Branch Health Clinic (BHC) Washington Navy Yard is a new state of the art facility that delivers quality medical and dental care to Active Duty Beneficiaries. The BHC is located in Building 175 on Washington Navy Yard, across from the N street gate. The clinic is open Monday through Thursday from 0700 to 1530 and Friday 0700 to 1200 (pharmacy services until 1530). The clinic is closed after hours, holidays and weekends.

The Medical Department of the BHC offers the following services: primary care, health promotions, optometry, occupational health services, preventive medicine, pharmacy, immunizations, radiology, preventive heath assessments (PHA), and substance abuse rehabilitation program (SARP). Occupational health services for civilian employees working in military facilities are located at the Naval Research Laboratory.

The following medical services, when not related to pre-deployment or PHA, are provided on a walk-in basis: immunizations, health records verification, laboratory, and the preliminary work for physical exams. The completion of the physical exam, including overseas screenings, suitability screenings, pre-deployment screenings, commissioning physicals, and retirement physicals require an appointment with a provider after completion of initial paperwork, which must be brought to the appointment. Flight and radiation health physicals must be conducted at National Naval Medical Center.

BHC pharmacy fills prescriptions for active duty beneficiaries, however the formulary is limited. If a particular medication is not available locally, active duty military and retirees who work at Navy Yard may request to have their medications filled or refilled through the National Naval Medical Center (NNMC) and sent to the BHC pharmacy for pick up. The normal turnover time for medication refills through NNMC is three to five business days.

A BHC Washington Navy Yard must adhere to BUMED, National Naval Medical Center and TRICARE policies in order to maintain the best possible access to care for patients. In order to make an appointment at BHC, patients must be enrolled to this clinic. Non-enrolled active duty personnel are encouraged to select the Navy Yard as their preferred primary care manager site. The BHC medical records staff can assist active duty personnel with registration.

The Washington Navy Yard Dental Department is co-located with the Medical Department in building 175. The clinic provides a full range of dental services for the active duty population of Naval District Washington and tenant commands. These services include general dentistry (fillings), Prosthodontics (crowns, dentures), Endodontics (root canals), Periodontics (gum disease and implants), minor oral surgery (wisdom teeth and other minor extractions), and Hygiene.

Dental walk in Sick Call is available from 0730-1100 and 1230-1400. We can also accommodate patients for walk in dental exams. Please be aware that depending on the number of walk in patients there may be a short wait. For services other than sick call appointments are required. Please call the front desk at (202) 433-2480 to schedule an appointment.

For after hours dental emergencies please report to the closest emergency room or the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. The NNMC Oral Surgery Clinic can be reached at (301) 295-4340.

Patients should report at least 15 minutes prior to appointment time so that staff may perform the necessary check-in procedures. This helps to prevent delays in checking in other patients and allows the providers to see patients in a timely manner. Emergency situations always assume priority status, regardless of enrollment status. In such cases, every effort will be made to notify patients of the situation and allow opportunities for evaluation due to the delayed status or rescheduling of appointments. Exceptions to the above policy may be made for flag officers.

BHC phone numbers:

Quarterdeck: (202) 433-3493
Customer service Advocate: (202) 433-4050
Medical appointments (202) 433-3132
Dental appointments (202) 433-2480
Health Promotions: (202) 433-6311
Immunizations (202) 433-3092
Optometry (202) 433-3937
Physical Exams (202) 433-7339
Medical records (202) 433-3407⁄3757⁄6408
Pharmacy (202) 433-6808

Pharmacy Services:
Please note the BHC pharmacy does not perform refill services. Refills are done by contacting the National Naval Medical Center Bethesda at 1-800-377-1723 or go to www.nnmc.med.navy.mil⁄refill. You may request the refill to be sent to BHC Washington Navy Yard for pick-up. The entire process usually takes three to five business days.

