Event

Phase

Timeframe

Participants

Details

1

Pre-Deployment

1 or 2 day event; 30 days before Deployment

Servicemembers and Families

Receive information and training on how to deal with the difficulties of separation and deployment. Services that are covered include: Financial Readiness and Counseling, TRICARE, Military OneSource, VA benefits and entitlements, and Employer Support. Emphasis is placed on creating resilience & risk reduction, Psychological First Aid, pay and finance, Family Assistance Centers (FACs), Chaplain and/or other religious support, child and youth services, and the American Red Cross.

2

During Deployment (1)

1 day event; 30-60 days into Deployment

Families

Receive information on how to connect with their Servicemember during deployment. Health professionals assist in identifying at risk Family members and provide referral information on appropriate agencies. Other areas covered are TRICARE issues, Psychological First Aid, coping tips, financial readiness issues, and child and youth issues.

3

During Deployment (2)

1 day event; 30-60 days into Deployment

Families

Receive information about the homecoming, resilience and risk reduction, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) awareness, identifying and discussing reunion issues, and Psychological First Aid. Other areas covered are how to communicate with their Servicemember, outreach to employers and religious communities, and child and youth services.

4

Post-Deployment (30 Day Event)

1 or 2 day event; 30 days after demobilization

Servicemembers and Families

Provide assistance on how to reconnect and resources to mitigate the stressors associated with the extended separation. Items covered include marriage counseling, VA benefits, VA VET center, TRICARE, domestic violence awareness and prevention, resilience skills, substance abuse awareness, Psychological First Aid, safety awareness, employment outreach, Military OneSource, and Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR).

5

Post-Deployment (60 Day Event)

1 or 2 day event; 60 days after Demobilization

Servicemembers and Families

Provide assistance on how to reconnect and resources to mitigate the stressors associated with the extended separation. Areas covered include mental health awareness and referral, anger management, substance abuse awareness, Psychological First Aid, domestic violence awareness, VA benefits, financial and tax assistance, legal issues, and child and youth issues.

6

Post-Deployment (90 Day Event)

1 or 2 day event;

90 days after Demobilization

Servicemembers

Focus is on physical and mental health. Provides small group discussion about deployment experiences, pay and finance process, and military careers. Receive assistance on completing the Post Deployment Health Re-Assessment (PDHRA) form and information about Psychological First Aid.