It is important to remember that:

• Assessing Veteran status is not something that is commonly included in traditional behavioral health screenings.
• Veterans and Service Members may not self-identify as such to the clinician.

Screening for military service will:

• Ensure that each Veteran will have the opportunity to access the network of healthcare and support services for which he or she may be eligible.
• Inform treatment planning.
• Increase awareness of the extraordinary strengths that Veterans often possess and unique challenges that they may face.