Dental Clinics available in Naval District Washington include:

National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda: (301) 295-5411
Building 2 (second floor)
Open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Washington Navy Yard: (202) 433-2480
Dental Clinic building 175 901 M Street SE
Open Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Closed weekends and holidays

Call for appointments
National Naval Dental Center: (240) 857-2854
NSF Andrews

Chaplain's Office

The Regional Chaplain, Naval District Washington and the staff of Religious Programs facilitate religious ministries for all faiths, provide individual pastoral care together with care for all, and advise commands on religious, moral, and morale issues. Training and ceremonial support are also offered, contributing to the mission of Naval District Washington and area commands, promoting the personal, religious and professional needs of Sea Service personnel and their family members.

The Regional Chaplain's office is located in Building 101 on the Washington Navy Yard and can be contacted at (202) 433-2275. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Duty Chaplain can be contacted after hours through the RDO at (202) 369-7683. Please call (202)433-3752⁄2058 or go online at http:⁄⁄www.cnic.navy.mil⁄ndw⁄Programs⁄CommandandStaff⁄ReligiousMinistries⁄ChaplinRequest⁄index.htm for program information or to schedule appointments, training, chaplain participation in ceremonies or to use the chapel. Chaplains are further located at Enterprise Hall, NSF Anacostia, and can be contacted at (202) 433-3752 or (202) 433-2058; Office of Naval Intelligence, Suitland Md. Federal Complex, and NAF Andrews, Md., at (240) 857-2746; Arlington National Cemetery at (703) 607-8960; NAF PAX River at (301) 342-3811; and NSFA Dahlgren at (540) 653-4848.

Chaplains provide and facilitate infant and adult baptisms, confirmations, weddings, funerals, memorials and other services. Chaplains provide preparatory instruction or counseling prior to performing these ministries, so it's best to schedule an appointment with the chaplain as early as possible. This is especially true in the case of weddings, where faith groups may set time or other requirements. The couple must have the name of the officiating chaplain or civilian clergy in order to schedule the chapel for their wedding. Religious⁄spiritual, pre-marriage, marriage and personal counseling is provided upon individual request and by command referral.

Naval District Washington chaplains work with various agencies to ensure the best professional care is provided. Small group opportunities are available for personal growth, fellowship and Bible study.

Chaplains' “ministry of presence“ can be a meaningful morale booster. In addition to regular workspace visitation, chaplains also provide assist visits, as in the case of a sudden or traumatic loss within a command.

Naval District Washington chaplains provide General Military Training and other training for area commands upon request. Topics include: Values and Ethics, Life Skills Training, Stress Management and Family Readiness.

Exchanges

There is a small Navy Exchange located on the Washington Navy Yard. Other Exchanges in the National Capitol Region include: Anacostia, Annapolis, Arlington, Dahlgren, Patuxent River and Indian Head.

AAFES Exchanges are located at Andrews and Bolling Air Force Bases, Fort Myers and Fort Belvoir. A Marine Corps Exchange is located at Henderson Hall.

Admiral Gooding Center

The Admiral Gooding Center is available for official use only and operates as a technological conferencing and meeting facility for the Department of the Navy. This state-of-the-art facility offers a variety of room orientations and seating arrangements, including fully equipped “break-out rooms.“

The Center also offers Video Teleconferencing (VTC) capabilities and provides a dedicated environment for collaborative data gathering, analysis and decision-making through the use of advanced technical systems and software applications. The Center is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is closed on weekends and federal holidays. Tours of the facility are available by appointment only. For additional information or for scheduling assistance, please call (202) 610-7000. The Center is located at the Washington Navy Yard, 1244 Patterson Avenue, S.E., 2nd Floor (Building 22).

