Magellan collaborates with the Department of Defense to administer the Military and Family Life Counseling (MFLC) program across select areas in the continental U.S. This initiative delivers brief, situational, non-medical life counseling services—affectionately known as “walk-around” support—to active duty military members spanning all branches, including the National Guard and Reserves, along with their families. Additionally, Magellan oversees the Child and Youth Behavioral Counseling Program, an extension tailored for the unique needs of young family members.

Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLCs), holding advanced degrees at the Master’s or Doctorate level, extend complimentary non-medical counseling to military families, including individuals (both service members and spouses), couples, and children. Their expertise spans diverse life skills, encompassing anger management, communication enhancement, conflict resolution, problem solving, parenting, parent-child communication, relationship issues, grief and loss, and marriage counseling. MFLCs specialize in navigating the unique challenges of the military lifestyle, addressing concerns such as deployment stress, reintegration, PCS stress, separation and loss, military life stress, and work-related stress within the military context.

The primary objective of MFLC counseling is proactive prevention, aiming to deter the development or escalation of mental health conditions like depression and anxiety that could impact military and family readiness. All counseling sessions remain strictly confidential, with mandatory reporting limited to specific situations such as domestic violence, child abuse, drug use, illegal activity, and duty to warn cases. Importantly, MFLC meetings do not become part of the medical records for service members or family members, and no notes or documentation are associated with MFLC services.

Adult MFLCs are readily available at both the Air Base and Weapons Station, with the added convenience of no referral requirement. Individuals can reach out to an MFLC at their convenience for appointment scheduling, often securing a first session within a week of the initial call. MFLCs also offer flexible meeting locations, accommodating both on and off-installation meetings, excluding homes or vehicles. For children under 18, Child and Youth Behavioral MFLCs are accessible at Child Development Centers (CDC) and Youth Centers on both the Air Base and Weapons Station, with additional support available at public schools in the Charleston area during the school year. Adults seeking assistance can contact any MFLC to connect with the designated professional at their child’s school. The provided list includes current adult MFLCs at both the Air Base and Weapons Station, with inquiries and scheduling available throughout the week, ensuring prompt callbacks within one business day.