I think my navy son is an alcoholic

[Steve_of_sandspoultry]

contact his command and ask to talk to the Command Master Chief. He or she will get the ball rolling.

Steve​

 

[herefordlovinglady]

Call the MWR on base -- Moral, Welfare and Recreation Department. Speak with someone in the family services department. You don't have to give your name, but give you situation and ask for advice as to where to turn next.

I am sorry not MWR, but the Fleet and Family Services Center (FSC)

Or even contact the Navy Chaplain on base

 

[Chic-n-farmer]

Please take threats of suicide seriously. I wish the people who knew my brother was suicidal had spoken up.
Maybe he wouldn't have died at age 29.

 

[sfw2]

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Steve

Steve knows what he's talking about.

Good luck!

 

[gpamela3499]

Thanks herefordlovinglady I will read the article more carefully in a moment. My son has old me that his job is stressful and dangerous (not from battle) but from hard work and lack of sleep. when he gets off he goes to the bars with friends and drinks then he texts me and girlfriends that he is going to end it all. When I express concern he says everyone in the Navy drinks. His brother says he is just trying to get sympathy from the girls.

 

[gpamela3499]

How do I get the information for those dept. The Command master Chief and the Fleet and Family Services Center. I only know my son is Stationed at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station.

 

[scbatz33]

try here
http://www.navylifepnw.com/site/148/NASWhidbey.aspx

They have a link for support services

 

[Three Cedars Silkies]

Here is the phone number to command support at Whidbey: 866.854.0638

You are doing the right thing, Mom. His life is the most important thing right now...the rest will fall into place when he is safe.

Prayers for him and you....

 

[allcrackedup]

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welll said ...

 

[I have WHAT in my yard?]

Military One Source is the DoD's response to the problems soldiers and their families are having

http://www.militaryonesource.com/home.aspx?MRole=Member&Branch=&Component=

They are not allowed to "ruin his career" unless his actions impinge on his ability to do his job. But, as others said, suicide trumps career issues any day and besides it sounds like he is doing his best to ruin it on his own!

Please go to one source tell them your concerns.