Military Resources · Installations & Legal Services

Military Installation Helping Agencies by State

The following military installations in Virginia, Alabama, Maryland, and Illinois provide on-base helping agencies including Family Advocacy Programs (FAP), Sexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARCs), Victim Advocates (VAs), Judge Advocate General (JAG) legal services, chaplains, and Military Family Support Centers. All services are available to Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve, and eligible dependents.

DoD Safe Helpline — Military Sexual Assault (All Installations)

DoD Safe Helpline

1-877-995-5247 | Text: 55247 | Chat: safehelpline.org | Available 24/7 worldwide. Completely anonymous and confidential. No information shared with chain of command or DoD. Operated by RAINN under DoD SAPRO contract. Available to Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve, Coast Guard, DoD civilians, and dependents 18+.

MilitaryOneSource

1-800-342-9647 | militaryonesource.mil | Available 24/7. Provides counseling, financial assistance, legal referrals, crisis support, and installation-specific resource referrals for all military branches in all 50 states and overseas.

Military Crisis Line (Veterans)

Dial 988 then Press 1 | Text: 838255 | Chat: veteranscrisisline.net | Available 24/7. For Veterans, active service members, and their loved ones.

Virginia — Military Installations & Helping Agencies

Marine Corps Base Quantico — SAPR Office

SAPR Office: (703) 784-4263 | 24/7 SARC on-call available. Provides sexual assault prevention and response, victim advocacy, and SARC services. Victim's Counsel (VC) available at no cost to victims. Address: MCB Quantico, VA 22134. JAG Legal Assistance: (703) 784-4610.

Fort Belvoir — Legal Assistance & Family Advocacy

Legal Assistance: (703) 805-2856 | Family Advocacy Program (FAP): (703) 805-5234 | SHARP/SARC: Contact installation operator. Provides wills, powers of attorney, family law, consumer law, and victim advocacy services. 1520 Freedman Drive, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060.

Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall — JAG Legal

Legal Assistance: (202) 685-3035 | Administrative Law: (202) 685-4949. Provides legal assistance to active duty, retirees, and dependents. Email: usarmy.jbmhh.mdw.mbx.jbmhh-cls@army.mil.

RLSO Mid-Atlantic (Norfolk/Hampton Roads)

Region Legal Service Office Mid-Atlantic covers Virginia (except DC area). Provides legal assistance including family law, wills, powers of attorney, landlord/tenant, SCRA, and victim assistance. Contact nearest installation SJA or RLSO MIDLANT headquarters in Norfolk.

Fredericksburg Area — RACSB & CIRT

RACSB Emergency Services: (540) 373-6876 (24/7) | Fredericksburg PD CIRT: 911 (request CIT officer). For military members in the Fredericksburg area not on a base, RACSB provides civilian mental health crisis services and partners with local law enforcement.

Alabama — Military Installations & Helping Agencies

Redstone Arsenal — Victim Advocacy & SHARP

Victim Advocacy Program: (256) 955-6904 | After-hours Advocate Emergency: (256) 508-6613 | 24/7 SHARP Hotline: (256) 924-0795. Provides emergency and follow-up support for victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. Services include safety planning, protective orders, medical accompaniment, and court accompaniment. Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL 35898.

Fort Novosel (formerly Fort Rucker) — SHARP

24-hour SHARP Hotline: (334) 470-6629. Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program. Certified SARCs and Victim Advocates available 24/7. For more information: sexualassault.army.mil. Fort Novosel, AL 36362.

Maxwell AFB & Gunter Annex — Family Advocacy

Family Advocacy Program (FAP): Contact installation operator or visit installations.militaryonesource.mil/maxwell-afb. Provides domestic violence prevention, intervention, and victim services. Maxwell AFB, Montgomery, AL 36112.

Alabama National Guard — SARC

Contact Alabama National Guard JFHQ for SARC and victim advocate services. DoD Safe Helpline: 1-877-995-5247 (24/7) for immediate support.

Alabama Legal Assistance

Military legal assistance available through installation JAG offices. Find nearest office at: legalassistance.law.af.mil. Alabama State Bar Lawyer Referral: (800) 392-5660.

