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.
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.
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.
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.
The Campaign to Change Direction created simple, common language that allows us to recognize the signs of emotional suffering. It encourages us to care for our emotional well-being and the emotional well-being of others. Give an Hour is proud to be the backbone organization for the Campaign to Change Direction, which includes a collection of concerned citizens, nonprofit leaders, and leaders from the private sector. The Campaign was launched with the support of First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden’s “Joining Forces” initiative. Other notable supporters include: Richard Gere, Prince Harry, Chris Stapleton, & Brian Wilson, to name a few. Learn more about the Five Signs of Emotional Suffering and the Five Habits of Emotional Well-being.
The Campaign to Change Direction
