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  • A silhouette of a Servicemember with a gun stands alone under the sunset.

    "America's Veterans deserve the very best health care because they've earned it." -Jim Ramstad

  • A female Servicemember with a smile is talking to a female Veteran who holds a cup of coffee sits on a wheelchair.

    "How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!"– Maya Angelou

  • An old male Veteran is facing a wall with symbols/icons of military branches.

    "This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave"-Elmer Davis

WELCOME TO THE COMMUNITY PROVIDER TOOLKIT

Community providers play an essential role in ensuring America’s Veterans receive the support they have earned. The purpose of this toolkit is to link community providers with information and resources that are relevant to Veteran’s health and well-being.

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This toolkit supports the behavioral health and wellness of Veterans receiving services outside the VA health care system. Resources available in this toolkit include information on screening for military service, handouts and trainings to increase knowledge about military culture and mini-clinics focused on relevant aspects of behavioral health and wellness.

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Has your client served in the military? You may be surprised to hear that military background is not always shared by Veterans with their health care providers. Asking about military service is simple, quick and can have important implications for available benefits.

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Serving in the military is a way of life. The military is a rich and distinct culture, made up of shared history, values, symbols, and perspectives. Within this culture are subgroups - each military branch has unique characteristics.

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Mini-Clinics are intended to provide clinicians with easy access to useful Veteran focused treatment tools. Each mini-clinic is focused on a different mental health condition and highlights key tools in areas including assessment, training, and educational handouts.

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PTSD Clinicians Exchange

Are you a clinician working with veterans and/or military personnel with PTSD? Participate in a study evaluating a new clinician-centered resource called the PTSD Clinicians Exchange! The Exchange includes top resources on a variety of best practices for PTSD, ways to monitor and tend to your own well-being as a clinician, as well as opportunities to connect with other clinicians.

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