New MFLC supports service members, families Published May 11, 2009 By by Ms. Meghan Berg Airman and Family Readiness Center OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The Department of Defense has funded a valuable service and Osan is utilizing it. The Military Family Life Consultant program offers short-term, situational, non-medical counseling to service members and their families. The focus of the program is to empower service members and their families by suggesting positive educational solutions that will assist in lessoning the unique stressors of today's military life. This program originated with the Army in 2004 and it has expanded to the Air Force and other branches. The program will supplement existing programs and services, as well as, recommend and refer customers to other resources on and off base. Consultants do not see anyone who has an open case in the Air Force system. Military Family Life Consultants are mandated reporters of child abuse, domestic abuse and duty to warn situations. Otherwise, the services are private and anonymous. The MFLC is housed in the Airman and Family Readiness Center but is not officially part of the center. They also do outreach and can meet with people outside of the office if they like, such as a coffee shop. The program will serve individuals, couples, families and groups, and the consultants are happy to present on multiple topics, for instance facilitating educational groups, as well as attend meetings and events on the installation. Each MFLC will be at Osan for 60 days and then rotate to a new assignment; however, the program will remain the same. All MFLCs are licensed clinical counselors at a Master or Ph.D. level. So if you are trying to decide how to talk to your two-year-old after being away for a year or you just need someone to talk to, the Military Family Life Consultant is here to help. The MFLC cell phone is 010-8672-9055 or call the AFRC during duty hours at 784-5440 and ask speak to the MFLC directly.