Post Offices
The following U.S. Post Offices are located on NDW installations:

Navy Yard Post Office
(202) 433-2216
1222 9th Street, SE
Building 203
Washington Navy Yard

Naval Air Station Patuxent
River Post Office
(301) 342-7642
459 Cedar Point Road
NAS Patuxent River

Naval Research Lab Post Office
(202) 767-3426
4555 Overlook Avenue, SW
Building 72
Naval Research Lab

Andrews AFB⁄NSF Andrews
(301) 568-0976⁄2164
1668 D Street
Andrews AFB

Credit Unions

NSF Andrews
Andrews Federal Credit Union
Building 1682
Andrews AFB, Maryland

Branch Hours (Lobby):
Monday, Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

ATM Locations:
Commissary, Building 1684
Eastside Shoppette,
Building 3487
Base Exchange, Building 1811

Navy Federal Credit Union
Washington Navy Yard
Building 218
(202) 610-4047
Monday through Friday,
7:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Full service Credit Union with
24-hour ATM

Washington Navy Yard
NAVSEA Cafeteria
Remote ATM
Building 197, 1st Floor,
Room 1371
(Sector Three - Cafeteria)
Washington Navy Yard

Naval Air Station Patuxent River
(301) 863-0005
Building 3144
Lobby: Monday through
Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Drive-Thru: Monday through
Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ATMs: Bldg. 421 (Subway), Bldg. 2369 (Navy Exchange), Bldg. 2185 (North Engineering Complex), Bldg. 2187 (South Engineering Complex) and Bldg. 2272 (Rear Adm. William Moffett Building)

NSF Annapolis
(410) 757-0700
NEX Complex
Monday through Friday,
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

NSF Dahlgren
NSWC Federal Credit Union
(540) 663-2181
Three ATMs (Bldg. 118, Bldg. 1480 and the main credit union on Dahlgren Road)

NSF Anacostia
Remote ATM
2701 South Capitol Street, SW
Building 72, Enterprise Hall

NMIC
4251 Suitland Road,
Room 2N100
Suitland, Md.
(301) 736-2769
Teller Service, Monday through Friday
7:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
ATM: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily

Banks

Bank of America has a full service bank on the Washington Navy Yard. Located in Building 22 (TownCenter), the bank is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information on the bank, please call (202) 624-4001.

Commissaries

Commissaries in the metro area include: Andrews Air Force Base, Bolling Air Force Base, NSF Dahlgren, Fort Belvoir, Fort Detrick, Fort Meade, Fort Myer, NAS Patuxent River, Quantico MCB and Walter Reed Medical Center.

The commissaries accept both the Food Stamp Program and the Women, Infant & Children (WIC) Vouchers. Call the Fleet and Family Support Center at (202) 433-6151, DSN 288-6143, to find out the local Food Stamp Office numbers and locations.

American Red Cross

The American Red Cross is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. When military members and their families experience emergencies such as death or illness of a loved one or the birth of a child, the American Red Cross is there to provide emergency communications, access to financial assistance and other services 24 hours a day.

With the American Red Cross you are never out of touch, even during times of separation from your loved ones. Their toll free number (877) 272-7337 can be called 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to initiate a message, check on existing message or access financial assistance after hours, weekends and holidays. The local D.C. Chapter of the American Red Cross can be reached at (202) 728-6400.

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society

The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) is a private, nonprofit emergency relief organization supported solely by donations from Navy and Marine Corps personnel. Located in Building 208 (corner of 10th and N Streets), on the Washington Navy Yard, NMCRS' purpose is to provide temporary assistance to active duty and retired Sailors and Marines, and their eligible family members. This assistance is in the form of interest-free loans and grants. Assistance can include funds for basic living expenses, car repair, emergency travel, pay problems, medical and dental co-pay, funeral expenses and other needs.

NMCRS also does financial counseling and can suggest ways to reduce debt. Other services include: Budget for Baby classes, layettes for newborns of all ranks, education loans and scholarships, and a thrift store. NMCRS relies on dedicated, trained volunteers from the community. Volunteers gain job skills and work in a friendly, rewarding environment. Volunteer mileage and childcare are paid. Services are offered on an appointment basis, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, to make an appointment or to inquire about volunteering, please call the NMCRS office at (202) 433-3364.

