Confidential Care, Lasting Impact: Inside Minot AFB’s MFLC Program Published May 6, 2025 5Th Bomb Wing MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – Life in the military can present a complex set of challenges, regardless of rank or career field, such as relationship management, transition to civilian or military life or financial readiness. The Military Family Readiness Center (MFRC), a program under the 5th Force Support Squadron, is a department devoted to providing Airmen and families with the resources they might need to conquer common obstacles inherent to military life. The Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC), is one of the most widely used services of the MFRC. The free, anonymous and non-medical counseling service provides Airmen with a professionally licensed counselor. With this service, Airmen are free to speak to the counselor in regards to any issue that may be affecting their personal or professional well-being and will not be reported to the chain of command. “There’s different levels of care, and we all knee-jerk to mental health. But this is a different resource. If counselors know that an Airman needs a referral to mental health, they'll make that referral if it falls outside the scope they can provide,” said 5th FSS Flight Chief Suzanne Larson in regards to the non-medical nature of the sessions that take place within the MFLC. Sometimes we can assist mental health professionals by deferring certain services to our military family life counselors.” During a counseling session, counselors can refer an Airman to other departments within the MFRC if they determine the resource would prove beneficial. For example, if a counselor concludes that finance is a large enough stress factor to the individual, the counselor would refer the Airman to the Personal Financial Readiness Service, located in the same building. MFLC services are available to all active duty Airmen and their families, having provided sessions to 1,569 participants in the first quarter of 2025 according to Larson. MFLC has a widespread impact across the base and carries out a critical role in overall personnel readiness with their program. Consultations are free and anonymous. Call 701-240-2425 to schedule an appointment.