The Ombudsman is both a communication link between the command leadership and the families as well as an information resource. If you are unsure what my role as an Ombudsman is please see the description below.What is an ombudsman?Every Command has an Ombudsman who is a spouse of a sailor at the Command. The Ombudsman serves as the liaison between the command and the families. The Ombudsman is the
point of contact for the families. He or she can assist families with navigating through Navy life through resources and information.How can an Ombudsman help me?Navy Family Ombudsmen are key resources for family members, particularly during deployments. Ombudsmen maintain current resource files with information on military and civilian community agencies that can help families solve a variety of problems, and successfully meet the challenges they face before, during, and after deployments. Ombudsmen can also assist families in contacting the Command for a variety of reasons.Navy Family Ombudsman are Confidential except for the following issues that are required to be reported to the proper authorities:(a) All suspected child abuse and neglect,(b) Alleged domestic abuse,(c) Suspected and or potential homicides, violence, or lifeendangering situations,(d) All suspected and or potential suicidal risks,(e) All alleged sexual assaults,(f) Other issues identified by the Commanding Officer as reportable.If there is anything that I can do for you or your family please feel free to reach out anytime! I can help to answer any of your Navy or Command questions. If I don't know the answer, then I will find you someone who does! The best way to contact me is by the email address or Phone number listed below. Please make sure to leave me a message if I do not answer and I will get back to you within 24 hours. [email protected]
