Military and Family Life Counseling (MFLC) Program Guide

Programs: School Liaison

Resource Type: Operating Procedure

Published: 09/25

DoD, Military Community and Family Policy, Non-medical Counseling Program Office has provided the Military and Family Life Counseling Program Guide, which is intended to help Military leaders, Service headquarters and installation points of contact better understand the program and how to access MFLC support.

Download Military and Family Life Counseling Program Guide (September 2025) [PDF, 642.25 KB]

Table of Contents

Section 1: Overview
- Background
- Intent of the Program
- Licensure
- Scope of Practice
- Contractor Support
Section 2: Operations
- Eligibility
- Military and Family Life Counselors
  - Mission
- Adult Military and Family Life Counselors
- Child and Youth Behavioral Military and Family Life Counselors
- Counselor Work Schedules
- Counselor Travel
- MFLC Locator
Section 3: Types of Support Provided by the MFLC Program
- Rotational Support
- Surge Support
- Summer Program and Camp Support
- On-Demand Support
Section 4: Support Request Reviews
- Review Analysis
- Bandwidth Analysis
- Realignment Process
- MFLC Movement
Section 5: Basic Guidelines for Counseling Support
- Outside the Scope of MFLC Support
- Basic Guidelines of MFLC Supervision
- Provisional Licenses
- Installation Communication
- MFLC Work Hours
- Allowed Additional Meetings
  - Inclusion Action Team
  - Behavior Support Plans
  - Outside an Installation Educational/Recreational Center
  - General Meetings
  - Problematic Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth Multidisciplinary Team
- Virtual Confidential Counseling, Consultation and Outreach Support
- Presentations
- Reporting and Documentation
- Conflict Resolution Process
Section 6: Stakeholder Roles and Responsibilities
- Military Community Support Programs
- Service Headquarters Point of Contact
- Contractor
- Contract Supervisor
- Installation Point of Contact or Designated Point of Contact
Section 7: Frequently Asked Questions
- Counseling Support
- Miscellaneous
- Logistical Needs
CYB Parent/Legal Guardian Acknowledgment Form
- DD Form 3209: