Mental health in Bahrain (Zoran Zeremski | stock.adobe.com)
Mental Health
Fleet and Family Support Center | +973-1785-4046 | DSN: 318-439-4046
FFSC has non-medical counseling for all personnel on base including individuals, couples and families. FFSC also has new or expectant parent support classes and non-clinical therapy life-skills classes in topics like anger and stress management.
Chaplains | +973-1785-4303 | DSN: 318-439-4303
The chapel is a good place to start if you don’t know where to go; they will help you find the resource that fits your needs. Chaplains offer counseling for all personnel regardless of religious preference. Discussions with chaplains are 100 percent confidential.
Military & Family Life Counselors (MFLCs)
MFLCs Offer free non-medical anonymous sessions with specialists for adolescents, children and families. For youth, contact the MFLC via the DoDEA schools.
· Adult/Family via MWR: +973-3686-5540
· Elementary school: 3831-3770
· Middle/High school: 3825-1625
Military OneSource | www.militaryonesource.mil/non-medical-counseling
Confidential, short term non-medical counseling is offered for free via Military OneSource for active duty members and their dependents. Visit the website to access options via phone, chat or video.
Behavioral Health Department, NBHC Bahrain | +973-1785-4169| DSN: 318- 439-4169
The Behavioral Health Department offers reportable short term mental health evaluations and referrals, sexual assault case management and crisis response. No appointment needed for readiness clinic, Sunday – Thursday 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
The Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) and Military Crisis Line (MCL)
Available 24/7 for free confidential mental health support.
• Call: 844-702-5495
• DSN: 988
• Text: 838255
• Online chat: www.veteranscrisisline.net