Maryland — Military Installations & Helping Agencies

Joint Base Andrews (JBA) — SAPR Office

SAPR Office (office hours): (301) 981-1442 | JBA SAPR 24/7 Hotline (sexual assault only): (301) 981-7272. Address: 1190 Menoher Dr., JB Andrews, MD 20762. Victim's Counsel available at Air Force expense for eligible victims. Provides sexual assault prevention, response, and victim advocacy.

Fort Detrick — Legal Assistance & JAG

Legal Assistance: (301) 619-2221 | Address: 1520 Freedman Drive, Suite 117, Fort Detrick, MD 21702. Provides wills, powers of attorney, family law, consumer law, landlord/tenant, and immigration assistance. Walk-in notarizations available.

Maryland National Guard — SARC & Victim Advocate

MDNG JFHQ SARC cell: (443) 379-2360 | MDNG JFHQ VAC cell: (410) 979-1155 | MDNG 175th Wing SARC cell: (443) 379-2360 | MDNG 175th Wing office: (410) 918-6102. DoD Safe Helpline: 1-877-995-5247 (24/7).

RLSO Naval District Washington (NDW)

Covers DC area including Maryland. Legal assistance for active duty Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, and dependents. Email: rlsondwla@us.navy.mil. Provides family law, wills, powers of attorney, consumer law, and victim assistance.

Aberdeen Proving Ground

Family Advocacy Program and SHARP services available on installation. Contact installation operator or visit installations.militaryonesource.mil for current contact information. Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005.

Illinois — Military Installations & Helping Agencies

Scott Air Force Base — SAPR & Legal

SAPR Office: Contact installation operator | Legal Assistance: Contact installation SJA. Scott AFB is home to U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) and Air Mobility Command (AMC). Family Advocacy Program and SHARP services available. Scott AFB, IL 62225.

Naval Station Great Lakes — SAPR & Legal

SAPR/SHARP: Contact installation operator | Legal Assistance: Contact RLSO Mid-Atlantic or installation SJA. Naval Station Great Lakes is the Navy's only boot camp and a major training installation. Great Lakes, IL 60088.

Illinois National Guard — SARC

Illinois National Guard SARC and Victim Advocate services available through JFHQ. DoD Safe Helpline: 1-877-995-5247 (24/7). Illinois National Guard: (217) 761-3500.

Rock Island Arsenal — Legal & Family Support

Legal Assistance and Family Advocacy Program available on installation. Rock Island Arsenal, IL 61299. Contact installation operator or visit installations.militaryonesource.mil for current contact information.

Illinois Military Legal Assistance

Find nearest military legal assistance office at: legalassistance.law.af.mil. Illinois State Bar Lawyer Referral: (217) 525-5297. Illinois Legal Aid Online: illinoislegalaid.org.

Military Legal Services — What JAG Can Help With

Family Law

Divorce, separation, child custody, child support, adoption, and paternity matters. JAG attorneys provide advice and referrals; they cannot represent you in civilian court.

Wills & Estate Planning

Drafting wills, powers of attorney (general and healthcare), advance medical directives, and trusts. Pre-deployment estate planning is prioritized.

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)

Protection from eviction, interest rate caps on loans, lease termination rights, and protection from civil court judgments while on active duty.

Consumer & Financial Law

Advice on debt, bankruptcy, predatory lending, identity theft, and consumer fraud. Referrals to civilian legal aid when needed.

Victim Assistance

Legal advice and advocacy for victims of crime, domestic violence, and sexual assault. Victim's Counsel (VC) available for sexual assault victims at no cost.

Find Military Legal Aid

legalassistance.law.af.mil — Search by state, branch, and service type. Available to Active Duty, National Guard (on orders), Reserve (on orders), retirees, and eligible dependents.

All military helping agencies maintain strict confidentiality. Restricted reporting options are available for sexual assault victims who want support without triggering an official investigation. Contact your installation SARC or DoD Safe Helpline (1-877-995-5247) for details.

Protective Orders & Lethal Means Safety

How to Request a Protective Order by State

A protective order (also called a restraining order or order of protection) is a legal document issued by a court to protect you from abuse, harassment, stalking, or threats. You do not need an attorney to apply. Services are free. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 first.

