Staff Perspective: Getting Started with a Military Population
One of the most frequently asked questions we get here at the Center for Deployment Psychology is “How can I start working with Service members, Veterans, and their families?” We hear this question after training events, through the web site and whenever we have contact with providers. We’re ALWAYS glad to hear it, because it means these providers are enthusiastic and excited. That’s one of our major goals at CDP! So to help out those who may be wondering, here are a few resources to look into if you are interested in learning how to start working with a military population.
(However, these links should not be considered an endorsement by CDP, USUHS or the DoD. They are simply provided as suggestions on where interested providers can learn more.)
TRICARE is the health care program for millions of Service members, Veterans and military families around the world. This is one of the best-known ways to begin working with the military. TRICARE providers are listed on the referral list for all TRICARE beneficiaries. You can learn more about how to become a TRICARE provider and the associated benefits on their website.
Give an Hour is a non-profit organization that helps providers volunteer their time to work with Service members, Veterans and their families. Providers are invited to volunteer an hour a week to help those looking for behavioral heath care on a wide variety of topics. Providers who register with Give an Hour have their contact information listed on GAH’s online registry.
Star Behavioral Health Providers is a multi-state initiative designed to help Service members, Veterans and their families find behavioral health providers, who have been trained to support the military population. CDP helps provide some of the content and training for providers. Visit the SBHP website to learn more about this program and see if it is available in your state.
There are also links to several other behavioral health organizations that may assist in getting started working with a military population available on the CDP’s website here. However, the above resources aren’t the only options available. There are plenty more avenues and groups that are focused on helping offer behavioral health services to Service members, Veterans and their families. If you’ve got any suggestions, please feel free to comment below or on the CDP’s Facebook page!
Chris A. Adams is the Online Services Project Manager for the Center for Deployment Psychology.
One of the most frequently asked questions we get here at the Center for Deployment Psychology is “How can I start working with Service members, Veterans, and their families?” We hear this question after training events, through the web site and whenever we have contact with providers. We’re ALWAYS glad to hear it, because it means these providers are enthusiastic and excited. That’s one of our major goals at CDP! So to help out those who may be wondering, here are a few resources to look into if you are interested in learning how to start working with a military population.
(However, these links should not be considered an endorsement by CDP, USUHS or the DoD. They are simply provided as suggestions on where interested providers can learn more.)
TRICARE is the health care program for millions of Service members, Veterans and military families around the world. This is one of the best-known ways to begin working with the military. TRICARE providers are listed on the referral list for all TRICARE beneficiaries. You can learn more about how to become a TRICARE provider and the associated benefits on their website.
Give an Hour is a non-profit organization that helps providers volunteer their time to work with Service members, Veterans and their families. Providers are invited to volunteer an hour a week to help those looking for behavioral heath care on a wide variety of topics. Providers who register with Give an Hour have their contact information listed on GAH’s online registry.
Star Behavioral Health Providers is a multi-state initiative designed to help Service members, Veterans and their families find behavioral health providers, who have been trained to support the military population. CDP helps provide some of the content and training for providers. Visit the SBHP website to learn more about this program and see if it is available in your state.
There are also links to several other behavioral health organizations that may assist in getting started working with a military population available on the CDP’s website here. However, the above resources aren’t the only options available. There are plenty more avenues and groups that are focused on helping offer behavioral health services to Service members, Veterans and their families. If you’ve got any suggestions, please feel free to comment below or on the CDP’s Facebook page!
Chris A. Adams is the Online Services Project Manager for the Center for Deployment Psychology.