Healthcare and Mental Health Services

IMPORTANT Before service member separates they should get a physical, dental check-up and a copy of theirs and their family members health records

SEPARATION HISTORY AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATION (SHPE) Documents and assesses medical history Medical concerns during military career Current health status Identify and document any medical conditions that require ongoing care

DISABILITY EXAM Performed by VA to claim disability Begin process 180 days prior to separation

DOD Mental Health Self-Assessment Program Mental health and alcohol screening and referral program for military families and service members affected by deployment and mobilization Voluntary and anonymous

DOD Mental Health Self-Assessment Program (cont.) Offered online, by phone and through special events at installations and reserve units Individualized results and military health resources are provided at the end of every assessment

DOD Mental Health Self-Assessment Program (cont.) Available for: Depression Bipolar disorder Alcohol use PTSD Anxiety disorders

DOD Mental Health Self-Assessment Program (cont.) ACTIVE DUTY: must be seen at Medical Treatment Facility AD FAMILY MEMBERS: first eight visits do not require preauthorization if the family member seeks care within the TRICARE network

DoD’s inTransition Program Confidential coaching program Monitor your transition and motivate you to remain in treatment Continue making healthy lifestyle choices

DoD’s inTransition Program (cont.) AUTOMATICALLY ENROLLED if service member has seen behavioral health provider within one year of separation from AD Ability to OPT-OUT when contacted by coach

Combat Veteran Authority ELIGIBILITY: Served on AD in theater of combat operations after November 11, 1998 and have been discharged under other than dishonorable conditions Discharged from AD on or after January 28, 2003 5 year enrollment period begins on discharge date

Combat Veteran Authority (cont.) Documentation to determine service as a Combat Veteran: Combat service medals Imminent danger or hostile fire pay Documentation that reflects service in combat theater

Veterans Affairs Specialized treatment of mental health issues PTSD Substance use disorders Service members with urgent mental health or substance use are considered high priority for VA care

Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator Locate treatment facilities, programs and physicians around the country WEBSITE: findtreatment.smhsa.gov

Suicide Resource: Veterans Crisis Line Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 Veterans Crisis Website: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ Send text message 838255 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

Resources www.VeteransCrisisLine.net www.va.gov http://intransition.dcoe.mil redirects to http://www.pdhealth.mil https://tricare.mil/mentalhealth http://www.militaryonesource.mil https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov

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