NMCRS Thrift Shop
The NMCRS-sponsored Thrift Shop on NSF Anacostia has a wide variety of clothing (including uniform items), books, toys, sporting goods and household items available for sale. Located in Building 57 (behind PSD), the shop accepts donations during regular business hours only and is open Tuesday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday 3:30 to 7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more details call (202) 610-5419.

Fleet and Family Support Center

The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) is located on NSF Anacostia at 2767 Watson Road, building 72, Suite 101. The FFSC is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The FFSC supports and helps improve the quality of life of active duty and retired service members and their eligible family members. For additional information on any of the programs and services offered by FFSC please call DSN 288-6151, (202) 433-6151.

Personal Financial Management (PFM)
The FFSC provides financial education, training and counseling that emphasizes long-term financial responsibility through instruction on sound money management, debt management, saving, investing and retirement planning.

New Parent Support (NPS)
Babies don't come with manuals. That's why the FFSC has programs in place to help service members and spouses adjust to parenthood. Offerings include: Parent education, home visits, prenatal and postnatal care, developmental screening, parent support groups and information and referrals to community resources.

Exceptional Family Member, Support (EFM)
Families with special needs deserve special care. FFSC offers a full range of assistance to service members and family members, including:

- Referral to medical, counseling and educational services, support groups and respite care providers.

- Assisting families in locating duty stations where needs can be met.

Family Advocacy Program (FAP)
Through Family Advocacy the FFSC offers prevention, education, treatment and reporting of spouse and child abuse and neglect. All efforts are geared toward victim safety and protection, offender accountability and rehabilitation.

Clinical Services

FFSC has licensed counselors who provide short-term, individual, couples, family and group counseling to address relationships, crisis intervention, stress management, depression⁄grief after loss, occupational and family issues and financial difficulties.

Crisis Response
FFSC stands ready to offer assistance to reduce tension and anxiety, help solve problems and develop plans for additional assistance during natural disasters, mobilization, repatriation and mass casualties.

Sexual Assault Victim Intervention (SAVI)
When traumatic situations arise, the FFSC can provide the support and resources necessary for recovery and rebuilding.

Deployment Support
Concerned about how you and your family will adjust during periods of separation? The FFSC plays a key role in the preparation process by assisting commands in getting crew and family members ready for each phase of deployment. The FFSC offers:

- Pre-deployment programs
- Family support groups, work shops and referral services
- Return and reunion training
- Singles and Homeward Bound
- Reunion and Intimacy
- Returning to Children

Ombudsman Support
Ombudsmen are key resources for family members, particularly during deployments. They can facilitate the flow of information between command and family members. The FFSC:

- Train Ombudsmen
- Support Ombudsman Assemblies
- Offers support and up-to-date information about the program

Information and Referral (I&R)
Staff at the Center can provide information on various services and programs that are available throughout the Region.

- Maintains a database of base and community educational, life-enhancing and therapeutic resources
- Provides brochures and fact sheets on local area resources
- Provides skilled crisis intervention and support services
- Makes referrals to appropriate military and civilian agencies

Relocation Assistance Program (RAP)
Whether you're expecting orders for an overseas tour or changing Homeports, the FFSC can help you prepare through a range of services.

- Learn how to deal with movers.
- Get information about personal property entitlements, travel pay and allowances, and creating a budget for the move.
- Plan your overseas move, get your passport in order, obtain information on visa requirements, learn about cultural adjustments and how to accommodate the financial and emotional needs of relatives left behind.
- Learn details about your new Homeport, including housing availability, cost of living, childcare, schools and recreational opportunities.
- Get one-on-one assistance from experienced relocation counselors. The Lending Locker offers use of household goods while your belongings are in transit. The FFSC can lend foldout mattresses, dishes, pots, pans and utensils.

