Information & Resources

Assistance includes San Diego information, automated worldwide destination information, resource books and videos, and take-home brochures as well as counseling.  Special workshops are targeted toward arriving or departing personnel and families. 

If you can't find it find it on our web site, our Information & Resources personnel will find the resources you need! For more information or to register, call Naval Base San Diego at (619) 556-7404 (Building 259), Naval Base Coronado at (619) 545-6071 (Building 318), Naval Base Point Loma at (619) 545-8306 (Building 211), or our Murphy Canyon Branch, (858) 277-4259 located at 4867T Santo Rd, San Diego, CA. unless otherwise indicated.

Do you have an urgent need for assistance?

If you feel you need counseling, the Fleet & Family Support Center offers short-term, confidential counseling. No one but you need know you have sought out assistance. Our counselors are certified and will explicitly brief you on the confidentiality levels that we maintain and are required to do by state, federal, and US Navy requirements. Counseling can be arranged at any Region Southwest FFSC by calling 1-866-923-6478.

Do not hesitate to call and if we are not available and you feel this is urgent, call 211 or if an immediate need call 911.

211 is a national information and referral service with local branches. Calling 211 will get you connected to information and referral services within your community. 911 should be used in emergencies.

 

FFSC Resource Table

Don’t have time to visit FFSC? Then FFSC will come to you! FFSC will host resource tables near the main entrance of both Naval Base San Diego and NAS North Island Navy Exchange buildings. Knowledgeable staff will be able to answer questions, and literature will be available about FFSC services, programs, and workshops as well as information on how to contact community resources.

FFSC San Diego Open House

Come and rediscover your FFSC Naval Base Point Loma site!  Learn what FFSC can provide in the way of relocation services, information & referral, transition and spouse employment assistance, life skills and parenting workshops, and much more.  For more information, please call (619) 545-8306.

International Spouse Orientation

Are you a foreign born spouse?  This orientation can help you find a variety of resources to smooth the transition to a successful U.S. and military lifestyle.  Subjects include immigration, education, recreation, and multicultural information as well as a tour of the FFSC facility.  Spouses can also sign up for the International Spouse Network to contact other spouses of similar cultural origins.  Our Relocation and Information & Referral Specialists will provide or research resources to answer any questions or concerns you may have. 

International Spouse Support Meeting

This group is designed for ongoing support to spouses of all countries and cultures. In-depth information on immigration, the Navy and US culture, and fun activities with other international spouses - all in one place! Call for more information and to confirm activities and events.

Spouse Readiness Workshop... Resources for the Military Family

Would you like to learn more about life as a Navy family member, what those Navy acronyms mean, or find out about healthcare coverage and benefits?  Do you have questions about the role of the ombudsman, deployment, housing, or employment and education for spouses?  Learn Navy Basics by attending this orientation.

Workshop Schedules

Make sure you don't miss out! Call today and take advantage of these free services. All active duty, reservists, retirees, and their family members are invited to attend these programs and use the services that the Fleet & Family Support Center offers. Our workshops are classes that are facilitated by one of staff members or specialist from local organizations.

For locations and base acronyms, click here.

Click on the email icon, to submit an online registration. If a workshop or subject does not have an envelope icon, please call or use the email address listed.

All Infomration & Referral classes have been moved to new catagories.

For classes about moving to San Digo check our Relocation web page.

For classes about Family or Spouses check our Parenting and Family web page.