Step 1 — Ensure Immediate Safety

If you are in immediate danger, call 911. Contact your local domestic violence hotline for safety planning before, during, and after the process. National DV Hotline: 1-800-799-7233.

Step 2 — Go to Your Local Court

Visit your local General District Court, Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court, or Circuit Court (varies by state). Bring a photo ID. Clerks can provide forms at no cost. You do not need an attorney.

Step 3 — Complete the Petition

Fill out the petition describing the abuse, threats, or harassment. Include dates, descriptions of incidents, and any witnesses. Be as specific as possible. Clerks can assist you.

Step 4 — See the Judge

A judge or magistrate will review your petition, often the same day. If granted, an Emergency or Temporary Protective Order is issued immediately.

Step 5 — Attend the Full Hearing

A full hearing is scheduled (usually within 15–21 days). Both parties may appear. A final protective order can last 1–2 years or longer depending on the state.

Step 6 — Enforce the Order

Keep a copy of the order with you at all times. Violations should be reported to law enforcement immediately by calling 911. Register the order with local police if possible.

Virginia — Protective Orders

3 types: Emergency Protective Order (EPO) expires after 3 days, issued by magistrate or law enforcement; Preliminary Protective Order (PPO) lasts 15 days, issued by court; Protective Order up to 2 years, issued after full hearing. File at: Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court or General District Court. Free to file. Legal aid: 1-866-534-5243 | Virginia Legal Aid: valegalaid.org | Virginia DV Hotline: 1-800-838-8238.

Alabama — Protective Orders (Protection from Abuse Act)

File a Protection from Abuse (PFA) order at your county Circuit Court. Available to spouses, former spouses, persons with a child in common, or those in a dating relationship within the past 6 months. Plaintiff must be 19+ or have a legal representative. Emergency Ex Parte orders can be issued same day. Full hearing scheduled within 10 days. Free to file. Alabama DV Hotline: 1-800-650-6522 | Alabama Legal Help: alabamalegalhelp.org.

Maryland — Protective Orders

3 types: Interim Protective Order issued by District Court Commissioner, 24/7; Temporary Protective Order (TPO) — issued by judge, lasts 7 days; Final Protective Order up to 1 year (renewable). File at: District Court or Circuit Court. Available to spouses, former spouses, cohabitants (90+ days), persons with a child in common, and vulnerable adults. Free to file. Maryland DV Hotline: 1-800-634-3577 | Maryland Legal Aid: mdlab.org | (410) 539-5340.

Illinois — Orders of Protection

3 types: Emergency Order of Protection (EOP) — issued same day, lasts up to 21 days; Interim Order lasts up to 30 days; Plenary Order up to 2 years. File at: Circuit Court in your county. Available to family/household members, persons with a child in common, and persons in a dating relationship. Free to file. Illinois DV Helpline: 1-877-863-6338 | Illinois Legal Aid Online: illinoislegalaid.org.

Military Protective Orders

Military members may obtain a Military Protective Order (MPO) from their commanding officer in addition to a civilian protective order. MPOs are enforceable on military installations. Contact your installation's Family Advocacy Program (FAP) or SARC for assistance. DoD Safe Helpline: 1-877-995-5247.

Lethal Means Safety — Suicide Prevention at Home & Work

Lethal means safety counseling (also called CALM Counseling on Access to Lethal Means) is an evidence-based approach to reducing suicide risk by increasing time and distance between a person in crisis and the most lethal methods. Most suicides occur in the home. Restricting access to lethal means even temporarily saves lives.

Why Lethal Means Safety Works

Research shows that suicidal crises are often short-lived. If a person cannot access their intended method, they are unlikely to substitute another. Reducing access to firearms and medications during a crisis significantly reduces suicide risk and death.

Most Common Lethal Methods

Firearms are the most lethal and most common method of suicide death. Medications (prescription and over-the-counter) are the most common method of suicide attempts. Other methods include household chemicals, sharp objects, and heights.

Who Should Discuss Lethal Means

Mental health providers, primary care physicians, crisis counselors, family members, and anyone supporting a person at risk. No clinical background is required to have this conversation.

