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Care for U.S. Service Members

SHARE Military Initiative at Shepherd Center is a comprehensive rehabilitation program that focuses on assessment and treatment for service men and women who have sustained a mild to moderate traumatic brain injury and PTSD from the Afghanistan and Iraqi conflicts.

SHARE Military Initiative provides assistance, support, and education to service members and their families during their recovery treatment and beyond. In addition, the program compiles data that is beneficial to policy and legislative change to provide for unfunded services.

SHARE Criteria

Have served in the OEF/OIF conflicts
Have functional difficulties due to diagnosis or suspected brain injury
Have PTSD symptoms that do not require hospitalization
Have a discharge plan

What Services Does SHARE Provide?

Programs

2-Week Assessment with Recommendations for Treatment
8- to 12-Week Treatment Program
12 to 24 Months of Community Transition Follow-up
Complimentary Housing with On-Site Life Skills Support

Specialty Medical Services

Pain Management Clinic
Orthopedics
Neurology
Psychiatry
Sleep Studies
Full Complement of Other Specialty Medical Care, including Vision and Audiology

Professional Services

Dedicated Military Team:

Physiatry/Rehabilitation Medicine
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech/Language Pathology
Therapeutic Recreation
Nursing
Case Management
Neuropsychology
Psychology and Counseling
Chaplaincy
Substance Abuse Counseling

PTSD (EMDR) Outpatient Treatment
Individual, Family and Group Therapy
Client/Family Education
Cognitive Rehabilitation
Vestibular Evaluation and Treatment
Vocational/Academic Evaluation and Community Re-entry
Life-Skills Training and Coaching
Transition to Home – Telehealth Services
Web-Based Support and Education
Resource Rehabilitation to Include Assistance in Navigating Medical Board Process and VA System

How Are We Different?

Comprehensive and Timely Care
Dedicated Treatment Team for Military Patients
Individualized Treatment with all Specialty Services
Community Transition – Case Management
Follow-up for 12 to 24 Months
Person-Centered Care
Financial Assistance

Why Should I Refer Patients to SHARE Military Initiative?

Shepherd Center is a recognized Humana Military Healthcare Services/TRICARE provider. This allows for a smooth referral, admission and treatment process. Timely and efficient care coordination permits the injured service member to receive specialty care and education. SHARE Military Initiative ensures access to care that may be unfunded.