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Transformation Working Group

Transformation Working Group. Director’s Report on Veterans’ Concerns November 3, 2008. Returning Veterans and their families Workgroup members:

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Transformation Working Group

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  1. Transformation Working Group Director’s Report on Veterans’ Concerns November 3, 2008

  2. Returning Veterans and their families • Workgroup members: • Governor’s Office, TWG representation, family member representation, HHSC, DSHS, Texas Military Forces, Texas Veterans Commission, Texas Workforce Commission, Texas Council of Community MHMR Centers, Texas Association of Community Health Centers • Two meetings: September 18 and October 2, 2008 • Workgroup reviewed needs, services and gaps • Invisible wounds of war – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury • Impacted family members have very limited access to benefits

  3. Gaps in Services for Veterans • Gaps between Need and Use • Quality of Care Gaps • Access Gaps • Gaps in Coordination and Communication

  4. Recommendations • Support Texas Military Forces and Texas Veterans Commission requests for dedicated eligibility workers and case management staff • Facilitate access to eligibility information by laypersons • Provide training to peers and other connectors • Provide evidence-based treatment training to practitioners • Next Steps • Outline of components and funding by November 3, 2008. • Need for ongoing analysis and study of the issues.

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