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What is a Fisher House?

Who is eligible to stay at the Ft. Campbell Fisher House?

How do I make a reservation?

What does it cost?

Are there any rules in place for those staying at the Fisher House?

I was told I needed a "Battle Buddy". Why?

Does the Army provide the funding for Army Fisher Houses?

If I make a donation to a specific Army Fisher House, will the money actually be spent there?

What types of donations are accepted at the Ft. Campbell Fisher House?

If I want to make a donation, how do I do it?

Do you have any volunteer opportunities?

Can I volunteer in the evening or on the weekend?

Do you allow FRGs (or other groups) to use the house for meetings or coffees?

Our organization would like to host an event at the Fisher House for the Families. Can we do that?

Is the Fisher House open to the public?

Can I bring my pet(s)?

What is a Fisher House?

Fisher Houses are comfortable homes that serve as a temporary residence near a military or VA medical facility where Family members can eat, sleep, relax and find support from other Families in similar situations.

Who is eligible to stay at the Ft. Campbell Fisher House?

We are here to serve our active duty, veterans, retirees and their Families while actively receiving medical treament at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (BACH) and other local medical facilities.

How do I make a reservation?

Referrals to the Fisher House are generally done through a case manager, hospital staff, or the soldiers's unit, however, you can call the house manager directly to discuss your situation and to check on room availability. When making referrals, please be aware that we do NOT allow check-ins after regular business hours (M-F 9-4). If you know arrival will take place after hours, weekends or on a holiday, you must pre-arrange check-in with the manager. A referral is not a reservation - please call the day before your expected arrival to make sure we have a room available. We recommend you have a back up plan for your lodging needs. Each patient is limited to one room, and each room has a maximum occupancy of 3 people. When the house is at full-occupancy, we will maintain a waiting list.

If you are making a referral, please visit our Staying Here page for a link to the Referral form.

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What does it cost?

Since October 2006, the Fisher House Foundation has picked up the tab ($10/night) for our guest families. And with community support, just about everything else our families may need is provided. Families have little, if any, out-of-pocket expenses while here.

Are there any rules in place for those staying at the Fisher House?

Yes. Because the house is shared by up to 8 Families, we do have policies in place to ensure everyone has a comfortable stay. Click here. Each room has a binder with complete house guidelines and other important information.

I was told I needed a "Battle Buddy". Why?

Out-patients are not permitted to stay at the Fisher House alone. This policy is in place for the safety and welfare of the patient, as well as our other guests.

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Does the Army provide the funding for Army Fisher Houses?

No. All Army Fisher Houses operate as a Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) activity. We rely almost solely on donations to fund our operations. Donations, either monetary or in-kind, allow us to provide our guests with a well maintained & furnished home, food, detergent, toiletries, toys, computers, gift cards, holiday decor, etc...

If I make a donation to a specific Army Fisher House, will the money actually be spent there?

Donations made to a specific Army Fisher House are accounted for that house. The money is used to improve and maintain the facility, pay for utilities, provide amenities for the guests, celebrate holidays, and enhance the range of services provided.

What types of donations are accepted at the Ft. Campbell Fisher House?

Due to limited storage space, we prefer monetary donations and gift cards to local establishments. This enables us to purchase items as needed and to keep our inventory fresh and new. For health reasons, we can not accept most used items.

You are welcome to contact the house manager to discuss your specific donation.

Items always accepted:

Cash/checks/money orders

Calling cards

Gift cards for Wal-Mart (and other local retailers)

Gift cards for local restaurants

Gift cards for local gas stations

Gift vouchers for PX & Commissary

New release DVDs

Playstation 2 games

Wii games

XBox 360 games

 

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If I want to make a donation, how do I do it?

There are several options, just pick the one right for you:

The direct approach is best - mail or deliver your donation to us at 652 Joel Dr Ft. Campbell, KY 42223. Checks and money orders are payable to Fort Campbell Fisher House.

You may also use the Online Donation Form. In the Program Area, please select Fisher House at Fort Campbell - KY from the drop-down menu. Donations made online are forwarded to us from the Fisher House Foundation. However, they do not disclose who sent the donation so we are not able to recognize you on our Friends page.

We also participate in the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) - #55546.

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Do you have any volunteer opportunities?

Fisher Houses are blessed with the best volunteers (Angels). For current oppurtunities, visit the Volunteer Center on the Army One Source website.

Can I volunteer in the evening or on the weekend?

We try very hard to make sure nothing is scheduled at the house outside of normal business hours. Our guests need & deserve alone time - this is their time to relax, enjoy some family time, and just be at "home".

Do you allow FRGs (or other groups) to use the house for meetings or coffees?

No! We know that other Fisher Houses may allow this type of thing, but here at Fort Campbell we do not. Please understand that the Fisher House is "home" to our residents, and just like most of us, they want nothing more than time to relax and unwind at the end of the day.

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Our organization would like to host an event at the Fisher House for the Families. Can we do that?

That depends! There are several factors we have to take into consideration before allowing a group to come into the house. Typically, we do NOT allow events to happen outside of normal business hours (see above). You would need to get approval from the house manager.

Is the Fisher House open to the public?

No - please remember this is "home" for our families receiving medical care.  They need and deserve their privacy.  However, we do hold business hours M-F 900-1600 (except Federal holidays).  If you or your group would like to make a donation and/or tour the Fisher House, please contact the house manager to schedule a time to do so.  After business hours, only our residents and their invited guests are permitted in the house! Please respect their privacy.

Fisher Park (our outdoor play area) is reserved for use by our guest families and their invited guests only.  

Can I bring my pet(s)?

No, pets are not permitted. If you need to bring your pets with you, please make arrangements with one of the many boarding facilities in the area prior to your arrival. Click here for on-post kennel info.

*In compliance with federal laws, service animals are permitted with proof of certification.

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This page last updated 6/28/11.


 
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