We need your help! One of the things Code Green does is connect first responders with mental health resources. We are looking for any suggestions for first responder...
Wendi W. replied:
Personal Solutions Shreveport Lousiana. Dr. Durrell Tuberville and Bob Clanton.
Andrew B. replied:
http://www.frsn.org/retreats/wcpr
Julia E. replied:
www.sanderscenter.org in Winston-Salem, NC
Roni K. replied:
Robert M. Carpenter
April F. replied:
Hamilton EMS in Dalton, GA has an eap program that is run they the hospital Hamilton medical center. Great counsellors, they also do debriefing after tough calls that involve the crew members, er staff & any other responders that want to come. It's been a help to me many times
From a member: I've seen you recommend the Vet Center for counseling services to both spouses and vets. I'm wondering if you know if they will help active duty spouses...
Ambreea D. replied:
http://www.giveanhour.org. It's give an hour not min Give An Hour > Home www.giveanhour.org Thank you for your willingness to give an hour of your time to provide critical ...mental health services to U.S. troops and their family members. To make this a successful experience, we want to be clear about our philosophy, guidelines, and expectations.See More
Ted B. replied:
Just a suggestion, have you checked Military.com. Sometimes they have good info on current programs. In any event, I remember those services being available when I was on active duty (I was in charge of ACS -Army Community Services- and Alcohol/Drug Counseling in 2ID) Family counseling was handled in ACS. Times have changed but I would at least check there.
T.l. P. replied:
Since I don't know where your at, I'm not sure if you'll be able to work with/circumvent the system to get seen at the VA before he retires but as a help source, you could try the Chaplain Family Life Center on post. I had the same issue in AK and was ...See More
Richard H. replied:
The VA will not see Active Duty. That is what the Army hospital system is for. The VA will see reserve and guard.
Judy L. replied:
The Vet Center offers readjustment services to combat vets and their families as they transition from active duty to civilian life. http://www.vetcenter.va.gov/Vet_Center_Services.aspServices - Vet Centerwww.vetcenter.va.govReadjustment counseling is wide range of services provided to combat veterans
Donna U. replied:
I am a spouse that is currently in marriage counseling with my husband at our local Vet Center free of cost. What I can not get is individual counseling for myself. I have to get that at a civilian organization.
Patricia S. replied:
I would go ahead and check with your local Vet Center- the worst that will happen is they tell you no, but 10-1 they will be able to refer you to someone that does take military spouses, if not for free, on a sliding scale fee basis. I know as a spouse, I was able to be seen while my husband was still deployed- but then again I knew a lot of the people that worked up there through my FRG activities.
Donna U. replied:
The VA paid in full for both me and husband to attend Charlie Norwood Marriage counseling retreat for a weekend.
Eva F. replied:
Military hospitals also have mental health counseling for spouses. Fort Huachuca has a great counselor here. She sees anyone with a military ID card.
Recommendations for a therapist with focus on racial identity, south asian family dynamics Hi - As the title says, I'm looking for recommendations for a therapist;...
Togoland replied:
I am putting myself out there by posting this, but as someone who went through similar racial identity issues I wouldn't necessarily go to just a South Asian therapist because you think you can relate with them better. The best therapist are the ones who can bring out your crisis and put it in perspective, after all if you are suffering from depression or abuse you wouldn't expect that therapist to have gone through the same ordeal. That being said, good on you for going to see someone, whoever they be, be truthful to yourself when you go in and own your mistakes and your happiness.
craycraytaco replied:
Justin Tanyavutti (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/justin-surachai-tanyavutti-washington-dc/323494) works in that vein! Near the Farragut Metro, takes insurance but not sure which?
olivegardenbreadstix replied:
I'm South Asian and had a fantastic experience with Bryce Phillips in Dupont (can't link, on mobile). He's not South Asian but helped walk through a lot of those dynamics
jackjackwin replied:
Not specifically South Asian family dynamics, but has experience with different cultural dynamics. http://www.mollymilgrom.com
mypsuedonym replied:
Rashanta Bledman. Admitted bias, she is in my practice but she focuses on these areas and is great.
ATTN Veterans in Chico, California.
We have a veteran in Chico, California who needs access to a therapist, psychologist, and psychiatrist. This veteran was given a...
Linda B. replied:
This is Will, Linda's husband. His BCD is not a bar to treatment if it is service connected injury. If he can show that his injury is related to his service, the VA can extend to him benefits (and often will) for treatment. This is done on a case by case basis...and requires him to demonstrate the service connection for the injury he seeking treatment for...but if he can show he was injured and that the injury is from his service, the VA may extend his benefits. Aside from that he is not eligible for benefits from the VA. ,although he can argue before his service for the correction of records, that his BCD was a result of his injury, IE ptsd. He needs to contact his congressman, senator and a good VSO. There is an attorney, in Las Vegas, who works with a good Psychologist, an expert in PTSD. They can document that his PTSD is service connected, and likely argue that his BCD, is a direct result of his service connected PTSD. Contact: Travis Barrick, he will either assist this veteran or give him a referral to a NOVA attorney who can better serve him. https://www.facebook.com/travis.n.barrick?fref=ts
Xiomara S. replied:
Have the vet contact Give an Hour - this is the link http://www.giveanhour.org/
Laura W. replied:
Harbor UCLA County Hospital in Carson, CA
Laura T. replied:
If he is in a position to do a residential tx program, The Pathway Home in Yountville CA is free to veterans and they specialize in military trauma/PTSD. It is a 4 month program combining therapy with alternative healing modalities, help for the family, help with practical matters, etc. and they have an awesome success rate.
Do any of you #OT and therapist have suggestions/strategies for passing the NBCOT exam? #occupationaltherapy #OT365
Melissa S. replied:
Check out these articles http://www.aota.org/Education-Careers/Students/Pulse/Archive/NBCOT.aspx and the Facebook study group https://www.facebook.com/unsupportedbrowser Good luck!