Critical Days of Summer week 11: wingman resources Published Aug. 2, 2010 By Tech. Sgt. James Fountain 17th Training Wing Safety GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- In the days of our forefathers' military, members who had a problem were told to toughen up and sent on their way. If it was a negative event, there were repercussions on top of embarrassment. Talking to someone about stress, alcoholism or anything effecting members, were looked at as a weakness. Lessons learned over time have lead to the creation of helping hands in many areas of expertise. Our forefathers endured tough times without the resources that are available for today's military members. Goodfellow members can even call for assistance when they're on- or off-duty. Airmen at all levels have a role as wingmen. Friends, family and co-workers all depend on each other even though it may not be openly expressed. The military lifestyle forces members to accept co-workers leaving whether it's to a new duty station or work area, a deployment, retirement or even someone taking leave. Their absence creates a hole because people either miss them, that comfortable consistency or just the random conversations. Listed below are resources that can be used for assistance, advice and support at all levels. Goodfellow's CARE line offers eight options for help at anytime and can be reached at 325-654-2273 (CARE): Mental Health, Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, Chaplain, Medical Appointments, first sergeant and Command Post, Safety, Airmen Against Drunk Driving, and Military Family Life Consultant. Other numbers for help are: Emergency fire, ambulance, crime stop: 911 Emergency fire, ambulance, crime stop cell phone: 325-654-7000 / 7001 Chaplain: duty hours - 325-654-3424; after hours - 325-654-3558 Sexual Assault Response Coordinator hotline (24-hours): 325-654-1570 Drug and alcohol counseling: duty hours - 325-654-3122; after hours - 325-654-3558 Medical duty officer: after hours - 325- 654-3059 Military Equal Opportunity: duty hours - 325-654-4293 Mental Health and Family Advocacy: duty hours - 325-654-3122 San Angelo's Crisis Intervention Hot Line: 325-653-5933 Wing Safety: duty hours - 325-654-3894 / 3963 / 3891; after hours call command post at 325-654-3558
