Healthcare and Mental Health Services Element 39

Purpose To inform the TSM (Transitioning Service Member) of the health care and mental health care options available to them and their family.

Standard Before the member separates they should get: a physical a dental checkup copy theirs and their family members’ health records

Separation History and Physical Examination (SHPE) Comprehensive medical evaluation Required for ALL separating service members Documents existing medical conditions 180 days prior to separation

DoD Mental Health Self-Analysis Program Mental health/alcohol screening and referral program Voluntary and anonymous Online, phone, special live events

TRICARE Offers full range of services for mental health and substance abuse treatment First eight weeks of treatment do NOT require preauthorization if within the network

inTransition CONFIDENTIAL coaching program Answers questions about treatment options Information about community resources Secures appointments at new location

Veterans Affairs Combat Veteran Authority offers enhanced enrollment for five years after discharge File a claim and document disability as soon as possible Disability does not necessarily need to be service connected for care

findtreatment.samsha.gov Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator Locate alcohol, drug, mental health treatment nationwide

Suicide resources Veterans Crisis Line-toll free, confidential resource 1-800-273-8255 option 1 Chat online at www.VeteransCrisisLine.net Text message to 838255

Resources www.VeteransCrisisLine.net www.va.gov http://intransition.mil/dcoe.mil https://tricare.mil/mentalhealth http://www.militaryonesource.mil/health-and-wellness findtreatment.samhsa.gov

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