The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.

Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center is open, and we’re continuing to schedule appointments and procedures. We know that your health is important every day, even during a shutdown, and we’re taking steps to ensure your care continues without interruption.
Our emergency room and inpatient services are fully operational. We will not cancel any medical or dental appointments or procedures. Pharmacy, laboratory, and radiology services are also available to support your care.
To schedule or cancel appointments, call Patient Appointing Services at 254-288-8888, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can also use the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal to make appointments or communicate with your provider.
We’re here for you—stay informed and know that your care continues without interruption. For questions about TRICARE during the shutdown, please visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown

Health Services

Family Advocacy Program

The Family Advocacy Program (FAP) provides commanders with assistance in addressing the problems of spouse and child abuse.  Additionally FAP  provides evaluations, assessments, and supportive services for individuals of spouse or partner abuse and children of abuse or neglect.  FAP coordinates the legal, law enforcement, social services and medical aspects of Family violence on the installation. Services include treatment for both victims and offenders. Individual and group counseling is available.

Family Advocacy Program provides instruction and training in conflict resolution and therapeutic parenting along with men's and women's support groups.

In addition, Family Advocacy Program also provides state accredited Batterers Intervention and Prevention groups (BIPP). This is the first ever in the Army and Department of Defense. The BIPP Program is an 18 week program that is designed to hold offenders accountable for their actions and teach them skills to avoid future incidents of violence. 

Policies 

FAP is governed by AR 608-18, 30 NOV 2007, The Army Family Advocacy Program,


 

Contact Us

Hours

Monday-Friday
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Triage  Hours
Monday-Friday
8-10:30 a.m.
1:30-3:30 p.m.

Phone

254-553-3627
254-553-3629

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Dial 988 and press 1
Text: 838255

Military One Source
800-342-9647

Psychological Health Resource Center
866-966-1020

In Transition Program
800-424-7877

Location

Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center
590 Medical Center Road
​Building 36065
3rd Floor, Woodlands 
Fort Hood, Texas 76544
Don't forget to keep your family's information up to date in DEERS!