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LCDR Rob Cooper 21 October 2012

LCDR Rob Cooper 21 October 2012. Yellow Ribbon Program PSU 307 90-day post-deployment. Objectives. Provide information, resources, tools & education that: Give you and your family knowledge, skills & abilities to: Continue “long-term” reintegration Facilitate successful transition.

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LCDR Rob Cooper 21 October 2012

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  1. LCDR Rob Cooper 21 October 2012 Yellow Ribbon Program PSU 307 90-day post-deployment

  2. Objectives • Provide information, resources, tools & education that: • Give you and your family knowledge, skills & abilities to: • Continue “long-term” reintegration • Facilitate successful transition

  3. Agenda • Yellow Ribbon Program Update • Transition Assistance Programs • Employment Issues & Resources • Veterans Affairs • Operational Stress Control (OSC) • Suicide Prevention • Health Safety & Work-Life • CG SUPRT • TRICARE • VSOs • Wrap-up

  4. CGYRP Overview CGYRP: 5 events and 1 briefing executed to help build resilient members and families and to highlight available resources: • Pre-deployment events: for members and family/designated other (0-60 days prior to departing) • Deployment events: for family/designated other (mid-point of anticipated deployment) • DEMOB briefing: for member at point of DEMOB • Post-deployment 30-day interval events: for members and family/designated other (around 30-day mark after RELAD). • Post-deployment 60-day interval events: for member (around 3-month mark after RELAD). • Post-deployment 90-day interval events: for member (around 6-month mark after RELAD).

  5. Office of Work-Life Programs -Transition Assistance Program COMDTINST 1900.2A • Who is Eligible for this Program? • Active Duty, Reservists, Retirees and their spouses • Purpose of Program • provide information and assistance to all separating and retiring members to help them make an effective transition from military to civilian life. • ensure that separating members are made aware of, and have access to, the numerous programs and services available to assist them in the transition process • http://www.uscg.mil/WORKLIFE/transition_assistance.asp • 1-800-872-4957 to locate nearest Work-Life office

  6. Turbo TAP • DoD transition assistance program - Supporting continuum of services of all transitioning personnel. Excellent source of information for Coast Guard Personnel • Transition guides, Online learning and more! • http://www.turbotap.org/register.tpp

  7. Employer Relations Post-Mobilization Briefing What you need to do AFTER your mobilization Developed by: National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve

  8. Post-Mobilization • ESGR – your support network • The DoD agency established to gain and maintain employer support for the Guard and Reserve • Comprised of over 5,000 volunteers in all 54 States and Territories and Europe • Assists RC members by helping to resolve employment related issues and recognize employers

  9. Post-Mobilization • Know your Job is Protected • You have rights under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) • Military leave of absence • Prompt reinstatement back into your job • Accumulation of seniority as if you never left • Immediate reinstatement of health insurance • Training and retraining of job skills • Protection against discrimination and discharge www.dol.gov/elaws/userra0.htm

  10. Post-Mobilization • Recognize your Employer • Do you have a supportive employer? Submit them for an ESGR ‘Patriot Award’ • Award nomination form available on line at: www.esgr.mil or in hard copy format • Award includes a signed Department of Defense certificate and a lapel pin

  11. ESGR Contact Info • Phone(national helpline): 1-800-336-4590 • On Line: www.esgr.mil • Email: ncesgr-ombud@osd.mil

  12. Execution Plan An OSD Reserve Affairs Project Supporting The President’s Call “To Put Our Heroes to Work”

  13. Simple is better! H2H.jobs is designed to be a useful, fast loading, results oriented web application Our mission is to connect RC service members with career opportunities and jobs through engagement with employers

  14. What are the benefits of H2H for service members

  15. H2H Contact • https://h2h.jobs/ • H2H.jobs@osd.mil

  16. U.S. Dept of Veteran Affairs • http://www.va.gov/ • http://www.oefoif.va.gov/videos.asp

  17. VA: Post-deployment • Five years cost free health care • Dental benefit • Women specific health care available • Primary care • Specialty care • Mental health care • Readjustment counseling

  18. Family counseling • OEF/OIF/OND Care Management program • Coordination of care and benefits • Other traditional VA benefits • http://www.oefoif.va.gov/index.asp

  19. OSC Review • Review the Operational Stress Continuum (Ready, Reacting, Injured, or Ill) • Remind you how and where to get help when needed • To continue assisting you with the challenges of reintegration by providing you the understanding and tools to navigate through it

  20. Stressor Individual, Shipmate, Family Responsibility Unit Leader Responsibility Caregiver Responsibility Stress Continuum Model • Good to go • Well trained • Prepared • Fit and focused • Cohesive units & ready families • Distress or impairment • Mild and temporary • Anxious, irritable, or sad • Physical or behavioral changes • Stress injuries that don’t heal without help • Symptoms persist for >60 days, get worse, or initially get better and then return worse • More severe or persistent distress or impairment • May leave lasting memories, reactions, and expectations

