Military Leader Resources

Leader's Guide for Managing Personnel in Distress
United States Air Force
Good general information about alcohol and drug abuse, with specifics about preventing, recognizing and managing alcohol and drug abuse. Although written for Air Force leadership, information is relevant for other branches of the military.

Leader's Guide for Managing Personnel in Distress
United States Navy
Good general information about alcohol and drug abuse, with specifics about preventing, recognizing and managing alcohol and drug abuse. Although written for Navy leadership, information is relevant for other branches of the military.

Leader's Guide for Managing Marines in Distress
United States Marine Corps
Good general information about alcohol and drug abuse, with specifics about preventing, recognizing and managing alcohol and drug abuse. Although written for Marine Corps leadership, information is relevant for other branches of the military.

Air Force Combat Wingman Program: Airmen Taking Care of Airmen
Deployment Health Clinical Center

The Air Force has initiated a new program to help airmen and their families deal with stress. Capitalizing on the time-honored tradition of Airmen taking care of Airmen, under this program airmen are encouraged to act as a wingmen and look out for each other’s well being. In the words of CMSAF Gerald Murray "Today’s operations tempo at home, and while deployed can cause a great deal of stress, anxiety, and even grief for our Airmen and their families. As any battle commander knows, you have to recognize when you need reinforcements."

Web Resources

Military OneSource

The Navy Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program
This website provides general information about the program, as well as resources to increase awareness about specific drugs of abuse and other information.

Army Study Guide
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program Presentation

Mental Health Self Assessment Program
Screening for Mental Health, Inc.

Referrals customized by individual bases and National Guard Units
Individual Military bases and National Guard Units are invited to add the online Mental Health Self Assessment screening link to their organization's web site. This will provide a direct link to mental health screening and referral services for your service members/families. Sign up by calling the Screening for Mental Health office at (781) 239-0071 (9-5 EST) or online.