Fleet & Family Support Center
7928 14th Street, Bldg. SDA-344, Suite 238
Norfolk, VA 23505-1299
    * Naval Station Norfolk - 757-444-2102
    * NAB Little Creek - 757-462-7563
    * NAS Oceana - 757-433-2912
    * Dam Neck Annex - 757-433-2912
    * NSA Northwest Annex - 757-421-8770
    * NWS Yorktown - 757-887-4606
    * Newport News - 757-688-6289
    * After hours: 757-444-NAVY or 1-800-FSC-LINE (372-5463)

Charities
USO
AMC Terminal at NavStaNorfolk
Norfolk Naval Station
Bldg LP210
8225 Patrol Rd
Norfolk, VA 23518
757-445-0939(ph)
757-445-0243(fax)
5 am – 10 pm 7 days a week

Navy Marine Corp Relief Society
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
Naval Base Norfolk
Fleet and Family Support Center
7928 14th Street, Bldg. SDA-344, Suite 238
Norfolk, VA 23505-1299
Hours: Mon-Fri 0830-1630
Phone: (757) 322-3134/1171
DSN: 262-1171
Fax:(757) 444-4805 [Director]
(757) 444-4804 [Caseworker]
(757) 444-4810 [Visiting Nurse]

CREDO
CREDO began in 1971 as the Chaplain's Response to the Emerging Drug Order to deal with the use of drgus by Sailors and Marines.  It has since evolved into a retreat environment for servicemembers and their families seeking personal and spiritual developement.  The name has therefore become the Chaplain's Religious Enrichment Developement Operation.  The program is faith based and builds trust with unconditional acceptance and fostering a sense of personal responsibility and a deeper connection to the community.  It is all done at your own pace.  They do not attempt to "fix you" or force you to work on what someone else perceives as an issues, instead they invite reflection and self discovery.  CREDO retreats are open to all active duty military, reserves, retirees, DOD employees and their families at no cost to themselves or their commands. 

American Red Cross
Southeastern Virginia Chapter
American Red Cross
611 W. Brambleton Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23510-1004
Phone: 757-446-7700

Comments

"This is one of the best Fleet & Family Support Centers I have ever seen -- really." -- Meredith

Healthcare in Hampton Roads is anchored by the world-class facility at Portsmouth Naval Medical Center. But while Portsmouth houses terrific specialists, many families opt for the smaller, more intimate clinics where you can really get to know your doctor. If you choose a clinic, be sure to obtain the local clinic phone number for future appointments so you don't have to go through the Tricare appointments line. The clinics sometimes can schedule you at the last minute.

TriCare Mid Atlantic Region
888-777-8343
http://www.tricare.mil

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
http://www.med.navy.mil/SITES/NMCP/Pages/default.aspx

Comments

"Portsmouth Naval Hospital was very good when my husband cut his hand open. There is a Prime Clinic in Virginia Beach that my best friend says is very organized, clean and the doctors are nice." -- ChristinaRush

"Dr. Madren in Virginia Beach specializes in autistic children but is wonderful for all kids! Dr. Brown (dentist) for children in the Kempsville area of Virginia Beach." -- NDwife

"Peds at NMCP" -- bandh3300

Recommend a healthcare provider (including dentists and mental health specialists)

Hampton Roads is a major metropolitan city which incorporates 7 major military bases of three military services: NS Norfolk, NAB Little Creek, NAS Oceana, Fort Eustis, Langley AFB, Portsmouth Naval Medical Center and Norfolk Naval Shipyard. (Click map to see larger view)

The first permanent English settlement was located in Jamestown.  There is also Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown and many other battlefields and museums within driving distance.  The area is not just rich with early American history, but you will find plenty of Civil War sites along the way.  You may also find plenty of historical churches throughout the area. 

One of the biggest attraction to the area is the ocean, of course.  Miles of beautiful beaches to walk or you may want to rent a boat for some deep water fishing.  As well as the ocean you will find a myriad of lakes and rivers for a quieter time if you wish.  You can also take a trip to see dolphins and whales with the boats running out of Virginia Beach.  Just in case you want something for the winter why not check out the Ice Sports Complex in Chesapeake.  Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg has an indoor water park if you get the itch to swim in the winter.

The area is filled with museums, locations for concerts, ballet and stage shows.  There are plenty of free concerts at parks during the summers, so don't feel like you can't afford to see some shows.  If you want an night out without the kids there are plenty of places to go out for a drink and dancing or some live music if you prefer.

Take advantage of your time in the Hampton Roads area to see the sites and history around you.  Your kids will be having so much fun they won't realize they are learning while at the sites.  Look around and make a list of what you would like to see and do while stationed here and go for it!

Comments

"This area is very spotty, meaning some places are really nice and some are really bad, they are often pretty close together.  If a house or apartment is inexpensive, there is a reason.  In this area, you get what you pay for.  The nicer areas in Virginia are mostly clustered in the Northeast corner.  There are other nice areas south of here (Chesapeake) or along the peninsula but they are a far drive to Norfolk and Little Creek and the traffic can be awful here.  A good portion of the traffic in this area is military related." -- NDwife

"It's a safe area but it can be somewhat pricey. With plenty of research, you will be able to find a place! It's close to everything and away from traffic. Just watch out for some floods when it rains!" -- Jiza316