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

2. Purpose
To inform members of the mental health options available to the Transitioning Service Member and their family.
Going to leave SHPE to …
Methods of coping..

3. Seeking Treatment Active duty members can self refer to the MTF
Active duty family members can seek help within the Tricare network
Anonymous online help
24/365 Help Lines
The first 8 visits do NOT require preauthorization if the family member seeks care within the Tricare network

4. DOD Mental Health Self-Assessment Program
Mental health and alcohol screening and referral program
For military families and service members
Voluntary and anonymous program
Self assessments are available online
Individualized results are military health resources are provided at the end of each assessment

6. DOD’s inTransition Program
Confidential coaching program
Secures appointments with behavioral health provider
Automatic enrollment/opt-out
All Service members who have seen a behavioral health provider within one year of separation will be automatically enrolled in the inTransition program and will be contacted by an Intransition coach

8. Veterans Affairs Coverage
OEF/OIF/OND combat Veterans can receive cost free medical care for any condition related to their service in the Iraq/Afghanistan theater for five years after the date of their discharge or release.
Guard can keep eligibility after 5 years
In order to take advantage of these benefits, OEF/OIF/OND Vets need to enroll in VA's health care system.   

9. https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/locator/link-focMilitary

10. Suicide Resources For Veterans and Family Members

12. CalVet Family and Readjustment Counseling

13. Conclusion
Help for mental health is available through a variety of avenues. Attending the veterans benefits briefing will provide the opportunity to talk with a professional from Veterans Affairs in more detail on benefits programs and resources available through the Veteran Affairs.

14. Questions?