Service providers are available with support both before and after a PCS move. Learn more about how to put the military’s relocation assistance program to work for you. See below for an overview of Military and Family Support Center Relocation Assistance services. Services vary by installation, so check the “Other” section below to see what other services are available at your location.

Programs and Services

Your Military and Family Support Center provides relocation assistance to help make PCS moves as smooth as possible. Resources include:

• PCS planning: Most relocation assistance programs offer consultations to help you with the moving process. If this is your first military move, your first time moving overseas or you have challenging or complex circumstances contact your installation Relocation Assistance Program as soon as possible for support.
• Plan My Move: An online Defense Department relocation tool that provides you with customizable checklists and links to helpful resources for the tasks ahead.
• Military OneSource: A website and call center that offers 24/7 support for moving information and resources. Learn more about PCS basics and download this fact sheet 7 Steps to Make Your Household Goods Move a Smart Move. For comprehensive moving resources and information, including Defense Personal Property log-in details, visit Moving Your Personal Property.
• Workshops and briefings: Workshops vary by location. You may find classes on housing options, moving with children, moving with pets, and more.
• Predeparture briefings: These sessions provide essential information about your move and may be required for some populations.
• Special needs: If you have a child or family member enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program, contact your installation EFMP-Family Support office to assist you.
• Settling-in services: Look for welcome programs or local area tours that may offered. Overseas services may include introductory language classes and cultural awareness activities.
• Foreign-born spouse support: Assistance includes information and referral to resources such as immigration and naturalization.
• Emergency assistance: Sometime emergencies occur while moving. The Military and Family Support Center has the resources to provide emergency financial assistance, as well as information and referrals.
• Authorized housing flexibility options: Eligible service members with PCS orders may be entitled to flexibilities such as extended stays in government housing and early housing eligibility. Contact your military personnel office for more information.
• Spouse licensure reimbursement: Your service branch may reimburse spouses up to $1,000 for licensure and certification costs resulting from relocations or PCS moves. See this Military OneSource article Transferring Your Professional License for more information and specific service branch policies.

Other

Welcome to San Diego! Commander Navy Region Southwest’s Fleet and Family Support Center San Diego Relocation Assistance Program provides a number of services for qualified personnel moving to San Diego. If you have not yet received a Welcome Aboard package from your sponsor, contact our RAP staff to request a free package by mail.

CNRSW FFSC also offers Lending Lockers at Naval Base Coronado, Naval Base San Diego, and Naval Base Point Loma. Kits contain basic kitchen items. Coffee pots, toasters, sleeping mats and irons, and ironing boards are also available when in stock. FFSC Lending Lockers do not include furniture, but RAP staff can offer referrals to organizations that provide free furniture. Kits can be checked out for a maximum of two weeks. FFSC San Diego also offers one-on-one consultations introducing you to area resources.

For more information, visit the FFSC relocation website or contact the NBC FFSC at 619-545-6071.

Additional San Diego resources:

Support the Enlisted Project: STEP provides emergency financial and transition assistance grants to active-duty and recently discharged enlisted military and their families. Contact 858-695-6810 or
866-424-5210 for more information.

San Diego Military Outreach Ministries: The available services include free furniture and household items, strollers, playpens, highchairs, clothing, formula and diapers, weekly food and bread distribution in various military housing communities, and much more. Some restrictions may apply and hours of operation do vary. For more information, contact 619-461-4164.

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society: NMCRS provides financial counseling, thrift shops, a Budget for Baby workshop, the Visiting Nurse program, scholarships, and financial assistance to qualifying individuals. Appointments are encouraged. Contact the NMCRS on Naval Air Station North Island at 619-545-4477.

Armed Services YMCA: The ASYMCA provides in-home social work visits, in-home counseling, emergency food, free transportation to and from medical appointments and a variety of other services. Call
858-751-5755.

School liaison officers: SLOs are in place to serve as a point of contact between Naval Region Southwest commands and the school system. SLOs specializes in serving military students and parents and offer a wide spectrum of services, enabling families to become more involved in their child’s educational experience. Contact your local FFSC to receive contact information for the SLO in your area.

PSD North Island’s mission is to provide administrative, personnel, pay, and transportation support to more than 91 commands.  PSD North Island is dedicated to the future and to providing quality services to our customers including active, reserve, and retired.

PSD North Island is located in Building 515.

Here’s the place to let your fellow vets and retirees know what’s on your mind. Having trouble accessing benefits?

Find NAS North Island retiree services information here.

CNRSW Fleet and Family Support Center, Naval Base Coronado Transition Assistance Management Program (TAMP) is located at Saufley Rd., Bldg. 318, San Diego, CA 92135. CNRSW Fleet and Family Support Center, Naval Base Coronado Transition Assistance Management Program (TAMP) can be reached by their main phone number at (619) 545-6075. Alternatively, you can reach CNRSW Fleet and Family Support Center, Naval Base Coronado Transition Assistance Management Program (TAMP) by phone at (619) 545-6071. The listed DSN line is 312-735-6071.

Purple Paws Pet Clinic is a private animal clinic near Naval Air Station North Island Coronado.

Purple Paws Pet Clinic has become the leading veterinary clinic serving Coronado, San Diego, and surrounding areas because we believe that pets are part of the family — yours and ours. And the family deserves the very best care. We provide high-quality, compassionate pet care. Our experienced doctors and staff treat each patient as their own and each client as a friend. We combine sound medical expertise, exceptional client service, and a deep passion for animals to create an authentic one-of-a-kind veterinary care experience.

From the moment you step into our beautifully designed lobby with vibrant, happy colors, you know you are about to experience a different level of veterinary care. Our clients receive a warm welcome from our friendly staff, and your pet receives exceptional quality veterinary care in a modern hospital. The best part is, you don’t have to wait for a few days to make an appointment or spend a great deal of money to receive a VIP quality service.

Purple Paws Pet Clinic is an AAHA-accredited hospital. AAHA-accredited hospitals are Champions for Excellent Care.

Naval Air Station North Island Coronado does not have Veterinary Facilities inside the base, however, all animal care is being catered to by MCAS Miramar.

MCAS Miramar’s U.S. Army Veterinary Treatment Facility’s mission is medical support for the military dogs that are assigned to MCAS Miramar and control of zoonotic diseases. Primary services provided for privately-owned animals are pet registration (if living on base), routine vaccinations, heartworm testing and prevention, intestinal parasites prevention and treatment, flea control, and limited sick call appointments. Health certificates are provided at no cost for PCS moves and at a minimal cost for other traveling purposes. Animals are seen by appointment only.

All animals must be properly restrained while in the VTF: cats in carriers and dogs on a leash. For your child’s safety, no children under 12 years of age are allowed on pet appointment days.

The VTF is unable to provide 24-hour service. Civilian veterinarians are listed in the Yellow Pages. We recommend that you contact a provider with a 24-hour service before you need it!