1. Element 39 Information on Availability of Healthcare and Mental Health Services

2. Purpose
To inform service members of the health care options available to the Transitioning Service Member and their family.

3. Standard Exit medical exams and records
DOD Mental Health Self-Assessment Program
DoD’s in Transition

4. Veterans Affairs Coverage
Under the Combat Veteran Authority, the VA offers Combat Veterans who were discharged from active duty on or after January 28, 2003 enhanced enrollment placement for five years after the date they leave the service.
The service member may also be eligible for enhanced enrollment if they were an activated Reservist or a member of the National Guard who served on active duty in a theater of combat operation after November 11, 1998 and left service under any conditions other than dishonorable.

5. Suicide Resources for Veterans, Families, and Friends
The Veterans Crisis Line is a 24/7, 365 day resource support for those in crisis and/or family and friends concerned for those who may be in crisis.

6. Resources https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ www.va.gov
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