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Virginia Wounded Warrior Program Northern Region

Virginia Wounded Warrior Program Northern Region. Service Members and Suicide: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. Before deployment, developed combat skills and mindset that sustains soldier’s survival in the combat zone

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Virginia Wounded Warrior Program Northern Region

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  1. Virginia Wounded Warrior ProgramNorthern Region Service Members and Suicide: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

  2. Before deployment, developed combat skills and mindset that sustains soldier’s survival in the combat zone Same skill and mindset is hazardous to social and behavioral health back home Generally, poor preparation for transition from combat environment to civilian life Post-Deployment Transition

  3. Veterans and service members were trained for combat: Non-defensive driving Lethally armed Targeted aggression Same skills make it difficult to re-adjust to civilian life: Following driving rules Being armed Overly aggressive in inappropriate situations Post-Deployment Transition

  4. Family Transition Detachment & Social Isolation PTSD may exacerbate & disrupt relationships Domestic Violence & Abuse 20% of military couples in which service members deployed for at least 6 months Divorce Overall increase in the number of divorces in active duty service members since the start of OEF/OIF Post-Deployment Transition

  5. Substance Abuse OEF/OIF Veterans: 40% alcohol abuse/dependence & 23% report binge drinking No data available data on OEF/OIF, but previous experience suggests opiates will be relied upon Suicide Historic suicide rates Combination of PTSD/TBI & substance abuse increase risk Post-Deployment Transition

  6. National Guard & Reserve components face more complex transition back to civilian life Stress of re-connecting with families Returning to civilian employment Communities in which they return are unevenly prepared to provide care for service-related conditions Post-Deployment Transition

  7. VIRGINIA WOUNDED WARRIOR PROGRAM • In response to the growing need to improve and expand services to our nation’s veterans and service members, the Commonwealth of Virginia established the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program (VWWP) in 2008. • Operated by the Virginia Department of Veterans Services in cooperation with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Department of Rehabilitative Services.

  8. A PARTNERSHIP MODEL • Community Service Boards (CSBs), Behavioral Health Authorities and Brain Injury Service Providers already serve veterans and family members exhibiting symptoms of combat/operational stress, Traumatic Brain Injury, and PTSD • Expansion of existing programs • Ability to identify gaps in services through data collection • Collaboration between VAMC, CSBs, brain injury service providers and community groups • Cooperation with Criminal Justice system

  9. Northern Virginia: Overview of Veterans Services & Population * * VA Med Center Martinsburg WV Vet. Center Walter Reed National Military Medical Center * VA Med Center DC * VA OP Clinic Stephens City * * CRRC (homeless) No. Va. Vet Population Vet. Center * VA OP Clinic * Ft. Belvoir Community Hosp.

