1. Information on Availability of HC and Mental Health Services
ELEMENT 39
PG. 193

2. Purpose To inform TSM’s of the health and mental care services available for them and their families Discussion Points - Separation History and Physical Examination (SHPE) - The DOD Mental Health Self-Assessment (MHSA) - DOD’s INTRANSITION Program - VA Coverage - Suicide resources for Veterans, families and friends

3. Separation History and Physical Examination
Ensure to get a copy of your medical health records for you and your family
It’s a requirement
180 days prior to their separation
Separation History and Physical Examination

4. The DOD Mental Health Self-Assessment Program
Mental health, alcohol screening and a referral program
Voluntary and anonymous
Depression, bipolar disorder, alcohol use, PTSD and anxiety disorder
Active duty members can self-refer
For family members the first 8 visits do not required pre-authorization if it’s within the TRICARE network
The DOD Mental Health Self-Assessment Program

6. Each facility offers clinical & non-clinical prevention, education, treatment programs and campaigns.
Post-deployment Assessments conducted at 6 months, 1 year, and 2 year intervals.

7. DOD’s INTRANSITION Program
Confidential Coaching Program
If SVM was seen by a behavioral health provider within 1 year of separation they will be automatically enrolled in the program
No expiration date to enroll
DOD’s INTRANSITION Program

8. Veterans Affairs Coverage
Combat Veteran Authority- enhanced enrollment program
Reservist who served on active duty
Treatments on PTSD and substance abuse
Former service members with dishonorable or “bad papers” discharge
Veterans Affairs Coverage

9. Suicide Resources for Veterans, Families and Friends
The VA Crisis line- toll free, confidential resource that connects you with qualified VA responders
24 / 7 / 365
Chat, text and call
Deaf and hard of hearing
Even if you are not registered with the VA or enrolled in the VA health care.
Suicide Resources for Veterans, Families and Friends

10. Resources
Veterans Crisis Line: option 1
Findtreatment.samhsa.gov
Local Resources
-Friend/ Coworkers
-FFSC
-MFLAC- Desa Wade