RESOURCES
PA Guard Mental Health Web Site
Provides education and information on a variety of mental
health resources.
www.dmva.state.pa.us/paarng/site/default.asp—click on
Mental Health
Military Mental Health Self-Assessment
Free private and confidential online and phone mental health
self-assessment for:
Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety Disorder,
Bipolar Disorder and Alcohol Abuse
Available 24/7 at www.MilitaryMentalHealth.org
Provides immediate feedback and referral information on
TRICARE, Vet Centers, Military One Source, and Deployment
Health for family members and service personnel
affected by deployment and mobilization.
Online and phone self-assessment approach intended to
help families and service members identify their symptoms
and obtain assistance.
Toll-free Self-Assessment—1-877-877-3647
Veterans Affairs (VA)
Free medical and mental health care for two years after
discharge from active duty for conditions possibly related
to your combat theatre service, regardless of your income
status. After two years, VA services continue to be available
for eligible individuals. Co-pays are then based on income.
PA VA network consists of 9 Medical Centers, 36 Community
Based Outpatient Clinics, 8 Vet Centers, and a
PTSD program—www.va.gov.
VA also has specialized health and counseling services
for women who served. Contact information for Women
Veteran Program Managers—www1.va.gov/womenvet/
n General information number for VA questions:
Vet Center Readjustment Counseling
www.va.gov/rcs/.
TRICARE Behavioral Health Plan
Soldiers and their families are eligible for six months of
mental health care after discharge from active duty.
Recorded mental health information: “Audio Health Library”
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
www.tricare.osd.mil/ or phone 1-877-TRICARE
(1-877-874-2273)
Military One Source
n 24 hour, 7 days per week Information and Referral service
for National Guard soldiers and their families. Private and
confidential.
Services include interactive web site, educational materials,
research on issues and resources, and referrals to
match specific needs.
No cost to service member or family.
Short term face-to-face counseling by licensed professional
in your community (up to six sessions per person
per issue).
Services also available for six-months after discharge from
the Guard.
www.militarysource.com or phone 800-342-9647
Troop & Family Counseling Services for National
Guard & Reserves
1-888-755-9355 / 24-hour, 7 days per week year-round
free access. Private and confidential.
Counseling professionals include social workers, marriage
and family counselors, psychologists, and child and youth
counselors.
Soldier and family are entitled to six prepaid face-to-face
counseling sessions for issues related to marriage/relationship,
family, stress and anxiety, depression, grief and loss,
anger management, and parent/child communication.
No cost to service member or family.
n Services also available up to six-months after discharge
from the Guard
Employee Assistance Program
Covers Technicians & Active Guard Reserve (family members
included).
Confidential and private counseling service
24 hours a day, 7 days a week access.
Short term counseling (six sessions).
No cost to service member or family.
www.foh.dhhs.gov or phone 1-800-222-0364
Post Deployment Health Reassessment (PDHRA)
Purpose is to identify deployment related mental health
concerns and make appropriate referrals.
Conducted 3-6 months after return from deployment.
Also addresses health concerns.
Contact unit to schedule
www.fhp.osd.mil/pdhrainfo/index.jsp
Walter Reed Medical Center Deployment Health
Clinical Center for Specialized Care Program (SCP)
For service members experiencing difficulties re-adjusting
to life after service in OEF/OIF. Also for individuals who
have had other treatments for PTSD (or depression), but
continue to experience symptoms that interfere with their
functioning.
Members of the National Guard and Reserves must be on
active orders at the time of evaluation and to participate
in the program. Evaluations are on a referral-only basis.
Participation in the 3-week Outpatient SCP is based on
acceptance following the evaluation.
See web site for guidelines on initiating the referral process
and for program content www.pdhealth.mil
For further information call 202-782-6563 or e-mail Karen.
Friedman@na.amedd.army.mil
Chaplain Services
Trained in dealing with deployment and reintegration issues.
Conduct “Relationship Enhancement Program” for
married couples who have gone through deployment
or are anticipating deployment.