Ombudsman
Hello! My name is Meridie M. Machado Cohen and I am happy to serve as the Command Ombudsman for Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Portsmouth since February 2024 and CNATTU Oceana since June 2022. I have been a Navy spouse for many years and have experienced many ups and downs of being a part of a Navy family.
As your Ombudsman, I will communicate and liaise between the command leadership and command families. The Ombudsman is an advocate, ready to support, direct, and empower you and/or your family with all available resources.
How I can assist:
- Employment Resources
- Lost dependent ID
- Information on events and recreational opportunities
- Information on benefits
- Education resources and opportunities
- Referrals for childcare, counseling, and more
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- Deployment readiness and support
- Info on Community Resources
- Info on Military Resources
- Tips for Navy life success
- Command info
- And much, much more!
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The Ombudsman Code of Ethics:
- Support the Command Mission
- Work within the Chain of Command
- Maintain Confidentiality
- Maintain the highest standards of professionalism
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Mandatory Reportable:
- Spouse abuse/Child abuse or neglect
- Potential or attempted suicide
- Death in the family
- Issues with drugs/alcohol/finances
- Sexual Assault
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If I do not readily know the answer, I am committed to finding answers and resources for you. I can be reached via phone or email 24 hours a day for emergencies or between 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. for non-emergencies. If you cannot leave a voicemail, or please text your name and number so I can return your call.
I look forward to meeting you at command functions and providing assistance, as needed, during your time as part of the NMRTC Portsmouth Command.
Sincerely,
Meridie M. Cohen, LCSW
Careline (757) 274-3177 | NMRTCPortsmouthOmbudsman@gmail.com