidays: Closed

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The New Parent Support Program is a professional team of nurses and social workers who provide supportive and caring services to military families with children ages five and under. The team does this through home visitation services, support groups, parenting and prenatal classes.

Daddy's Baby Boot Camp and Mommy's Basic Training are classes for expectant military parents and parents with children under the age of one.

To register for services or to obtain additional information please call us at 760-830-7622.

Prevention and Education Services

The Prevention and Education Specialists offer command briefs that satisfy military requirements for mandatory trainings as well as general classes for family members.  Some of the trainings offered are:

• Domestic Violence
• Child Abuse
• Sexual Assault
• Stress/Anger Management
• Coping With Deployment (as a part of MCFTB series)
• Suicide Prevention
• Couples Communication
• Workplace Stress

In addition, the Family Advocacy Program provides educational materials for various Combat Center and Morongo Basin-wide activities such as Health Fairs, and Community Days. The Prevention & Education Specialists are available to provide topic- specific trainings to Family Readiness Teams. Quarterly Prevention Council meetings highlight topics with military and civilian partnerships in prevention efforts that relate to MAGTFTC service and family members. The Prevention & Education Specialists provide training required for Child Development Center In-Home Providers on child abuse.  This training is required for certification and recertification of providers. Requests for other education services are addressed on an individual basis.

.:Sexual Assault Prevention & Response:.

24 hour Helpline:
(760) 799-0273 (SAPR/FAP)

For more information on sexual assault please visit the MCAGCC SAPR page.

Definition of Sexual Assault

"Sexual Assault" is defined as intentional sexual contact, characterized by
use of force, threats, intimidation, abuse of authority, or when the victim
does not or cannot consent. Sexual assault includes rape, forcible sodomy
(oral or anal sex), and other unwanted sexual contact that is aggravated,
abusive, or wrongful (to include unwanted and inappropriate sexual contact),
or attempts to commit these acts.

"Consent" means words or overt acts indicating a freely given agreement to
the sexual conduct at issue by a competent person. An expression of lack of
consent through words or conduct means there is no consent.

Lack of verbal or physical resistance or submission resulting from the
accused use of force, threat of force, or placing another person in fear
does not constitute consent. A current or previous dating relationship by
itself or the manner of dress of the person involved with the accused in the
sexual conduct at issue shall not constitute consent.

What are your reporting options?
Under DoD's Confidentiality Policy, military victims of sexual assault have
two reporting options - Restricted reporting and Unrestricted Reporting.
Military retirees, dependents, and other civilian victims currently may use
only Unrestricted reporting.

Restricted Reporting:
Restricted Reporting allows victims of sexual assault to receive appropriate
treatment, victim advocacy, and counseling services without triggering a
formal report to PMO, NCIS, and the chain of command.  Restricted Reporting
protects the victim's identity and, except in the rarest of instances,
assures absolute confidentiality.

Unrestricted Reporting:
Unrestricted Reporting allows victims of sexual assault to receive
appropriate medical treatment, victim advocacy, and counseling services.
Unrestricted Reporting informs the victim's chain of command, affords
maximum protection of the victim from his or her offender, and ensures a
thorough investigation of the circumstances of the assault in order to hold
offenders accountable for their criminal conduct.

In order to make a fully informed choice, Restricted Reporting versus
Unrestricted Reporting, be sure to speak to your Uniformed Victim Advocate,
speak with any of the civilian victim advocates at Family Advocacy Center
(760) 799-0273, or speak with your SARC. Once you inform law enforcement
officials or a representative from your command, a restricted report is no
longer an option. 

Protect your right to privacy by understanding your reporting options before
you discuss your personal situation with anyone else - someone who may be
compelled by the Uniform Code of Military Justice or other governing
regulations to report the crime.

To confidentially reach an Installation Victim Advocate 24 hours a day Seven
days a week please call (760) 799-0273.

For more information on sexual assault please visit
http://www.marines.mil/unit/29palms/g1/pages/sapr/sapr.html

.:Victims Advocates Assistance:.

To contact a Victim Advocate, please call:

(760) 799-0273 (SAPR/FAP)

In the event of an emergency, please call 911.

To file a report of domestic abuse, contact the Provost Marshal's Office at (760) 830-6800 and the on-call advocate will be notified.

For medical attention, please contact the Emergency Room at (760) 830-2345.

For incidents that do not require immediate police or medical attention or if you do not want the incident reported officially, contact the Victim Advocate at (760) 799-0273.

.:Substance Abuse Counseling Center [SACC]:.

Bldg. 1437
760-830-6376
Mon - Fri: 7:30am - 4:30pm

SACC provides services for issues pertaining to substance use disorders. These services include prevention, education, screenings, and treatments. Courses provide information on making good choices. Screenings and assessments are conducted in order to provide Marines and Sailors with the appropriate level of care and treatment. Any service member, family member or retiree with concerns about substance use are invited to visit the SACC.