1. Healthcare and Mental Health Services

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

3. 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

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

5. 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

6. 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

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

8. 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

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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

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

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

16. Resources www.VeteransCrisisLine.net www.va.gov
redirects to

17. Questions?