HENDERSON HALL

Exceptional Family Member Program

IN THIS NEWSLETTER: ▪ Training & Resource Opportunities pg. 2

▪ ADHD Awareness pg. 3

▪ EFMP FAQ: Continuation on Location? pg. 3

▪ TRICARE Changes are Coming pg. 4

▪ Fond Farewell to Laura! pg. 5

▪ EFMP Events pg. 5

▪ RACE! For Healthy Relationships pg. 6

▪ Henderson Hall Happenings pg. 6

Halloween Safety Tips Article from safekids.org

Walk Safely Cross the street at corners, using traffic

signals and crosswalks. Look left, right and left again when crossing

and keep looking as you cross. Put electronic devices down and keep heads

up and walk, don’t run, across the street. Teach children to make eye contact with

drivers before crossing in front of them. Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there

are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible. Children should walk on direct routes with the fewest street crossings.

Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Teach children to never dart out into the street or cross between parked cars.

Trick or Treat With an Adult Children under the age of 12 should not be

alone at night without adult supervision. If kids are mature enough to be out without supervision, they should stick to familiar areas that are well lit and trick-or-treat in groups.

Keep Costumes Both Creative and Safe Decorate costumes and bags with reflective

tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colors.

Choose face paint and makeup whenever possible instead of masks, which can ob-struct a child’s vision.

Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers.

When selecting a costume, make sure it is the right size to prevent trips and falls.

Drive Extra Safely on Halloween Slow down and be especially alert in resi-

dential neighborhoods. Children are excited on Halloween and may move in unpredicta-ble ways.

Take extra time to look for kids at intersec-tions, on medians and on curbs.

Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully.

Eliminate any distractions inside your car so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings.

Drive slowly, anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic and turn your headlights on earlier in the day to spot children from greater dis-tances.

Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. so be especially alert for kids during those hours.

OCTOBER 2017

Have a safe and fun Halloween! Henderson Hall EFMP Monthly Family Social

Saturday, October 28

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HENDERSON HALL

EFMP TEAM We are here to serve you

and your family! 1555 Southgate Road Bldg. 12, Arlington, VA 22214

Office hours: M-F, 8am - 4:30pm

Email:

efmphh@usmc-mccs.org

Website:

mccshh.com/EFMP.html

Program Manager: 703-693-6368

Administrative Specialist: VACANT

Family Case Worker:

703-693-4172

703-693-6510

Training, Education, &

Outreach Specialist: 703-693-5353

The Exceptional Family Mem-

ber Program (EFMP) is a man-

datory enrollment program

per MCO 1754.4B, for those

authorized family members

that require special medical

and/or educational services

based upon a diagnosed physi-

cal, psychological or educa-

tional need. EFMP enrollment

assists Headquarters Marine

Corps with assigning active

duty personnel to locations

where the special needs of

family members can best be

met. EFMP provides assistance

with respite care, medical and

educational resources, enroll-

ment, advocacy, case manage-

ment and family support

groups. All applications must

be updated every three years

or when conditions change.

For more information, call 703

-693-7195 http://

www.mccshh.com/efmp.html

NOTE: All Marines are re-

quired to be briefed by EFMP

staff when checking in/out of

Henderson Hall.

TRAINING AND RESOURCE OPPORTUNITIES Date(s) Time Event Location

Mon Oct 2

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Addressing Problem Behaviors A Successful Team Approach (call 703-770-2980)

McLean Bible Church 8925 Lessburg Pike Vienna, VA

Tues Oct 3

7 pm - 8:30 pm

Medicaid, Waivers, and Common-wealth Coordinated Care Plus (email)

The Arc of GPW (room #2) 13505 Hillendale Drive, Woodbridge, VA

Wed Oct 4 & 17

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Family Yoga (email or call 703-670-4800) $ The Arc of GPW (room #2) 13505 Hillendale Drive, Woodbridge, VA

Mon Oct 9

6 pm - 8 pm

ADHD Awareness Month Celebration at Sky Zone! $

Sky Zone Trampoline Park 1410 Central Park Boulevard Fredericksburg, VA

Tues Oct 10

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Preparing for College: What ADHD Students Need to Know

Oakton High School 2900 Sutton Road Vienna, VA

Thurs Oct 12

10 am - 12 pm

Strategies for Developing Healthy Relationships

The Arc of Northern Virginia 2755 Hartland Road Falls Church, VA

Tues Oct 17

6 pm - 8:30 pm

Transition 101- Person Center Plan-ning (call 301-925-7050 ext. 307)