  21. What is a “Stress Reaction”? “STRESS REACTION” • Temporary, mild physical or mental distress

  22. Recognizing Stress:The Yellow Reacting Zone

  23. What Are “Stress Injuries”? “STRESS INJURIES” • Wounds to the mind or brain caused by intense or prolonged stress • Impact Trauma • Wear and Tear Fatigue • Loss Grief • Inner conflict Injury to core beliefs

  24. Recognizing Stress Injuries:The Orange Injured Zone

  25. Stress Outcome Spectrum: Reactions Versus Injuries Stress Reactions Stress Injuries • Less common • May leave a scar • More severe distress or loss of function • May heal faster with help • Common • Always temporary • Mild distress or loss of function • Self-correcting

  26. Recognizing Stress Illnesses:The Red Ill Zone All stress Illnesses MUST be referred to Medical for evaluation

  27. Recognizing Stress Illnesses:The Red Ill Zone

  28. Stressor Individual, Shipmate, Family Responsibility Unit Leader Responsibility Caregiver Responsibility Stress Continuum Model The Goal of OSC is to move towards GREEN

  29. Self-Assessment Summary

  30. Operational Stress Control 21

  31. CG Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program • Each service member’s military experience and self concept is unique. • To feel good about themselves, veterans must continue to feel like honorable warriors. (Don’t confuse the proximity to the front line with the value and criticality of the job performed). • Not all stress problems are mental illnesses. • Not all stress problems are PTSD. • You are not alone. • Where do you get help? Shipmate, Family member, Command leadership, Ombudsman, Chaplain, Doctor, nurse or other medical staff member ….

  32. Suicide Prevention COMDTINST 1734.1A , SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis. If you need help, please dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255). • http://www.dcoe.health.mil/MediaRoom/default.aspx?id=105&page=2&cat=3 • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Vd1psaSPm0&feature=related • http://www.dvidshub.net/video/142551/help-now-reduce-suicides-armed-forces • Vet4Warriors - 1-855-VET-TALK (1-855-838-8255). This DoD-sponsored service provides confidential military support to vets by vets. Service is open to all military personnel and veterans. Separate from the services offered by the Veterans Administration. Completely confidential. Callers can remain anonymous. Visit http://www.vets4warriors.com/ for more information

  33. http://www.vets4warriors.com/ • Please wait. An operator will be with you shortly. Melissa says:Hello LCDR Rob Cooper. My name is Melissa how can I help you? LCDR Rob Cooper says:I will be giving a 90-day post deployment briefing later this afternoon and was wondering if I could demo your chat line for the audience? Melissa says:That would be just fine sir. And please extend a welcome from all of us and a huge thank you when welcoming them home from all of us at Vets4Warriors

  34. Purpose of Work-Life Work towards balance between the needs of the Coast Guard and the needs of members and their families to improve mission performance and strengthen CG families

  35. Work-Life Regional Offices Work-Life offices Coast Guard wide provide the services needed to achieve this balance Seattle Boston WL Office Satellite Office Cleveland Cape May Alameda DC New London Portsmouth St. Louis Petaluma San Pedro New York Kodiak Yorktown Juneau Elizabeth City Honolulu San Diego Miami New Orleans Houston Puerto Rico

  36. Need Assistance? To contact the Work-Life officeclosest to you, call 1-800-872-4957 For free expert guidance, counseling, and/or resources 24/7 on child care, diet & nutrition, education, credit & debt, relocation, pet care, and other life challenges, contact

  37. Coast Guard SUPRT Programhttps://www.achievesolutions.net/achievesolutions/en/cgsuprt/Content.do?contentId=32057

  38. Range of Support EAP Counseling Consultations Work Life Balance Legal, Financial and Tax Services Health Coaching Career Counseling for Dependents Training Critical Incident Support

  39. General Eligibility Active Duty Members of the Selected Reserve Civilian Employees Family members

  40. www.CGSUPRT.com 855-CG SUPRT (247-8778)

  41. TRICARE: Your Military Health PlanTRICAARE Benefits/Programs for the National Guard and Reserve During Deactivation

  42. What Is TRICARE?

  43. TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) and TRICARE Retired Reserve (TRR): Step 1--Qualify

  44. TRS and TRR: Step 2--Purchase

  45. TRS and TRR: Getting Care

  46. Medical Coverage: TRS Costs

  47. TRICARE Stateside Regions (50 United States and Washington, DC)

  48. TRS (cont.) • You may purchase coverage to begin in any month of the year. • Your Reserve Component Health Coverage RequestForm must be postmarked or received no later than the last day of the month before coverage is to begin. • Coverage begins on the first day of the first or second month (whichever you select on the form). • If losing coverage under another TRICARE health plan option, you can purchase TRS with no break in coverage. • Your Reserve Component Health Coverage RequestForm must be postmarked or received no later than 30 days after the loss of other TRICARE coverage. • Coverage begins on the first day after you lose the other coverage

  49. TRICARE Your Military Health Plan TRICARE Dental Options

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