NAVAL AIR STATION FORT WORTH JOINT RESERVE BASE, Texas --
In this edition of Spotlight Ms. Mary Arnold, 301st Director of Psychological Health (DPH) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, shares what she does to help 301st Fighter Wing airmen, their families, and civilians.
Q: What brought you to this base:
Arnold: I wanted to come back home after being a Navy spouse and away from Texas for 20 years
Q: What is your job at the 301st Fighter Wing?
Arnold: As the 301st Director of Psychological Health (DPH), and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am able to help support all Airmen, regardless of status (Active Duty, Reservists, ARTs, Civilians, and their family members), to find solutions to issues they may be facing. Some common topics that I have helped others deal with are symptoms of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress, suicidal ideations, work/life balance, relationship difficulties, and deployment concerns (among many others!). I keep no records and most topics are completely confidential. All services are free of charge!
Q: Why did you become a clinical social worker?
Arnold: I wanted to be able to make a difference. As a social worker, I have training to make change at multiple levels... individual and systemic change.
Q: What is your favorite part of the job?
Arnold: Working with the people!! I love to be a safe place for people to express frustration and to help solve problems.
Q: How can someone get in contact with you?
Arnold: If you are having difficulties, or you are concerned about a Wingman or a family member, please don't hesitate to call. I am on the base during the week and on UTA weekends. I have an office located in the Medical Squadron building and can be reached by phone at (817) 782-3287 or e-mail at mary.arnold@us.af.mil.