CALM Training

Free training available at calmamerica.org for providers and community members. Teaches how to collaboratively discuss safe storage with at-risk individuals while respecting their rights and autonomy.

Firearms — Safe Storage at Home

Store firearms UNLOADED in a locked gun safe or case. Store ammunition SEPARATELY and locked. Use cable locks or trigger locks on all firearms. Consider temporarily transferring firearms to a trusted person, gun shop, or law enforcement during a crisis. VA has partnered with the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) on safe storage: nssf.org/safety.

Medications — Safe Storage at Home

Keep only small quantities of medications on hand. Lock up all prescription medications, especially opioids, benzodiazepines, and antidepressants. Use a medication lock box (available at pharmacies). Ask a pharmacist about safety packaging. Dispose of unused medications at a DEA take-back location: dea.gov/takebackday.

Home Environment Safety Checklist

Secure or remove firearms and ammunition. Lock up all medications. Secure household chemicals (bleach, pesticides, cleaning agents). Remove or secure sharp objects if risk is high. Install window guards if living above ground floor. Create a safety plan with the person at risk.

How to Have the Conversation

Ask directly: 'Do you have access to firearms or medications at home?' Be non-judgmental and collaborative. Frame it as a safety measure, not a punishment. Involve trusted family members when possible. Document the safety plan. Follow up. CALM training at calmamerica.org provides scripts and guidance.

Safety Planning Resources

988 Lifeline Safety Planning: 988lifeline.org | Stanley Brown Safety Planning Intervention: sprc.org | VA Safety Planning App: veteranscrisisline.net | Zero Suicide Institute: zerosuicide.edc.org | AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention): afsp.org | QPR Training: qprinstitute.com.

If someone is in immediate danger of suicide, call 911 or 988 immediately. Do not leave them alone. Remove access to lethal means if it is safe to do so. Stay with them until help arrives.

Lethal means safety is not about taking away rights it is about creating time and space for a person in crisis to get help. Always approach these conversations with compassion, respect, and collaboration.

Local Resources · Emergency & Health Services

Local Health Resources Near Our Office

Your safety is our priority. Below are the closest hospitals, emergency departments, and health resources near our Fredericksburg, Virginia office. In a mental health emergency, please call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or 911.

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room immediately.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988 anytime, 24/7. Free, confidential support for people in distress.

PEO LLC Office Location

501 Westwood Office Park, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401 | 540-736-7501

Closest Hospitals & Emergency Departments

Mary Washington Hospital — CLOSEST · Level II Trauma Center

Address: 1001 Sam Perry Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Details: Level II Trauma Center · Primary Stroke Center · Level III NICU · 24/7 Emergency Department · (540) 741-1100

Distance: Approximately 1.5 miles from PEO office

Emergency Department at Lee's Hill — Mary Washington Healthcare

Address: 10401 Spotsylvania Ave, Suite 103, Fredericksburg, VA 22408

Details: Full-service 24/7 Emergency Department · Board-certified emergency physicians · On-site imaging & lab · Ambulance bay · SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) services available

Distance: Approximately 5 miles from PEO office

Stafford Hospital ER — Mary Washington Healthcare

Address: 101 Hospital Center Blvd, Stafford, VA 22554

Details: Full-service 24/7 Emergency Department · Board-certified emergency physicians · Comprehensive imaging & lab

Distance: Approximately 10 miles from PEO office

Fredericksburg ER — Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center

Address: 5005 Plank Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22407

Details: Freestanding 24/7 Emergency Room · Board-certified emergency physicians · CT scans, ultrasound, X-ray · On-site laboratory · (540) 736-6900

Distance: Approximately 6 miles from PEO office

Mental Health & Crisis Resources

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 · Available 24/7 · Free and confidential · For anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741 · Free, 24/7 crisis support via text message

Virginia 211

Call or text 211 · Connects you to local health and human services resources in Virginia

RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline

1-800-656-HOPE (4673) · 24/7 confidential support for survivors of sexual violence

National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-7233 · 24/7 confidential support · Text START to 88788

Mary Washington Behavioral Health

(540) 741-1100 · Behavioral health services at Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg, VA

PEO LLC is not a crisis center. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact 988, 911, or go to your nearest emergency room. All PEO services are by appointment only.