War Related Clinician/Community Resources
- ARMY ONE SOURCE: Treating the Invisible Wounds of War
www.aheconnect.com/citizensoldier ASO Referral Code: AOSEOK21 This includes curriculum designed to assist clinicians in treating invisible wounds of war. - Citizen Soldier Support Program – http://citizensoldiersupport.org/initiatives/health.php A special clinician link can assist providers with new and updated information that will increase readiness and resiliency of the Reserve Component and their families.
- Clinician Tool Kit aimed at Screening Families For Military Stress – http://www.boston.com/Boston/whitecoatnotes/2011/08/tool-kit-aimed-screening-military-families-for-deployment-stress/ndShJEHmNGbDVdwjYuD1uI/index.html The tool kit comes with simple checklists that teenagers or parents of younger children can fill out during check-in for a regular appointment so that their doctor can evaluate whether they are having trouble coping.
- Defense Center for Excellence – http://www.dcoe.health.mil/ An extensive resource base of education for veterans, families, and clinicians regarding Mental Health and TBI. Click on the “For Professionals” link to obtain the latest research and protocol for these issues offered by the DCOE.
- NEW! Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE) developed Co-occurring Conditions Toolkit: Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health
Provides guidance on the assessment and management of patients with the co-occurring conditions of concussion, post-traumatic stress disorder, pain, depression and substance use disorder.
- NEW! Trauma Informed Care for Women Veterans
http://www.dol.gov/wb/trauma/ Trauma-Informed Care for Women Veterans Experiencing Homelessness: A Guide for Service Providers, also known as the “Trauma Guide,” was created to address the psychological and mental health needs of women veterans.
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Virtual Reality Medical Center – www.vrphobia.com. For the past 10 years, The Virtual Reality Medical Center (VRMC) has been using simulation technologies in three main areas: 1) treating patients with anxiety disorders, 2) training for both military and civilian populations, and 3) enhancing various educational programs. With U.S. offices in San Diego, West Los Angeles, Palo Alto, California and an office and manufacturing facility in Orlando, Florida, VRMC is a world leader in applying virtual reality technology in combination with physiological monitoring and feedback for training, therapy, and emerging applications. We are also focused on developing a comprehensive protocol to address an array of needs for military personnel and civilian first responders as well as emerging technologies for various security and intelligence operations.
- VA PTSD Provider/Clinician Link – http://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/index.asp A great link for professionals/providers who want to access resources to assist military, vets and families who are faced with PTSD.