Items of Interest
Links and Resources
Family Advocacy Program Command Leadership Training
What To Do if You Are Sexually Assaulted
Counseling Services
The Community Counseling Center provides mental health services to the active duty and retired population and their family. The Community Counseling Center is staffed with licensed therapists who provide counseling services on topics that include, but are not limited to: Individual/Personal Problems, Substance Abuse, Marital/Family problems, Step Family issues, Parenting/Single Parenting, Separation/Divorce, Anger Management, Child Behavior problems, Stress Management, Sexual Abuse, Challenges of Adolescence, Pre/Post Deployment Issues, and classes on PTSD and Combat Stress. The Community Counseling Center also provides services linked with the Family Advocacy Program, for domestic violence and child abuse issues. Group and individual treatment is available for men and women who have been victims or offenders of violence in their relationships. Trained Victim Advocates provide a variety of confidential services for men and women who find themselves victims of violence.
The following is the LEAD (Lifestyle Enrichment And Development Program) and the six Core Groups (assignment to these groups will be determined by the Community Counseling Center Clinicians):
Camp Lejeune’s Lifestyle Enrichment and Development (L.E.A.D.) program is a series of counseling services designed to help Marines, Sailors, and their families aboard Camp Lejeune improve their own lives and enhance their family and professional relationships. In addition to the following groups, individual, couples, and family counseling services are available from licensed clinical social workers and marriage and family therapists. All services are offered at no cost to Marines, Sailors, and their families.
CORE ISSUES
A six-session series (2 hrs. each session) covering the following topics: The Community Counseling Center responsibilities bases on USMC order, Locus of Control, Cycle of Conflict, Power Struggles, Emotional Management, Impulse Control and Family Roles. While the series is open to all clients, generally, it is a Case Review Committee prerequisite for other group interventions. It is open to men and women, civilian and active duty personnel. While it may be appropriate for both husband and wife, the couple must schedule separate sessions at different times. They cannot attend together. The series begins every two weeks.
DOMESTIC CONFLICT AND CHILDREN
This is a single session group (3 hrs). Participants will learn about the concerns of and impact on children living with domestic conflict and abuse. It is open to men and women, civilian and active duty. Couples may attend together.
RELATIONSHIP SKILLS
Four stand-alone sessions (2 hrs. each) covering listening, expressing feelings, identifying and changing distorted thinking, negotiation, problem solving, managing anger, and dealing with an angry partner. It is open to active duty and civilian personnel, married and singles. Couples may attend together.
MEN’S PROSPECTIVES
This is a four-week (2 hrs. each session) intensive process group for males, which will address power and control tactics through an exploration of internalized family and cultural norms.
WOMEN’S GROUP
This is a six session (2 hrs. each) domestic violence group that allows group members to explore and discuss women’s issues. Topics include, but are not limited to, community resources, safety planning, self-esteem, martial relationships, and children.
Call the Community Couseling Center for locations and times. 910-451-2864
Women's Support Group
A dynamic seven-week education and empowerment program designed for present and past victims of domestic violence. The goal of this program is to educate participants in a safe and supportive environment. Topics of discussion: Domestic Violence, Who are the Victims, Self-esteem and Relationships, Cultural Influences, Gender Differences, Reclaiming Dreams, An End is a New Beginning. Facilitators strive to make the group meet the needs of the participants and is designed to work in conjunction with Therapy.
Open to women who are active duty, spouses, retirees, and spouses of retirees.
CREDO is located between the Post Office and the Veterinarian.
Call 910-451-7286 for registeration and a brief Needs Assessment.
FRIDAYS AT CREDO Building in Tarawa Terrace
1000 - 1200
Next Sessions:
18 Apr, 20 Jun, 22 Aug, and 31 Oct
Registration Deadlines:
17 Apr, 19 Jun, 21 Aug, 30 Oct
Community Counseling
Our mission is to provide mental health services to the active duty and retired population and their families. The Community Counseling Center is staffed with licensed therapists who provide counseling services on topics that include, but are not limited to: Individual/Personal Problems, Substance Abuse, Marital/Family problems, Step Family issues, Parenting/Single Parenting, Separation/Divorce, Anger Management, Child Behavior problems, Stress Management, Sexual Abuse, Challenges of Adolescence, and Pre/Post Deployment Issues. We also provide services linked with the Family Advocacy Program, for domestic violence and child abuse issues. Group and individual treatment is available for men and women who have been victims or offenders of violence in their relationships. Professional Victim Advocates provide a variety of confidential services for men and women who find themselves victims of violence. Group treatment is also provided for children who have witnessed violence in their homes.
For more information about these programs search our links below, visit
http://www.usmc-mccs.org/familyLifeHome.cfm or call us at
(910)451-2864.
War Zone Stress Workshop
"Learning To Live With My War Zone Experiences"
When will I feel normal?
Why don't they understand?
How can I tell my story?
Why can't I forget?
What do I do with my memories?
Will I ever be able to sleep?
These are some of the questions those returning from Iraq and Afghanistan are asking themselves. Learn how to live with your experiences. Attend a War Zone Stress Workshop.
Info: 910-451-2864
Voluteer Victim Advocacy
The Community Counseling Center (CCC) Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune is actively recruiting for volunteers (male and female) for its after-hours Victim Advocate Program.
PURPOSE: Volunteer Victim Advocates are needed to provide crisis support services to alleged victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault/rape, and to assess the level of ongoing risk to the alleged victim. Volunteers comprise the bulk of the after- hours part of this program.
DUTIES: The Volunteer Victim Advocate (VVA) provides moral support and information to victims and responds immediately in crisis situations. These services are provided after-hours (1630 – 0730) weekdays and 24 – hour coverage on weekends and holidays.
VVAs meet victims at the Provost Marshall’s Office (PMO) or Naval Hospital should such services be requested and provide telephone consultation as well. Crisis support includes assistance with safe shelter and information about USMC policies regarding domestic abuse and sexual assault.
TRAINING & SUPPORT: Initial training for volunteers consists of 8 hours of classroom and 2 ride alongs from PMO.
A staff VA serves as back up for the volunteer and is available to provide guidance and advice.
Next Training Date: October 27, 2007 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Future Quarterly Training Dates:
January 26, 2008 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
April 26, 2008 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
July 26, 2008 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
October 25, 2008 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
For more information contact: Ask for Ms. Hiza Newby at (910) 451-7299
Uniformed Victim Advocate Training
Two-day training for SSgt's and above. Receive training on the role and responsibilities of the Uniformed Victim Advocate (UVAs). UVAs provide resources for immediate and ongoing intervention and support. UVAs work with victims when the units are deployed. When in CONUS, contact a Staff Victim Advocate at the Community Counseling Center. If you are interested in making a difference and would like more information, call 451-2864 or 451-7285. Email: kim.allen@usmc.mil or ruby.lee@usmc.mil
