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Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals - Providing Mental Health Care for Veterans and Families

The Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals offers high-quality, accessible, and integrated behavioral health services to veterans and their families. We provide evidence-based therapies, counseling, case management, medication management, and skill-building workshops. Our services address a range of issues including depression, stress, PTSD, substance abuse, and transitional challenges. Visit our clinic in Silver Spring, MD or learn more at www.mfc.eseal.org.

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Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals - Providing Mental Health Care for Veterans and Families

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  1. Maryland Department of Health / Maryland’s Commitment to Veterans Eastern Region Conference Tuesday, June 25, 2019

  2. WHO WE ARE • An independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization • Since 1919, Easter Seals has been serving the community by providing assistance with physical, mental, and emotional health issues. • In 2017, we formed a partnership with the Cohen Veterans Network to provide on-site mental health services in DC metro area.

  3. LOCATIONS

  4. WHAT WE DO • The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals provides high-quality, accessible, and integrated behavioral health care to veterans and their families or caregivers. • We treat ALL veterans including Guard and Reserves (with a focus on post 9/11 veterans) and their family members. Family includes parents, siblings, spouses or partners, children and caregivers at no or low-cost. • Services are provided regardless of veteran discharge classification. • We treat family members of active duty service members.

  5. SERVICES TYPES OF APPOINTMENTS: EVIDENCE-BASED THERAPIES: Cognitive Processing Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Motivational Interviewing Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy Prolonged Exposure Therapy • Counseling for individuals, couples, children and families • Case Management • Telehealth • Medication Management • Skill-Building Workshops/Groups

  6. WHAT WE TREAT • Depression • Stress and Anxiety • Post-Traumatic Stress • Substance Abuse • Sleep Difficulties • Anger • Grief and Loss • Transitional Challenges • Relationship and Family Difficulties • Parenting Issues

  7. FAMILY-FRIENDLY SPACES Interactive playroom for children’s therapy sessions. Inviting reception area for veterans and military children.

  8. HOURS OF OPERATION Monday:8am-6pm Tuesday:8am-6pm Wednesday: 8am-8pm Thursday: 8am-6pm Friday: 8am-3pm Saturday: 9am-1pm* *(2nd and 4th Saturdays)

  9. Telehealth • Easier to fit appointments into your schedule • Provides access in rural areas • Helps you feel relaxed in a familiar location

  10. Telehealth

  11. CONTACT US The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals 1420 Spring Street, Suite 300 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Call: (240) 847-7500 Email: info.mfc@eseal.org Visit: www.mfc.eseal.org Brenda Campbell, LICSW bcampbell@eseal.org 240.847.7506 Connect: facebook.com/CohenClinicESDC @CohenClinicESDC

  12. OTHER MILITARY AND VETERAN SERVICES • Veteran Staffing Network • Easterseals Disability Staffing Network (EDSN) • Military Family Respite Program • Little Warriors Child Development Program • Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program • Adult Day Services

  13. VETERAN STAFFING NETWORK • Functions as a full-service staffing agency (temp, temp-to-perm, direct hire) placing veterans, military spouses, National Guard and Reservists, and wounded warriors. • Revenues from placement fees are reinvested to provide crucial support services for veterans, wounded warriors, and their families.

  14. EASTERSEALS DISABILITY STAFFING NETWORK (EDSN) • Inclusion is our Mission • Employment is our Business • We engage People with Disabilities (PwD) in finding Long-Term Meaningful Employment • Business Recruitment • Job Placement Opportunities in a Variety of Industries • Ticket to Work / Employment Network • Benefits Counseling • Job Coaching

  15. MILITARY FAMILY RESPITE PROGRAM • Provides a critical service for military families whose children have severe disabilities and their siblings. • Families receive “time off” from parenting and specialized support for their children, creating a healthy and stable home. • The program has expanded to include “Little Warriors,” children of wounded soldiers.

  16. LITTLE WARRIORS CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM • Provides the highest quality early childhood education, intervention and therapy for children of wounded warriors, allowing service members to focus on their own recovery. • The program is housed in The Easter Seals Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Inter-Generational Center and other Easter Seals Child Development Centers throughout the region.

  17. HOMELESS VETERAN REINTEGRATION PROGRAMS • Helps homeless veterans reintegrate into society and the labor force while providing effective services aimed at addressing the complex challenges homeless veterans often confront. • Services include job training, counseling and placement services, as well as assistance with VA benefits, health issues and transitional/permanent housing.

  18. SENIOR AND ADULT DAY SERVICES • Provides support to veterans who have served our country from World War II to today’s conflict. • Service personnel at risk of institutionalization can find socialization, medical care and hope in the Adult Day Centers throughout our region. • We partner with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to provide veterans the opportunity to attend Easter Seals Adult Day Services twice a week.

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