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OK Veteran Dynamics
Transition Culture
Veterans Resources
Overview
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Home to 340,000 plus veterans.
2010 Census: 12.5% of
population veterans
compared to 9.9% nationally.
Two Army bases, three Air Force bases, and one Coast Guard
Institute.
47,000 plus active service members.
Oklahoma Veteran Dynamics
Veterans in Oklahoma
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From Feb 1, 2013 to Jan 31, 2015, total of 5,105 Service Members deployed from Oklahoma (Army OneSource, 2016).
4,949 Oklahoma service members estimated to separate from active duty Apr 1, 2015 and Sep 30, 2016 (DOD Manpower Data Center, 2016)
33,802 Oklahoma service members deployed between Sep 11, 2001 and Jan 31, 2015 (DOD Manpower Data Center, 2016).
In past 5 years, average of 1,500 veterans & active service personnel received substance abuse treatment services, and average of 600 received mental health services through ODMHSAS network of care.
Active Service Members
Oklahoma Veteran Dynamics
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Oklahoma National Guard
Oklahoma Veteran Dynamics
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Oklahoma Veteran Population
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Service Connected
• 41% of all VA enrollees
• 39% of enrolled OEF/OIF/OND Veterans
• Rural Service Members (including Guard and Reserve) & their families less likely to have access to local mental health professional
Rural Veterans
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Veterans Initiative Projects
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Veterans Initiative
Developments
Garfield County
Muskogee County
Pittsburg County
Cleveland County
Oklahoma County
Veterans Diversion Program
Tulsa Veterans Mentor
Treatment Court
Creek County
Veterans Court
Rogers County
Veterans Court
Seminole County
Veterans Court
Oklahoma Veteran Justice Programs
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• Focused Transference
• Zone 4 Vets
• Prevention Substructures,
Treatment Platforms
• Rural/ Metropolitan Veteran
Strategies
Service Members, Veterans & Family Members
•Federal , State, and Community Action
• Federal Conglomerates
• Program Unification, Establish Sustained Endeavors
• State Partners
• Resource Networking, Construct Veteran Capacities
• Community Allies
• Beyond Access, Technical Assistance
PRSS-V, Veteran Mentor Programs
Augmenting Initiatives
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Quick identification of service members
and veterans
Champions collaborative community
partnerships.
Integral enhancement of veteran based
program services.
Recognition to specialty court
programs which have invested in
high quality services to the
population.
Zone 4 Vets
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VETERAN
EMPLOYMENT
VETERAN
COMMUNITY
INTEGRATION
SUBSTANCE
ABUSE
TREATMENT
VETERAN
HOMELESSNESS
JUSTICE
INVOVLED
VETERANS
LINKING
VETERANS TO
BENIFITS
SUICIDE
PREVENTION
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Functioning Examples TBI
Screening Tools
•http://www.une.edu/sites/default/files/3-Question-DVBIC-TBI-Screening-Tool.pdf
Prevention •http://ok.gov/odmhsas/Prevention_/index.html
Veteran Service Representatives
• http://odva.ok.gov/veteran-services-help
Employment • https://www.ok.gov/oesc_web/Resources_For/Veterans/index.html
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Service Members, Veterans & Family partnerships:
Focused Transference • Zone 4 Vets
• Prevention Substructures, Treatment Platforms
• Rural/ Metropolitan Veteran Strategies
Veteran Mentor Programs, PRSS-V
Federal , State, and Community Engagements
• Federal Conglomerates • Program Unification, Establish Sustained Endeavors
• State Partners • Resource Networking, Construct Veteran Capacities
• Community Allies
• Beyond Access, Technical Assistance
Augmenting Initiatives
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Clarity in Military Culture
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Culture is the way of life for a society. As such, it
includes codes of :
Manners, dress, language, religion, rituals, norms of behavior such as law and morality, and systems of belief as well as the arts and gastronomy.
Cultural Competence refers to an ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures.
Developing cultural competence results in an ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures.
