Yuma Proving Ground community resources

Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) provides a variety of services for the YPG community. Below are some of the services and programs offered. For a comprehensive list visit www. yumamwr.com

The family services team at YPG focuses on prevention and education.

• The New Family Support Program includes services for those who are newly pregnant or recently gave birth.

• The FAP team provides parenting classes and other services for those dealing with family turmoil.

• The Victim Advocacy Program provides services for victims of domestic violence.

• The Exceptional Family Member Program provides resources for children with special needs.

AER provides financial assistance to eligible Soldiers (active or retired) and their families. AER assistance may come in the form of a no interest loan or a grant. Assistance is based upon eligibility and need. Each request is considered on a case-by-case basis. Personnel assigned to MCAS Yuma must seek assistance through Navy Marine Relief Society located at MCAS. participants need is a computer with a webcam. One of the advantages of using TeleFOCUS is that couples or families who are geographically separated can still participate.

For more details on the program call Beth FitzGerald at 928-920-6738.

The ICE program can be accessed from the YPG Sharepoint site and the Morale, Welfare and Recreation website and is intended to provide feedback to service providers at military installations and related facilities around the world. Whether you are submitting your comment anonymously or including your name, all customers are encouraged to provide feedback.

The U.S. Army YPG Branch Medical Clinic offers a place to dispose of unused/expired prescription medications with the recent installation of the MedSafe receptacle in the lobby of the clinic. Anyone can bring in unused medications within the following guidelines:

• No Illegal (Schedule I) drugs allowed.

• Leave medications in original packaging/containers when possible.

• No liquid containers more than 4 ounces. Place in a plastic baggy before depositing.

• No sharps containers, needles, syringes, batteries, aerosol spray cans, trash, medical devices, chemicals, or other hazardous materials.

• MedSafe is only available for use when an authorized employee is present.

• If locked, please return during hours of operation. DO NOT LEAVE MEDICATION OUTSIDE OF MEDSAFE.

The Army’s Sexual Harassment/ Assault Response and Prevention Program exists that the Army can prevent sexual harassment/sexual assaults before they occur. The SHARPs goal is to eliminate sexual assaults and sexual assault by creating a climate that respects the dignity of every member of the Army Family.

– Complainant does not wish to file in writing (no

timeline to report).

– Complainant files in writing and swears to the accuracy of the information (60 calendar days to report).

– Report of sexual harassment, regardless of the means of transmission, from an unknown or unidentified source.

NOTE: Department of Defense Civilian personnel sexual harassment complaints are reported to Equal Employment Opportunity.

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Allows victim to disclose the details of his/her sexual assault to specifically identified individuals (SARC/SHARP, VA/SHARP, Military Healthcare Provider) and receive medical treatment, counseling, and other available services without initiating an official investigation.

Allows victim who desires medical treatment, counseling, other available services, and an official investigation of the allegation to use current reporting channels (for example, the chain of command or law enforcement) or to report the incident to the SARC/ SHARP or VA/SHARP Specialist. Victims are entitled to, a military protection order, legal advice, expedited transfer (military only), and law enforcement investigation into the incident. Filing an unrestricted report will initiate an official investigation.

NOTE: SHARP can assist a military service member, spouse, dependent family member ages 18 and older, and are enrolled in DEERS.

24/7 YPG SHARP Helpline: (928) 920-3104

DoD Safe Helpline 877-995-5247