Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton is the last major undeveloped portion of the California coastline south of Santa Barbara and has a daytime population of approximately 100,000 people. It is the second largest Marine Corps base in The United States. According to San Clemente Military Family Outreach (SCMFO), an all-volunteer nonprofit organization, many of whom are former military members:
In addition to help in emergency situations, SCFMO does the following:
Volunteering both as an individual or a family provides a boost to one’s mental health and if the family works together, a great example for children.
SCFMO was founded in 2002 by Marine Lt. Col William McReynolds and his wife Sidonia as “Friends of San Onofre Marines,” a permanent volunteer group. Following Colonel McReynolds retirement, SCMFO was inaugurated in 2008 and is under the aegis of St. Andrews By-The-Sea United Methodist Church, a respected nonprofit organization with a five-member Board of Directors. All board meetings are open to the public.
Interested volunteers may call 949-492-2537 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Thursday, for information. SCMFO offices are located at:
St. Andrews By-The-Sea United Methodist Church
Fellowship Hall
2001 Calle Frontera
San Clemente, CA 92673
Sovereign Health is a behavioral treatment provider with headquarters in San Clemente, California. Our staff provides treatment for mental health disorders, addiction and co-occurring conditions. If you would like further information, please call our 24/7 helpline.
Written by Veronica McNamara, Sovereign Health Group writer