Military Culture?
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Oath of Enlistment
I, , do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. (Optional) So help me God.
Oath initiated 14 June 1775
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Noticeable vs. Social Norms
Uniform
Ranks
Laws
Tactical Services
Branch Distinctions
Professionalism
Military Bearing
Warriors Ethos
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Clarity in Military Culture
Numerous Sub cultures
Mission based roles
Combat vs. Support
Deployed
Generational Differences
Why you join
Collectivistic vs. Individualistic
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The Invisible Wounds of War
Post- Traumatic Stress
Disorders (PTSD)
Traumatic Brain Injuries
(TBI)
Military Sexual Trauma
(MST)
Moral/ Soul Injury
Service Hazards &
Adjustment Disorders
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RISK FACTORS
POST MILITARY
DISCHARGE:
• ISOLATION
• RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS
• UNEMPLOYMENT
• FINANCIAL PROBLEMS
• ADDICTION
• HOMELESSNESS
• DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
• LEGAL ISSUES
• INCARCERATION
• SUICIDE
• CO-OCCURING
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RESERVE & GUARD PERSONNEL
Post Deployment Stress
Job may no longer be available
May experience a reduction in
income
Transition of health care or loss of
health coverage
Loss of unit/military support
system for the family
Variants of deployments
Lack of follow up/observation by
unit commanders to assess needs
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History of Women in the Military
1973, conscription ends and there are too few men in military (45,000 women serving)
1980 - number increased to 171,000 women serving
In 1990’s over 45,000 service women deployed in Desert Storm - increasing visibility of women in military
1994 - combat exclusion for Navy women lifted
1998 - women aviators allowed to fly in combat zones
After 911 - women have made up 11% of the forces deployed in OEF, OIF, OND
Over 213,000 women currently serve in active military, and 190,00 in the reserves
Combat exclusion continues to be a debated topic
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A majority of patients with military service at some
point seek care from non-military and non-VA
providers.
On August 7, 2014 President Obama signed into law
the Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act.
Allows veterans to see non-VA providers if they
meet specific criteria.
Transition of Military Culture for Veteran Care Providers
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22 million living Veterans
8.9 million (40%) enrolled in VA Healthcare
Nearly three-quarters served during war or official period of conflict
VA provides health care to 6.3 million veterans (29%)
Estimated 40-75% of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF)/Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) Operation New Dawn (OND) Veterans seen in DOD/VA also receive part of their care in community
Family members also deal with deployment-related stress and virtually all seek care in community.
www.va.gov
Scope of Americas Heroes
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Transitional Challenges
Combat-Zone
Cohesion with buddies Accountability and control Targeted aggression Tactical awareness Lethally armed Emotional control Non-defensive driving Discipline and obeying
orders
Home-Zone
Withdrawal from others
Lack of control
Inappropriate aggression
Hyper vigilance
“Locked and loaded” at home
Detached and uncaring
Aggressive driving
Giving orders leads to conflict (no clear “chain of command”)
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Spectrum of Mental Health Interventions
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Post-Deployment Delays in Treatment
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Responsive Home Front
Acknowledging important skills
learned during military service
Honoring important relationships
while in the service
Moving toward identity integration
Allowing for discussions of increased
engagement with chosen values
through greater awareness of cultural
norms and flexibility in enacting them
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How to ask & how to not to ask?
Bottom Four Questions
Do you have PTSD?
Have you been to Iraq?
How was it?
Did you shoot at anyone?
Top Four Questions
Did you serve in the US Military?
What service branch were you in?
What did you do in the military?
How can I connect you to services?
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How do you interact with Veterans?
How do you ID a Veteran?
What may be triggers for
combat veterans
Where do you send them
for help?
What tools do you have?
What tools can you
develop?
What do you ask them?
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Fleeting Overview
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Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
All Health care services
Medical Centers, Ambulatory Care & Community Based Outpatient
Clinics
Veteran Benefits Administration (VBA)
All VA Benefits - VA Regional Offices
Compensation & Pension, GI Bill, Home Loans, etc.
