Appendix A
Military Mental Health Referral
Resources
TRICARE
http://www.tricare.mil/mhshome.aspx
(877) 874-2273 North Region
(800) 403-3950 South Region
(888) 874-9378 West Region
(888) 363-2273 Main TRICARE Information Service number
TRICARE has three regional claims offices that can be contacted for information about healthcare benefits, including benefits for mental health and substance abuse services.
Deployment Health Clinical Center
http://www.pdhealth.mil/family.asp
The Deployment Health Clinical Center site offers a list of resources for service members and their families and a link to the Department of Defense Mental Health Self-Assessment Program (alcohol and mental health screening).
Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress
http://www.cstsonline.org
Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center
http://www.dvbic.org
National Institute of Mental Health
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/index.shtml
Afterdeployment.org
http://www.afterdeployment.org
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research – Psychiatry & Neurosciences
http://wrair-www.army.mil/Psychiatry-and-Neuroscience
Military Treatment Facility Locator
http://www.tricare.mil/mtf
Center for Deployment Psychology
http://www.deploymentpsych.org/
Department of Veterans Affairs
http://www.va.gov
The official website for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers information about benefits for returning veterans, those who have lost a loved one, health insurance information, and a facility locator to help find the closest VA Medical Center and the services it offers.
Vet Centers
http://www1.va.gov/directory/guide/vetcenter_flsh.asp
Vet Centers provide readjustment counseling and outreach services to all veterans who served in any combat zone. Services are also available for their family members for military-related issues. Veterans have earned these benefits through their service, and all are provided at no cost to the veteran or family. The 207 community-based Vet Centers are located in all 50 states, District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands
National Center for PTSD
http://www.ncptsd.va.gov
Military OneSource
http://www.militaryonesource.com
(800) 342-9647 (24-hour, toll-free number)
• ARMY—Army OneSource: 800-464-8107
• MARINES—Marines OneSource: 800-869-0278
• NAVY—Navy OneSource: 800-540-4123
• AIR FORCE—Air Force OneSource: 800-707-5784
A Military OneSource consultant can provide a brief assessment and referral to mental health professionals across the country for six free counseling sessions.
HOMECOMING
Dept. of Defense Helpline
(800) 796-9699
This is a deployment helpline at Walter Reed Medical Center.
Veterans and Families
http://www.veteransandfamilies.org
This organization provides information and resources to help homecoming veterans and their families in their transition from military to civilian life. Links to additional online support groups are at the site.
Army Reserve Family Programs
http://www.arfp.org
(800) 318-5298 (Army HR Command)
The Army Reserve Family Programs offers homecoming and reunion resources, including tips and links to resources.
National Guard Family Programs
http://www.guardfamily.org (888) 777-7731
The National Guard Family Programs offer information about programs, benefits, and resources, including family, youth, and community outreach initiatives.
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America
http://www.iava.org/index.php.
The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America provides support through advocacy, education, and fundraising (fundraising mainly for VA hospitals).
National Veterans Foundation
http://www.nvf.org
(888) 777-4443 (hotline; 9 a.m.–9 p.m. PST)
The National Veterans Foundation is operated by veterans and helps veterans and families access the help they need, including suicide and crisis intervention and mental health/PTSD counseling.
WOUNDED SOLDIER SUPPORT
Military Severely Injured Joint Operations Center
http://www.militaryonesource.com (888) 774-1361 (24-hour hotline)
The Center offers assistance for severely wounded service members and their families by connecting them with various military and government agencies. It offers help with medical care, rehabilitation, education, employment, mental health counseling, and financial assistance and accommodation issues. It also offers regional ombudsmen/advocates. The Center is staffed with registered nurses, master’s level researchers, and counselors working as care managers who can answer questions and provide nationwide assistance.
National Amputation Foundation
http://www.nationalamputation.org
(516) 887-3600
This organization provides support for recent amputees, including in-person peer support and phone support. They also offer donated medical equipment and printed information.
LOSS OF A FAMILY MEMBER
American Gold Star Mothers
http://www.goldstarmoms.com
(202) 265-0991
This is a non-profit membership organization for mothers who have lost a son or daughter in the military. They provide support and sponsor memorial programs and events.
TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) http://www.taps.org
(202) 588-TAPS (8277)
TAPS offers support for survivors: peer support as well as 24-hour crisis intervention. TAPS also provides information about benefits and other services, survivor seminars, camps for children, and an online chat service.
VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines
http://www.healthquality.va.gov
Post-Deployment Health Evaluation and Management (PDH-CPG)
Management of Major Depressive Disorder in Adults (MDD-CPG)
Management of Medically Unexplained Symptoms (MUS-CPG): Chronic Pain and Fatigue
Management of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD-CPG)
Rehabilitation of Lower Limb Amputation (AMP-CPG)
Management of Concussion/mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI CPG)
Management of Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
EMDR-RELATED RESOURCES
EMDR Institute
http://www.emdr.com
General information about EMDR, contact information for EMDR therapists by area, summary of EMDR research, information on subscribing to general EMDR Internet discussion list, and order forms for EMDR books are available.
EMDR International Association
http://www.emdria.org
Available here are training standards for certification and approved consultant status, contact information for approved consultants by area, information on the annual conference, schedule of EMDRIA-approved workshops, and instructions for subscribing to military SIG Internet discussion list (members only).
EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs
http://www.emdrhap.org
This organization has information on pro-bono training programs as well as order forms for EMDR books, pamphlets, and treatment aids.
NEUROTEK Corporation
http://www.neurotekcorp.com
Information is available on ordering light-bars, lap-scans, and tactile and audio-scans.