Stay resilient through every season with Family and MWR. For more on staying ready and resilient, check out our Presenting Sponsor's website: Army Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness.
Fall brings the excitement of change! School starts. Leaves change color. Labor Day and Halloween start the march toward the holiday season. Some of us are finding our way around a new home, a new job, an empty house now that the kids are in class.
MWR is here for you through every season, helping you get the most out of life. Whether you want to learn a new skill, blow off some steam, maintain physical fitness, or just get a better handle on life…MWR programs and services keep you grounded and connected.
Here’s some of what MWR has for you this season:
School Support Services. Let your School Liaison Officer, a youth sponsor, and SSS assistance smooth the educational path.
ACS Programs. Build resilience and get help for handling deployments, marriage, parenting, finances, moving, and other challenges Army Families face.
Library Online Resources. Head to the library for a page-turner…or enjoy an eBook, magazine, movie, or other electronic material without even coming in.
Library Warrior Wellness “At EaZzz” Collection. Give your brain and body a boost by sinking into digital resources on sleep, mindfulness, and stress relief.
BOSS. Let Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) introduce you to your peers—and to opportunities for service and fun.
Intramural Sports. Compete against other athletes for installation-wide bragging rights in fall athletic offerings like flag football and volleyball.
Outdoor Recreation. Enjoy autumn leaves and crisp air while hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping, boating…or enjoying other Outdoor Rec options.
Auto Skills. Tune up your car for the winter, whether you’re a pro or a novice.
Fitness centers. Visit the gym, go for a swim, take a class, or sign up for a race—all great ways to take a cue from the weather and make a change for the better.
Fall travel. Plan a fall getaway nearby or far away without paying a fortune…with American Forces Travel and Army Leisure Travel Offices
ACS Family Advocacy Program. Let FAP help you improve your Family situation, whether with support to new parents, free and confidential counseling, or support to victims of abuse.
MWR Employment Opportunities. Let the change in seasons inspire a change in careers—join MWR for a fantastic job with great benefits and a mission that’ll make you smile!
We Are Stronger Together. Connect to Protect.
Suicide prevention and life preservation efforts are year-round priorities for the Army. Soldiers and their Families can reduce suicide risk by fostering strong connections, staying in touch with their support network and knowing how to get support through available Army resources. The Army’s 2026 suicide prevention month theme, “We Are Stronger Together. Connect to Protect.” reinforces the important role that relationships and small acts of connection can play in assisting those who may need help.
Small acts of connection—checking in, reaching out or simply picking up the phone—can make a profound difference. The Army’s Suicide Prevention and Response Program aims to normalize help-seeking behavior, increase hope, connectedness and reduce the stigma associated with mental health care.
Suicide prevention resources are available to help Soldiers and Families create safer environments and connect with support. For example, lethal means safety involves securely storing firearms, medications and other potentially harmful items to reduce the risk of accidental harm. Actions such as locking firearms, keeping them unloaded, storing ammunition separately and securing medications can help protect Soldiers and Families.
The Army also offers Ask, Care, Escort, a training model that educates Soldiers and Family members about suicide intervention skills. Soldiers and Families can utilize Army training, education and skill development so they are better prepared to recognize when someone may need support. Creating connections that foster hope can help individuals identify concerns early and connect with a chaplain, a Military and Family Life Consultant, a leader or a mental health professional when they need support or assistance.
Additionally, under the Brandon Act, Soldiers may self-initiate a mental health referral through their commander or supervisor in the grade of E-6 or above without having to provide a reason. Soldiers may also contact a mental health provider directly, walk into Behavioral Health or use telehealth services without involving their chain of command.
If you or someone you know needs help, dial 988 and press 1, text 838255 or visit chat.988lifeline.org. Soldiers and Families can access confidential support 24/7. Mental health specialists and the Military Crisis Line are here to assist.