National Cemetery Administration (NCA)
National and State Veterans Cemeteries
Headstones , Markers & Presidential Memorial Certificates
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
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The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) provides health care and clinics. To
understand more how the Veterans Health Administration determine eligibility click
here http://www.va.gov/healthbenefits/apply/veterans.asp .
The Veteran Benefit Administration (VBA) provides compensations, pensions &
educational benefits. To understand more how the Veteran Benefit Administration
determine eligibility click here http://www.benefits.va.gov/benefits/
The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) provides national and state
cemeteries, headstones and markers. To understand more how the National
Cemetery Administration determine eligibility click here http://www.cem.va.gov/
Distinctions between the VA Branches
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Department of Veterans Affairs Oklahoma Resources
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Veterans Affairs Catchment Region
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VETERANS HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION
Enrollment:
Online- https://www.vets.gov/health-care/apply/
Ebenefits.va.gov
In person- at any Veterans Affairs Health Care System
Paper Application-1010EZ
By Telephone
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Veteran Justice Outreach National Initiative
“The purpose of the VJO Initiative is to
avoid unnecessary criminalization of
mental illness and extended incarceration
among Veterans by ensuring that eligible
Veterans in contact with the criminal
justice system have access to VHA
Services.”
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CFR Title 38 § 14.626 Purpose.
The purpose of the regulation of representatives,
agents, attorneys, and other individuals is to ensure
that claimants for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
benefits have responsible, qualified representation in
the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims
for veterans' benefits.
[73 FR 29870, May 22, 2008]
Veterans Justice Outreach Program
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Veterans Justice Outreach (VJO) Program
Outreach, Assessments, case
management for justice-involved
Veterans in local courts or jails.
Veteran Identification
Assistance in eligibility and
enrollment
Continued monitoring and
consultation
Hand-off to VA and community
service providers
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Veteran Justice Outreach Specialists (VJO)
Jessica McLeod MSW, LCSW
Contact Information:
Phone: 405-456-2006
Email: [email protected]
Omar Rashidzada, MSW
Contact information:
Phone: 405-456-3010
Email: [email protected]
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Veteran Justice Outreach Specialists (VJO)
Paula Darrow (VJO)
Doug McCormick
Readjustment Counseling Therapist Veterans
Treatment Court Liaison
(918) 610-2000
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Oklahoma County Veteran Diversion Program
OCVDP Website https://www.oklahomacounty.o
rg/490/Veterans-Program
Program Goals
The OCVP program aims to provide veterans with the tools they need to lead a productive and law-abiding lifestyle while improving mental health recovery and successful re-entry into the community, along with resolution of their criminal case(s).
About the Program
The Oklahoma County Veteran's Program (OCVP), is a diversion program designed to divert veterans involved with the criminal justice system from prison, to reduce veteran's involvement in future crimes, and place them into appropriate rehabilitative alternatives. The program is for veterans who are currently facing prosecution for one or more criminal cases. The program offers offenders a treatment option that is supervised by the OCVP team
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Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs
Services include nursing care, financial assistance in emergencies, and field service
counseling in the filing of claims for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and state
benefits.
These skilled nursing care centers are located in Ardmore, Claremore, Clinton,
Lawton, Norman, Sulphur, and Talihina.
The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs also has a Claims and Benefits
Division.
Veteran Service Representatives http://odva.ok.gov/veteran-services-help
State/ Federal/ Benefits http://odva.ok.gov/benefits
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Oklahoma National Guard Family Programs Office
Family Assistance Center Specialists (FAS) are federally funded, full-time employees of the Oklahoma Military Department (OMD) hired to provide social services to Service Members, Families, Veterans and Survivors.
Provide 6 Essential Services:
Legal resource/referral
Financial resource/referral
TRICARE resource/referral
ID Cards/DEERS
Crisis intervention/referral
Community Information/Outreach
Case Management -- including OKNG Emergency Relief Fund (OKNG ERF)
OKNG ERF is not the first course of action. OKNG policy requires other resources be explored/exhausted before OKNG ERF application is submitted . FAC staff will explore and/or use other resources first.
