VISN 6 MIRECC > Clinical

The primary goal of the clinical component is to define, model, champion and refine the continuum of care for OEF/OIF mental health needs.  Strategies include  dissemination of evidence-based care and innovations across the Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network and the Veterans Health Administration.

Opportunities to support veterans and their families occur in varied settings.  We have partnered with local, state and national agencies and systems of care to engage veterans and their families in an effort to provide assistance with post-deployment readjustment and access to health care.  By creating a "No Wrong Door" public health approach, educational materials are disseminated and access to informed clinical care is enhanced.

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Resources for Veterans - Information on getting ready to deploy, coming home, readjustment to civilian life, coping strategies, benefits

Resources for Families - Help for family adjustment to deployment, reunion, children's issues

Getting Help - When to ask for help, who to turn to, what it means

Resources for Providers -  Information for staff and providers, weblinks to training materials, clinical practice guidelines, webcast trainings and handouts

Personnel:

Harold Kudler, MD
Associate Director, Clinical
Mental Health Coordinator, VISN 6
Durham VA Medical Center
Associate Clinical Professor,
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences,
Duke University
harold.kudler@va.gov

Kristy Straits-Troster, PhD, ABPP
Assistant Clinical Director
VISN 6 MIRECC
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences,
Duke University
kristy.straits-troster2@va.gov

Jaimie Marinkovich, M.A., M.A.
Healthcare Education Specialist, Clinical
VISN 6 MIRECC
Durham VAMC
jaimie.marinkovich@va.gov