1401 McCormick Drive Largo, MD

Tues Oct 17

6:30 pm - 8:45 pm

Moving on to Life in the Communi-ty

Lake Braddock Secondary School, 9200 Burke Lake Road (Entrance 14 or 15) Burke, VA

Tues Oct 17

7 pm - 8:30 pm

Autism Spectrum Disorders and Public Safety Considerations: Guid-ance for Families, Caregivers, and Self-Advocates (email)

The Arc of GPW (room #2) 13505 Hillendale Drive, Woodbridge, VA

Thurs Oct 19 & 26

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

IEP Clinic Workshop (email or call 301-934-7456)

F.B. Gwynn Center 9558 Radio Station Road La Plata, MD

Fri Oct 20

8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Pathways to Wellness Conference $ Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax, VA

Sat Oct 21

10:30 am - 3 pm

Accommodations and How They Work

Spaulding Branch Library 5811 Old Silver Hill Road District Heights, MD

Sat Oct 28

8:30 am - 12:45 pm

ADHD and Screen Time: Turning Problems into Solutions $

Commonwealth Academy 1321 Leslie Avenue Alexandria, VA

Fri Nov 3

10 am - 12 pm

Managing Real Estate in a Special Needs Trust

The Arc of Northern Virginia 2755 Hartland Road Falls Church, VA

Legend: $ = cost associated with event

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Excerpts from the National Institute of Mental Health. Visit their website for more information.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a brain disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hy-peractivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development. Inattention means a person wanders off task,

lacks persistence, has difficulty sustaining fo-cus, and is disorganized; and these problems are not due to defiance or lack of comprehen-sion.

Hyperactivity means a person seems to move about constantly, including in situations in which it is not appropriate; or excessively fidg-ets, taps, or talks. In adults, it may be extreme restlessness or wearing others out with con-stant activity.

Impulsivity means a person makes hasty ac-tions that occur in the moment without first thinking about them and that may have high potential for harm; or a desire for immediate rewards or inability to delay gratification. An impulsive person may be socially intrusive and excessively interrupt others or make important decisions without considering the long-term consequences.

Inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity are the key behaviors of ADHD. Some peo-ple with ADHD only have problems with one of the behaviors, while others have both inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity. Most children have the com-bined type of ADHD. In preschool, the most common ADHD symptom is hyperac-tivity.

It is normal to have some inattention, unfo-cused motor activity and impulsivity, but for people with ADHD, these behaviors are more severe; occur more often; and inter-fere with or reduce the quality of how they functions socially, at school, or in a job. While there is no cure for ADHD, currently available treatments can help reduce symptoms and improve functioning. Treat-ments include medication, psychotherapy, education or training, or a combination of treatments. Resources: CHADD: The National Resource of ADHD Online Workshop: 5 Solutions to Common

ADHD Social Struggles 10/4 from 1500-1600 ADDitude ADHD Awareness Month

EFMP FAQ: CoL

OCTOBER is ADHD

Awareness Month

Q: What is Continuation on Location?

A: Continuation on Location (CoL) refers to the stabilization of the family and does not require the Marine to remain in a geographic location. CoL allows the family to remain in the location of the last fully funded PCS as-signment, while the Marine accepts assign-ment at a new duty station. In all cases, ef-forts will be made to maintain the family unit. CoL decisions are made to facilitate the con-tinuum of care for enrolled families. Clarifying Guidance for Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Continuation on Location MARADMIN 029/14

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Excerpts from health.mil and tricare.mil

The Military Health System (MHS) is modernizing TRICARE to better serve you and respond to changes in law and policy. Most provisions will go into effect on January 1, 2018, with full implemen-tation occurring on January 1, 2019. Changes that may affect you and your family include changes to: health plans, costs, enrollment, stateside regions and contracts, accessing care, and what’s covered. What can you expect: ▪ TRICARE Standard and Extra will become TRICARE Select. ▪ You may need to pay an enrollment fee, depending on your plan and when you became eligible

for TRICARE. ▪ You will be automatically enrolled on Jan. 1, 2018 if you already have a plan or are eligible for

TRICARE on Dec. 31, 2017. ▪ The North and South regions will become the new East region. ▪ Certain urgent care and primary care providers will offer extended hours. ▪ You can expect expanded coverage.

What You Can Do Now There is a 9-month transition period between the contracts. To make sure you are prepared for the transition, you can: ▪ Sign up for a DS Logon. ▪ Update personal information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System for you and

your family. ▪ Sign up for eCorrespondence in milConnect so you get important updates. ▪ Sign up for email alerts about the new contracts. ▪ For more information, please visit the TRICARE website. ▪ Update your payment information if you use electronic payments starting on October 1, 2017.