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ODMHSAS Certified Providers
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Veteran Service Organizations
American Legion
AMVETS (American Veterans)
Disabled American Veterans
Marine Corps League
National Association for Black
Veterans (NABVETs)
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Vietnam Veterans of America
Not Limited To This List
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Veteran Service Officers
Provide ongoing education on local, state
and federal benefits for Participants and
dependents, including, but not limited to
health, education, training, VA disability
compensation and/or pension.
Advocate on behalf of the Participants with
the Veterans Benefit Administration (VBA)
and VHA regarding veterans’ benefits, VA
disability compensation, and/or pension.
Assist the Participants with completing
initial VA disability compensation claims,
current claims or appeals of denied claims.
Role of Service Officers
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This organization was created to assist families who upon the death of their loved one who has served our
country, the opportunity to have augmented military honors when the family deems that the legislated two man flag fold is not enough. Unfortunately, there are many families of veterans who feel their loved one should receive the highest honors possible at the time of interment. We perform this mission with disabled veterans from all branches of service who want another mission to be back in service dress uniform to render final honors, and pay it forward.
We provide indoor and outdoor activities for our veterans who cope with anxiety or depression that could lead to veteran suicide. We fulfill this mission by creating activities that allow these men and women to be with other veterans in a non-clinical environment peer to peer with other veterans who cope with the same issues on a daily basis. We achieve this through hunting, fishing, shooting sports, family and couples gatherings, faith based programs, service/companion dog placement, employment, and adaptive sports for veterans who are paralyzed or amputees. We also provide assistance to veterans who may need home repairs, utilities, clothing and food.
Our organization is under the direction of board members Waco Blakley, retired Marine, and Air National Guard 1st Sargent and patient transition advocate for the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center. Chance Blakley, director of medical device distribution for Rotech health care. Steve Russell, retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel and Oklahoma 5th District US Congressman. Roderick Polston, PC/CPA and president of Blackfin IRS. Rita Aragon, retired USAF Major General, and liaison for the Oklahoma Department of Veteran Affairs under the direction of the governor of the State of Oklahoma. In addition, our team of directors and program coordinators is made up of combat veterans who play a vital role in helping us complete our missions.We are asking you to join us and support the important work we do by providing monetary donations, and/or in kind products and services that allow us to continue our very important mission.
http://honoringamericaswarriors.org/ http://honoringamericaswarriors.org/meet-our-team
Honoring America’s Warriors
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Warriors for Freedom Foundation (WFF) is a non-profit, tax exempt organization that
provides support to our nation’s heroes and their families in the areas of recreational and social activities, scholarships, veteran suicide and mental health awareness, specifically Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and Combat Stress Reaction (CSR). We network with other organizations to connect these heroes with resources available to them for support.
We provide recreational and social events for veterans in our program, free of charge. We host many events throughout the year that promote healthy living, mental health wellness and veteran comradery.
We also work with community leaders, businesses, schools, legislators and others to enhance awareness and promote veterans’ initiatives through speaking engagements and fundraising.
We offer: exciting, empowering events for veterans, family members, and those who support them.
information about resources available to veterans and their families. engagements to promote veterans’ initiatives and enhance awareness of issues such as
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and Combat Stress Reaction (CSR). fundraising and partnership opportunities to support veterans.
