Family Programs

West Virginia National Guard Family Programs

The mission of the West Virginia Family Programs is to promote Family preparedness and readiness through education, information, and referral to community resources. Build Community Capacity by forming partnerships, leveraging resources, providing relevant training for the volunteer force, and capitalizing on new capabilities and concepts.

Our purpose is to provide support and resources to Service Members and their Families, while assisting the West Virginia National Guard Command Team in decision and policy making concerning the overall welfare of the Service Member and their Families.

COVID-19 Response

The WVNG Family Programs 24-Hour Hotline:

1(866) 986-4326

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	If you are a family of a deployed WV National Guard Service Member be expecting a call from us checking in! Let us know if you need anything or if you have any questions! We’re here to help! Call us at 866.986.4326 for any concerns you may have!
	We understand that COVID-19 will have a big impact on many of our current financial situations. If you are worried about the impact it may have on your family or would like to find ways to make cut-back or budget plan. Please reach out to our Personal Financial Counselor, Rosa Lee McNeal at 304-410-7332 or via email at PFC1.WV.NG@Zeiders.com.

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Family Programs Useful Information

Yellow Ribbon
Visit the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program website
WVNG POC's for YRRP
Deployment Cycle Support Coordinator
1LT Molli Ruggles
304-561-6721
molli.r.ruggles.mil@mail.mil
Yellow Ribbon Event Coordinator
SPC Hannah Rehm
304-561-6755
Hannah.j.rehm.mil@mail.mil
Military OneSource
Survivor Outreach Services
Survivor Outreach Services Support (SOS) Coordinator
Leigh Ann Hill
304-382-1431 - Blackberry
leigh.a.hill8.ctr@mail.mil
Transition Assistance Advisor
Visit the Transition Assistance Advisor website
WVNG Transition Assistance Advisor
Joseph “Allen” Mollohan
(304) 561-6711
joseph.a.mollohan.ctr@mail.mil
Personal Financial Counsultant
Personal Financial Consultant
Rosa Lee McNeal
(304) 561-6784
pfc1.wv.ng@zeiders.com
Citizen Soldier for Life
The Citizen Soldier For Life (CSFL) is A National Guard initiative designed to provide relevant and timely workforce training, education information, employment opportunities, and financial literacy services. CSFL serves new recruits through the Recruit Sustainment Program, in addition to all service members, retirees, and their families.

CSFL counselors attend drills, annual trainings, Yellow Ribbon post-deployment events and other community events that directly benefit our service members. CSFL offers briefs on career readiness standards, interview skills, resume preparation, 12-month budgeting, and responsible use of credit. They also provide some limited job search assistance and community resource referrals.

Local WVNG CSFL contacts are:

Rachel Moles - JFHQ Charleston
1744 Coonskin Drive
Charleston, WV 25311
304-553-8181
Rachel.d.moles.ctr@mail.mil

Steven Ellison - Glen Jean
409 Wood Mountain Rd.
Glen Jean, WV 25846
304-921-6995
steven.e.ellison3.ctr@mail.mil

Kevin Cook - Eleanor
111 Army Navy Drive
Red House, WV 25168
304-546-0277
cook4243@yahoo.com

CSFL Resources

Road to Financial Readiness
Building a Basic Resume
CSFL Tri-Fold Brochure
Tricare
Visit the Tricare website
WVNG Health Benefits Advisor
Toney Colagrosso
304-552-2938
toney.colagrosso.nfg@mail.mil
Chaplain
WVNG Chaplain
LTC Michael Allen
304-561-6490
Michael.l.allen15.mil@mail.mil
Strong Bonds
Child Development Center
Offers a Best Practices and Creative Curriculum to offer an individualized program that promotes school readiness for your child.
We accept children ages 6 weeks – 5 years old of active duty military members, traditional reservists National Guardsman, Military Authority, and DoD Contractors.
The enrollment process is simple and the administrative staff will assist you through the whole process.
Please call 304-561-6468 for more information.

Family Programs Contacts

WV Child & Youth Program
Susan Izzo
Email: Susan.c.izzo.nfg@mail.mil
Address: 1703 Coonskin Drive, Charleston WV 25311
Phone: 304-561-6821, Toll Free: 1-866-986-4326, Blackberry: 304-881-1536
Donna Truman
Email:Donna.s.truman.nfg@mail.mil
Address:2096 Kelly Island Road, Martinsburg, WV 25401
Phone:304-201-3754, Cell: 304-907-8819
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Family Assistance Centers
24-hour Toll Free number - 1-866-986-4326
Charleston FAC:
Michael Lowry: (304) 561-6545
Email:michael.a.lowry28.mil@mail.mil
Camp Dawson FAC:
Lisa Dixon: (304) 791-4055
Email:lisa.a.dixon22.nfg@mail.mil
Glen Jean FAC:
Heather Neal: (304) 201-3221
Email:heather.l.neal.nfg@mail.mil
Lewisburg FAC:
Kelli Higginbotham:(304)-201-3830
Email:kelli.s.higginbotham.nfg@mail.mil
Martinsburg FAC:
Louanne Kramer: 304-201-3753
louanne.kramer.nfg@mail.mil
Parkersburg FAC:
Amy Long: (304) 561-6107
amy.d.long.nfg@mail.mil
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Family Programs Director
Brittany Watson
Phone: 304-561-6480
Email: Brittany.l.watson6.mil@mail.mil
Airman & Family Readiness
Airman & Family Programs

130th Airlift Wing, Charleston
Beth Melton:(304) 341-6625
Email: elizabeth.a.melton.civ@mail.mil
167th Airlift Wing, Martinsburg
Sherry Lewis:(304) 616-5590
Email:sherry.lewis@ang.af.mil
Family Readiness Support Assistant (FRSA)
Family Readiness Support Assistant (111th Brigade)
Brandi Buckland
304-201-3885
brandi.l.buckland.nfg@mail.mil
Family Readiness Support Assistant (77th Brigade)
Mark Dunbar
304-201-3837
mark.f.dunbar.mil@mail.mil