You will be contacted by your regional contractor. Visit tricare.mil/changes or health.mil/changes for more information.

Dates What You Need to Know

Beginning Nov. 1, 2017

The new network provider directories available. Check if your current provider is in network.

Beginning Nov. 20, 2017

New East and West regional contractor’s call center will be open for enrollment questions.

December 2017 The processing of new enrollments will be delayed during December as we transfer files to new re-gional contractors.

Jan. 1, 2018 You’ll be notified by your regional contractor if you’re being assigned a new Primary Care Manager.

Beginning Jan. 1, 2018

Explanation of Benefits (EOB) are going paperless. They will be available electronically only unless you specifically request to receive them by mail.

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We wish Laura the best at her new job!

Henderson Hall EFMP Administrative Spe-

cialist, Laura Jensen, has accepted and

started a job closer to home. In her year

with us at EFMP, she brought enthusiasm

and passion for working with our Marine

Corps EFMP families. We are excited for

her and wish her and her family all the

best!

EFMP Training & Resource Opportunities Thurs Oct 5

9:30 am - 10:30 am

EFMP Sip N Share (call 301-677-4779)

USO Pavilion, 8612 6th Armored Calvary Road, Fort Meade, MD

Thurs Oct 5

8 am - 1 pm EFMP Outreach: Dumfries Health Center 3700 Fettler Park Drive Dumfries, VA

Thurs Oct 12

8 am - 1 pm EFMP Outreach: Fairfax Health Center 10580 Arrowhead Drive Fairfax, VA

Thurs Oct 12

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Story Time with Condi & Shea Potomac Place Community Center Children's Library, 4998 Second Corps Blvd, Fort Meade, MD

Fri Oct 13

9 am - 2 pm EFMP Outreach: Fort Belvoir Community Hospital

9300 DeWitt Loop Fort Belvoir, VA

Wed Oct 18

11 am - 1pm Autism Spectrum Disorders & Public Safety Considerations (call 703-693-5353/696-0783)

Warrior & Family Center (USO) 5940 9th Street Fort Belvoir, VA

Wed Oct 18

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

EFMP Boooling (call 301-677-4779) The Lanes at Fort Meade 2788 MacArthur Road Fort Meade, MD

Tues Oct 24

12 pm - 1 pm Virginia Special Education (call 571-931-0524)

126 Neville Road MCFTB House MCB Quantico, VA

Thurs Oct 26

11 am - 1 pm Understanding the Key Aspects of Special Education Law: How to Ensure You Child Receives a Free Ap-propriate Public Education (FAPE) (call 703-693-5353/696-0783)

Pentagon Library & Conference Center Room B5

Fri Oct 27

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

EFMP Quantico Bowl-o-ween and Family Forum (call 571-931-0524)

Quantico Bowling Center 2034 Barnett Avenue MCB Quantico, VA

Sat Oct 28

1 pm - 3 pm EFMP Family Social: Trick-or-Treat Parade (call 703-693-4172/6510)

Warrior & Family Center (USO) 5940 9th Street Fort Belvoir, VA

Tues Oct 31

6 pm—7 pm Adult Support Group (call 301-677-4138/5734)

Food Court at the PX Fort Meade, MD

Until we see you again!

DISCLAIMER:

The contents of this document do not

necessarily reflect the views or policies

of the Department of Defense, nor does

the mention of trade names, commercial

products, gift suggestions, or organiza-

tions imply endorsement by the USMC.

Henderson Hall Happenings:

Marines Mentoring Program Tues, Oct 10 & 24 2 pm - 3 pm Long Branch Elementary School Registration required. Call 703-693-8378.

Military Spouse Employment Readiness & Resources Wed, Oct 18 1 pm - 2:30 pm Henderson Hall Bldg. 29, Rm 103 Call 703-614-6828.

Job Prep – Crash Course Tues, Oct 31 8:30 am – 3 pm Henderson Hall Bldg. 21 Call 703-614-6828.

Visit mccshh.com/calendar for a full list of events and workshops.

Since 1981, October has been com-

memorated as National Domestic

Violence Awareness Month. The

observance serves to educate commu-

nities, individuals, couples and families

about Family Advocacy Program (FAP)

services and other community re-

sources that can help prevent, raise

awareness of community responsibil-

ity and resources for addressing do-

mest ic abuse. V is it mi l i t ary-

onesource.mil for more information.

You may also call Henderson Hall’s

FAP at 703-614-7204.