Learn more about us, our mission and who we serve.
https://www.warriorsforfreedom.org/ https://www.warriorsforfreedom.org/who-we-are/bio/
Warriors For Freedom
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Student Veteran Programs
University SVA Programs
University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma State University
University of Central Oklahoma
http://studentveterans.org/
Veterans Upward Bound
East Central University
Redlands CC Not Limited To this Listing
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The HUD-VASH program is a long term intensive case management program for
homeless veterans. HUD-VASH is a united agreement amongst the Department of
Housing and Urban Development and VA. HUD provides housing assistance through its
Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) that allows homeless veterans to rent
privately owned housing. The VA offers eligible homeless veterans clinical and
supportive services through its health care system. There are two VA Homeless programs
that service Oklahoma; the OKC-VAHCS
http://www.oklahoma.va.gov/services/homeless/ & the Homeless Alliance, and the
Oklahoma Northeastern regional partners http://mhaok.org/what-we-
do/housing/housing-options/ etc. & VA facilities (see attachments & catchment region–
Blue represents region OKC VAHCS/ White represents the Tulsa VA & Jack C.
Montgomery catchment region). Click this link for eligibility criteria
http://www.va.gov/homeless/hud-vash_eligibility.asp or call 1-877-424-3838.
HUD- VASH
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The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program
provides grants and technical assistance to community-based or
nonprofit organizations to help veterans and their families. SSVF
will assist very low-income veteran families residing in or
transitioning to permanent housing. Grantees will provide a range
of supportive services to eligible veteran families that are designed
to promote housing stability. For example,
http://okgoodwill.org/uploads/SSVF%20BROCHURE.pdf ,
http://www.kibois.org/ssvf.html , and the BRXX4Vets are four of
many community based SSVF programs that are located across our
state. Together we can end veteran homelessness.
SSVF Programs
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Alecia Teacher, LCSW
Email: [email protected]
HCRV services include: Outreach and pre-release assessments services for Veterans
in prison. Referrals and linkages to medical, mental health and social
services, including employment services on release. Short-term case management assistance on release.
Healthcare for Re-Entry Veterans
(HCRV)
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“As Veterans serving Veterans, our mission is to insure Veterans Priority of Services throughout OESC, along with offering our Veterans and the transitioning service members with the proper resources and services to succeed in the 21st Century workforce. We pledge our utmost to protect their employment rights, maximize their employment opportunities, and meet the labor market demands with qualified veteran employees.”
Oklahoma Works / The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission Workforce
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http://www.ok.gov/oesc_web/Resources_For/Veterans/Veterans_Directory.html
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Veteran Affairs Tribal Programs
Michael Gardener, Native American Nurse
Navigator~ OKC-VAMC/ 405-456-3808
John Alley, Medical Admin SPC Indian Health
Liaison~ JCMMC / 918-577-4261
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Oklahoma City Vet Center
1024 N.W. 47th St. Suite B OKC, 73118 (405) 456- 5184
http://www.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?ID=5457
Tulsa Vet Center
14002 E. 21st St. Suite 200 Tulsa, OK 74134 (918) 628-2760
http://www.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?ID=5458
Cherokee Nation Vet Center
Tahlequah, OK 74465 (918) 453-5693
Lawton/ Red River Vet Center
1016 S.W. C Street Lawton, OK 73501 (580) 585-5880
http://www.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?ID=5892
Each location accept walk-ins or appointments. Business hours are listed in the links.
Evening appointments are available
Vet Centers
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Members who participated in these theaters are also war
zone eligible veterans: Merchant Marines- Dec. 1941 to
Aug. 1945, Lebanon– Aug. 1982 to Feb. 1984, Grenada–
Oct. 1983 to Nov. 1983, Panama- Dec. 1989 to Jan. 1990,
Persian Gulf– Aug. 1990 to…, Somalia Sept. 1992 to…,
Bosnia–Nov. 1995 to Nov 2007, Kosovo– Mar. 1999 to…,
Op. Joint Endeavor, Op. Joint Guard,& Op. Joint Forge.
Did you know:
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ODMHSAS Certified Providers
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Surplus Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
www.sprc.org
Resource Center (free materials) www.odmhsas.org/resourcecenter
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Suicide Prevention is consistently a priority of all organizations that provide
amenities to service members, veterans, and family members. As mentioned in the
introduction:
Calls from Oklahoma veterans to the Veterans Crisis Line (affiliated with the
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) grew from 318 in 2007 to more than 1,680 in
2010.
In Oklahoma, from 2004-2007, 23% (466) of all suicide victims were veterans,
representing 76% of all violent deaths among veterans. It is estimated that 22
Veterans die from suicide each day ( U.S. Veterans Affairs)
One key resource that can help a veteran in crisis is a receptive call.
Suicide Prevention
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OKLAHOMA - STATEWIDE
Oklahoma Department of Mental Health
Reachout National Hotline
Crisis & Information Line
24 hours / 7 days
1-800-522-9054
ODMHSAS
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Veterans Crisis Line
The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and
their families and friends with qualified, caring
Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a
confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans
and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1,
chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive
confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365
days a year. Support for deaf and hard of hearing
individuals is available.
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LAWTON
United Way Helpline, Inc.
24 hours / 7 days
(580) 355-7575
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OKLAHOMA CITY
Serving Central Oklahoma
HeartLine, Inc.
24 hours / 7 days
(405) 848-CARE (2273)
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PONCA CITY
Helpline
24 hours / 7 days
(580) 765-5551
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Tulsa Helpline
Helpline Tulsa
8am-6pm / Mon-Friday
9am-5pm / Saturday
(918) 836-HELP
(918) 836-4357
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PRSS/Mentor Operations
A Few Program Goals
• Help their fellow veterans receive the
services they need to reach their full
potential as productive members of
society.
• Help them navigate the court system,
treatment system, VA system and other
systems
• Assess their needs and help them adjust
back to civilian life.
To ensure that every participating veteran
receives the services they require by
helping them navigate the system and to
act as a mentor, advocate, and ally.
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PRSS/ Mentor Approach
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Mentor Handbook
Value of documentation
Accountability
Eliminate distractions
Establish legalities
Court admonishes, Mentors motivate
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Surplus Duties & Responsibilities
Be present to court scheduled
sessions
Participate and lead mentoring
sessions when assigned by the
judge
Be supportive and understanding
of the difficulties the veteran clients
are facing
Assist the veteran clients as much
as possible to resolve any concerns
around the court or VA systems.
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The Mentor Coordinator
Essentials to maintaining the success of the Veteran Mentor Program * Recruit volunteer Veteran mentors
* Assist in their retention
* Organize and help facilitate their trainings as requested
* Referral Supervisee
* Perform duties as assigned by Program Director and Judge
* Sustain and evolve the Veteran Mentor Program
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Veteran Advocates
Drug/Mental Health/ Veteran Court Graduates
Accredited Service Officers
VET Centers
College Veteran Coordinators
Women Mentors
VA Hospital Volunteers
Develop Resource List
Mentor Program Provisos
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Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist Training *For information about applying for certification, training dates/locations and other general
questions, visit our CPRSS website page:
http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/Mental_Health_/Certifications/Peer_Recovery_Support_Specialist/
Jill Amos – ODMHSAS Coordinator of Recovery Support Services
Email: [email protected]
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US Department of Veteran Affairs
Veteran Health Care Network
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America
Vietnam Veterans of America
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Local Vet Centers
Other Local Veteran Service Organizations
Collaborating with Veteran Agencies
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Additional Resources
www.211.org
My HeatheVet https://www.myhealth.va.gov/mhv-portal-
web/anonymous.portal?_nfpb=true&_nfto=false&_pageLabel=mhvHome
Ebenifits.gov https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits-portal/ebenefits.portal
www.aosresourcecenter.com
Operation Home front
(580) 581-0772
http://www.operationhomefront.net/
Network
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Lessons Learned
Veteran Ingenuities
Unity of Veteran
Resources
Achievable goals
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Closing/ Questions
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Trauma and Recovery (1992), Judy Herman
Treating Complex Traumatic Stress Disorders (2009), Christine
Courtois and Julian Ford, eds.
