“Partners in Care” An initiative of the State Chaplain’s Office West Virginia National Guard Joint Forces Headquarters For more information or To Become a Partners in Care Congregation Contact: Chaplain (COL) Gary Coffey JFHQ-WV Chaplain 1703 Coonskin Drive Charleston, WV Phone: Cell: U.S. Army Chaplain Crest WV National Guard Crest Regional Training Military 101 Morgantown - September 7 Charles Town - October 19 Charleston - November 23 Parkersburg - January 25, 2014 Beckley - February 8, 2014 Air National Guard Chaplain Crest REGISTRATION Call: (Registration open until 3 days before Event - After that on as-can Basis)

D “Partners in Care ” ‘Partners in Care” is an initiative of the State Chaplain’s Office of the West Virginia National Guard Joint Forces Headquarters(JFHQ-WV) The purpose of this initiative is to coordinate support for West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) Service Members, Veterans, and their Families through partnerships with local faith communities. All faith communities are welcome to participate as “Partners in Care” congregations. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed by the JFHQ-WV Chaplain and a representative of the participating congregation formalizes the relationship. The MOU defines the purpose, scope, and nature of the partnership. Support is offered by the participating congregation to all referred Service Members and Families within the limits of the congregational resources and abilities, and free of charge without regard to the recipient’s religious affiliation. Referrals of WVNG Service Members, Veterans and their Families to “Partner in Care” congregations are made through the coordinated efforts of the Commanders and Units, WVNG Family Program Office, and the JFHQ-WV Chaplain’s Office. Guards Members and Families are encouraged to participate in and access their own Faith Community, if affiliated. Referral to a “Partner in Care” congregation by the WVNG in no way implies endorsement of a particular religion by the WVNG. Participating congregations agree to provide the WVNG with a current list of supportive services offered, as well as a congregational point of contact (POC) for coordination and communication of Information, referrals and support. The WVNG agrees to provide training and information to congregations as appropriate to facilitate success of the partnership. It is recognized and understood that WVNG Citizen Soldiers, Veterans and their Families are integral parts of local communities across the State. These Citizen Soldiers and their Families endure the stress incumbent upon those who sacrifice in service to the defense of liberty and the safety and security of both State and Nation. It is further recognized and understood that within the communities are congregations uniquely equipped and able to provide faith-based support to West Virginia Guard Members, Veterans and Families in times of crisis, stress, and need. To that end – “Partners in Care” exists. Agenda 7:30-8:30 Registration 8:30 – Welcome 9:00 – The Veteran – Telling Their Story 10:00 – Talking with Military Personnel, Vets and Military - Start the Conversation - Continuing a Relationship 10:30 – What Military Families Need 11:00 – Partners in Care Intro 11:30 – Lunch 1:00 – PTSD and TBI 2:00 – Pastoral Care and Spiritual Triage 3:00 – Partners in Care – Wrap UP Regional Training The WV National Guard, WV Partners in Care TEAM, and the West Virginia Council of Churches are providing Regional Training for Local Church Partners in Care Points of Contact, Clergy and Laity. Lunch will be provided. Morgantown September 7, 2013 St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Charles Town October 19., 2013 St. James Catholic Church Charleston November 23, 2013 Family Readiness Center Joint Force Headquarters West Virginia National Guard Parkersburg January 25, 2014 First Lutheran Church Beckley February 8, 2014 St. Lukes Lutheran Church REGISTRATION Call: (Registration open until 3 days before Event. After that on as-can Basis)