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Information on Availability of HC and Mental Health Services

This information provides details on the healthcare and mental care services available for TSMs and their families, including separation history, mental health self-assessment, intransition program, VA coverage, and suicide resources.

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Information on Availability of HC and Mental Health Services

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  1. Information on Availability of HC and Mental Health Services ELEMENT 39 PG. 193

  2. PurposeTo inform TSM’s of the health and mental care services available for them and their familiesDiscussion Points- Separation History and Physical Examination (SHPE)- The DOD Mental Health Self-Assessment (MHSA)- DOD’s INTRANSITION Program- VA Coverage- Suicide resources for Veterans, families and friends

  3. Ensure to get a copy of your medical health records for you and your family • It’s a requirement • 180 days prior to their separation Separation History and Physical Examination

  4. Mental health, alcohol screening and a referral program • Voluntary and anonymous • Depression, bipolar disorder, alcohol use, PTSD and anxiety disorder • Active duty members can self-refer • For family members the first 8 visits do not required pre-authorization if it’s within the TRICARE network The DOD Mental Health Self-Assessment Program

  5. Each facility offers clinical & non-clinical prevention, education, treatment programs and campaigns. • Post-deployment Assessments conducted at 6 months, 1 year, and 2 year intervals.

  6. Confidential Coaching Program • If SVM was seen by a behavioral health provider within 1 year of separation they will be automatically enrolled in the program • No expiration date to enroll DOD’s INTRANSITION Program

  7. Combat Veteran Authority- enhanced enrollment program • Reservist who served on active duty • Treatments on PTSD and substance abuse • Former service members with dishonorable or “bad papers” discharge Veterans Affairs Coverage

  8. The VA Crisis line- toll free, confidential resource that connects you with qualified VA responders • 24 / 7 / 365 • Chat, text and call • Deaf and hard of hearing • Even if you are not registered with the VA or enrolled in the VA health care. Suicide Resources for Veterans, Families and Friends

  9. Resources www.VeteransCrisisLine.net Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 option 1 https://www.pdhealth.mil/resource-center/intransition/ http://tricare.mil/mentalhealth http://www.militaryonesource.mil/health-and-wellness Findtreatment.samhsa.gov Local Resources -Friend/ Coworkers -FFSC -MFLAC- Desa Wade Desawade.mflc.sri@gmail.com 080-35888633

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