Treatment of Complex Trauma: A Sequenced, Relationship-Based
Approach (2012), Christine Courtois, Julian Ford, and John Briere
Treating Survivors of Childhood Abuse: Psychotherapy for the
Interrupted Life (2006), Marylene Cloitre, Lisa Cohen, and Karestan
Koenen
Resources By Dr. Brian Meyer
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The Trauma Recovery Group: A Guide for Practitioners (2011),
Michaela Mendelsohn, Judith Herman, Emily Schatzow, and
Diya Kallivayalil
Seeking Safety (1998), Lisa Najavits
Skills Training Manual for Borderline Personality Disorder
(1993), Marsha Linehan
Motivational Interviewing, 3rd Ed. (2012), William Miller and
Sam Rollnick
Resources
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Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy :
http://tfcbt.musc.edu
EMDR: http://www.emdr.com and
http://emdria.org
Seeking Safety: http://www.seekingsafety.org
Dialectical Behavior Therapy: http://www.behavioraltech.com
Resources
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: www.act-for-anxiety-
disorders.com
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies:
http://www.istss.org
www.nadcp.org
www.ndci.org
www.militaryfamily.org
www.justiceforvets.org
Resources
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http://www.motivationalinterview.org/
http://www.motivationalinterview.org/
clinical/METDrugAbuse.PDF
Motivational Enhancement Therapy Manual (1994), NIH Pub.
No. 94-3723. Order from
http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/ match.htm.
http://mid-attc.org/accessed/mi.htm
Resources
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Self-assessment Mental Health screening
http://www.militarymentalhealth.org/
Computer-based Problem-solving therapy
http://startmovingforward.t2.health.mil/
Wellness resources
http://afterdeployment.t2.health.mil/
Online Resources
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Self-Help Mobile Applications
http://www.t2health.org/mobile-apps
PTSD Coach
T2 MoodTracker
Breathe 2 Relax
Tactical Breather
LifeArmor (includes family section)
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Self-Help Mobile Applications http://www.t2health.org/mobile-apps
mTBI Pocket Guide
Concussion Coach
Biofeedback
Parenting2Go
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Positive Activity Jackpot http://www.militarymentalhealth.org/ articles/media/ Virtual Hope Box
Provider Resilience More to come!
Self-Help Mobile Applications
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PE Coach
CPT Coach
CBT-I Coach
Mindfulness Coach
ACT Coach
Mobile Applications That Assist Psychotherapy
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www.nadcp.org www.ndci.org www.militaryfamily.org www.justiceforvets.org http://www.apa.org/about/gr/issues/military/military-
culture.pdf Swain, S. (2013) Military Competency. Milspec Advisory Group Hsu, J. (2010) Overview of military culture. VA Palo Alto Health
Care System. Van Dyne, L. Ang, S., Livermore, D. (2009). Cultural intelligence: A
pathway for leading in a rapidly globalizing world. In K.M. Hannum. B. McFeeters, & L. Booysen (Eds.), Leadership across differences: Cases and perspectives. San Francisco, CA: Pfeiffer
Resources
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www.nadcp.org
www.ndci.org
www.justiceforvets.org
www.va.gov
http://www.ncsc.org/Topics/Problem-Solving-Courts/Veterans-Court/Resource-Guide.aspx
O'Connor, J. (2013) How to build a mentoring program for your veteran treatment court. Buffalo Veteran Treatment Court.
Moore, E. (2012) A mentor in combat veterans court: Observations and challenges. National Center for State Courts.
Stiner, M. (2012) Veterans service organizations in veterans treatment courts.
Resources
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www.va.gov
www.ndci.org
www.nadcp.org
www.justiceforvets.org
Stiner, M. (2012) Veterans service organizations in veterans treatment courts.
Stiner, M. (2012) State departments/ commissions of veterans affairs.
Resources
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www.nacvso.org www.drugcourtonline.org www.justiceforvets.org www.va.org www.ndci.org www.nadcp.org www.amvets.org Stiner, M. (2012) Veterans service organizations in
veterans treatment courts. Stiner, M. (2012) State departments/ commissions of
veterans affairs.
Resources
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