Transition Assistance Management Program (TAMP)
Whether you are retiring or separating, the FFSC can help with your transition from military life to the civilian world. The FFSC's services include:

- A four-day program with classes for retirees or those separating to help address social, financial and professional issues related to getting out of the military
- Employer panels and special briefings
- Military skills and training verification
- Access to public job search registries
- Employment-related workshops
- Access to computerized job databases and printed lists
- Information on veterans' and Social Security benefits.

Family Employment Readiness Program (FERP)
The FFSC helps family members make career decisions and develop employment search skills through education, information, referral and assistance programs, giving family members the competitive edge to secure employment. Workshops include:

- Employment skills building
- Career planning
- Self-assessment
- Job search skills
- Resume writing
- Filling out applications
- Federal employment information
- Networking
- Interviewing
- Resource library

Life Skills Education
Having problems communicating with your spouse, adjusting to parenthood or managing stress? The FFSC provides solution-oriented programs to develop knowledge and social skills to enhance self-esteem and interpersonal relations. In addition to individual and marital counseling the FFSC provides:

- Parenting skills workshops
- Child development classes
- Family life cycles and patterns
- Mental health needs assessment and referrals
- Suicide prevention briefs

Navy College Office

Earn a college degree while you are on duty with the Navy. If you are active duty you are eligible for educational advising, tuition assistance, SMART transcripts and other resources to assist in achieving your educational and career goals. The Navy College Office (NCO) is located in Building 72, (Enterprise Hall) Suite 149, (321 Watson Road, SW) on NSF Anacostia and is open from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. Please call (202) 433-3615 for more information.

Educational Counseling and Advising
Professional counselors assist Sailors in clarifying, defining and achieving their educational and career goals.

Tuition Assistance
Take up to 16 credit hours per fiscal year and the Navy will fund 100 percent of the tuition, up to $250 per semester hour. Tuition assistance may be used for both undergraduate and graduate level classes.

SMART
Sailors⁄Marines American Council on Education Registry Transcript (SMART) is an electronic transcript that validates military occupational experience and training, as well as college level exams completed and other learning experiences. Courses are approved by the American Council on Education (ACE). SMART transcripts are accepted by many colleges and universities. SMART transcripts can be obtained at the Navy College Office or through the Navy College Program website: https:⁄⁄www.navycollege.navy.mil .

Testing
The Navy College Office assists sailors in getting college credits by providing information on credit-by examination programs such as CLEP and DANTES (Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support). NCO provides pre-GED and distance learning proctoring services. Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE)

NCO oversees the NCPACE program. When requested by command, PACE provides free courses to deployed ships, submarines and activities with seagoing UICs.

US Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) Active duty personnel in approved fields, who have completed appropriate Navy technical schools, can enroll in apprenticeships approved by the U.S. Department of Labor. Apprenticeships in various trades must be completed while on active duty. A nationally recognized Department of Labor certificate is awarded to anyone completing the program.

Navy College Academic Skills Learning Program
Commands may request free, instructor taught, academic skills classes in English, math and reading. By upgrading academic skills, Sailors can improve their opportunities for promotion, cross-rating and achieving a college degree.

Learning Center - FREE to all services
Located in Room 147 in Building 72 (Enterprise Hall), the Learning Center is open Monday throughThursday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Navy College Learning Center (NCLC) offers academic instruction for all eligible patrons. You can prepare for CLEP, ASVAB, SAT⁄ACT, GED, college placement tests, college classes and more. Courses are computer-based, personalized and self-paced. Facilitators are available for individual help. Subjects include English, reading, math (through Calculus 2), sciences and humanities. NCLC is free to active duty, reservists, family members (at least 19 years old) and retired personnel from all military services.

Morale, Welfare and Recreation

Navy Fitness & Wellness
Fitness centers are free to active duty military, reservists, retirees, family members and DOD civilians assigned to Naval District Washington and its tenant commands at the NSF Anacostia, Naval Research Lab and Washington Navy Yard.

MWR Fitness & Wellness offers several fitness centers and ongoing fitness and wellness services to meet the needs of the NDW community. Fitness and wellness programs are available at each base.

Fitness Programs & Services: