National Council of Coast Guard
Spouses’ Clubs
Spouses’ clubs provide a support system, offer community service, and share educational information. The National Council of Coast Guard Spouses’ Clubs assists new clubs, provides resources and advice, and maintains a directory of existing USCG Spouses Clubs.

United Service Organization (USO)
The USO provides services, programs and entertainment at more than 200 centers worldwide, with a mission to connect Service members to the people, places they love—including “phone home” services and more.

Navy’s Wives Clubs
The country’s only national non-profit that caters to the enlisted military spouses of those in the Coast Guard, Navy, and Marine Corps. There are some 26 clubs nationwide and they run a scholarship foundation in addition to conventions, luncheons and dinners for networking purposes.

American Red Cross
This organization assists military families and veterans with the challenges of military life. Volunteers provide services within hospitals and on Bases, and support families with resources during deployments and emergencies. CPR training is also available and families can receive free smoke detectors for home use. The American Red Cross Hero Care Center verifies and communicates family emergencies to unit commands. *Ombudsmen can also communicate emergencies to unit commands.

National Military Family Association
An advocacy group for families founded by military wives—provides programs and are formidable voices on Capitol Hill, the Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs.

Community Resource of Local Social Services
211.org is a comprehensive source of locally curated social services. Call, text, or chat with your local 211 representative to connect to a variety of services and programs, including: food, housing, employment, education, health care, special needs, and abuse support.