  10. www.WeAreVirginiaVeterans.org VWWP Regional Consortia 571-258-3900 Mark Taylor, Reg. Coord. David Galloway,, Maria Stewart, Michelle Wickham, (vacant) Feb. 29, 2012 edition Region 2 Northern Statewide toll free number: 1-877-285-1299. 540-671-8425 Tom Forrest 540-840-3003 Don Howell, Reg. Coord., Jimmy Brinkley 540-842-2481, Mahlon Johnson 540-604-3657, Tammy Harper 540-273-4733 Region 1 Northwestern Frederick Clarke Loudoun 540-968-6826 Sarah Persinger 434-962-0175 Ben Shaw Arlington Fairfax Warren Shenandoah Alexandria Fauquier Rappa- hannock Prince William 540-443-7527 Lisa Yost, Reg. Coord. & Leanna Craig 540-357-1113 434-841-0249 Louis Alvey Page Rockingham 757-788-0049 Harry Davis, Reg. Coord., Linell Hunter 757-788-0048 Mackensie Abridello 757-354-5938 Culpeper Madison Stafford Highland King George Greene Orange Spotsylvania Westmoreland Augusta Charlottesville Bath Region 3 Southwest Caroline Richmond Louisa Albemarle Essex Northumberland 276-964-6702 Jan Blankenship Karen Smith Rockbridge Fluvanna Nelson Alleghany Hanover Goochland King William King & Queen (Vacant) Lancaster Henrico Amherst Accomack Botetourt Buckingham Powhatan Middlesex Cumberland Charles City Co. Richmond Matthews Craig Gloucester Lynchburg Appo- mattox New Kent Chesterfield Amelia James Giles 276-225-0976 Jason Parsons Northampton Region 5 Greater Hampton Roads Roanoke Buchanan Bedford Prince Edward Campbell Mont- gomery York Nottoway Prince George Bland Tazewell Dickenson Surry Newport Pulaski Dinwiddie Hampton News Charlotte Franklin Portsmouth Russell Wise Isle Of Wythe Floyd Sussex Lunenburg Wight Norfolk Pittsylvania Smyth Southampton Halifax Virginia Beach Brunswick Washington Carroll Henry Scott Patrick Suffolk Mecklenburg Chesapeake Lee Grayson Greensville Region 4 Central 276-676-2908 Lana Frye 434-572-6916 Delano Medley 276-340-2976 Martha Woody 804-819-4029 Edward McIntosh, Reg. Coord., Brandi Jancaitis 804-819-4104, Lawrence Davis 804-839-6991 804-839-6993 Kerri Gerke 757-823-1711 Mico Lay 276-223-3200 ext. 3295 Teri Herron 434-793-4931 ext. 3114 Keith Blake 757-942-1069 Daphne Eaton

  11. CRITERIA FOR ENROLLMENT • Veterans of any era who are Virginia residents, or are members of the Virginia National Guard or Armed Forces Reserves but not in active federal service • Family members of veterans and service members • Must be suffering from stress-related injury (example: PTSD, depression, anxiety) or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) resulting from military service

  12. SERVICES PROVIDED • Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment • Case Management/Care Coordination • Peer Support and Family Support • Linkages to Healthcare, Behavioral Healthcare and Veteran Benefits • Linkages to Financial Assistance and Employment Services

  13. Virginia Wounded Warrior Program Legislation aimed to… Ensure adequate and timely assessment, treatment, and support are available to veterans, members of the Guard and Reserves, and affected family members….for stress-related injuries and traumatic brain injuries resulting from military service. §2.2-2001.1 Code of Va. (as amended 2010) www.WeAreVirginiaVeterans.org Statewide toll free number 877-285-1299 • Cathy Wilson, Executive Director, • 804-371-4675 • Catherine.wilson@dvs.virginia.gov • Jim Thur, Regional Director, • Northern Region 703-277-3501 • James.thur@dvs.virginia.gov Mark Taylor, Regional Coordinator 571-258-3900 Mark.Taylor@loudoun.gov For service in Northern Virginia: 571-258-3900 virginiawoundedwarrior@loudoun.gov 13

  14. Key Resources to Assist Veterans and Their Families 2-1-1 Virginia 211 Crisis Line 1-800-273-TALK (8255) #1 Homeless Services 1-877-424-3838 Vet Center Combat Call Center 1-877-WAR-VETS (927-8387) Coaching into Care 1-888-823-7458 (M-F/ 8-8) http://www.mirecc.va.gov/coaching Caregiver Support Line 1-855-260-3274 VA Benefits 1-800-827-1000 OEF/OIF Healthcare 1-866-606-8216 Agent Orange Helpline 1-800-749-8387 #3 Post 9/11 Caregiver Application 1-877-222-VETS (8387) National Resource Directory 1-877-995-5247 DoD Safe Helpline for Military Sexual Trauma 1-877-995-5247 DCoE PTSD/TBI Outreach Center 1-866-966-1020 Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment Call Center 1-877-487-6299 Military OneSource Counseling 1-800-342-9647 VA National Center for PTSD Free mobile app: PTSD Coach http://www.ptsd.va.gov/index.asp Real Warriors Campaign Free mobile app: http://www.realwarriors.net/mobile.php 091311 Edition - Prepared by Virginia Wounded Warrior Program

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