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Enhancing TBI Support for Veterans: Insights from the VCC and Vet Corps Outreach Project

The Veterans Conservation Corps (VCC) and Vet Corps outreach project aims to address the growing incidence of traumatic brain injury (TBI) among returning service members. With up to 90% of wounded service members surviving their injuries, a significant number are now returning home with mild TBI, severe post-traumatic stress, and other mental health challenges. Key insights reveal a high interest level among veterans and military families in accessing VA benefits and support. The project emphasizes peer intervention and education to improve awareness and treatment of TBI-related issues.

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Enhancing TBI Support for Veterans: Insights from the VCC and Vet Corps Outreach Project

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  1. Mark Fischer, VCC Program Manager WDVA, Behavioral Health Veterans Conservation Corps TBI Outreach Project Timm Lovitt, TBI Field Coordinator WDVA Contractor

  2. I. VCC and Vet Corps II. VCC TBI outreach project III. Key observations IV. Questions and Feedback Brief overview…

  3. VCC and Vet Corps…

  4. “For the first time in American history up to 90% of wounded [service members] survive their wounds” “A greater percentage of men and women are coming home with…mTBI/TBI and severe Post-Traumatic Stress.” - Alive Day Memories: Home from Iraq, HBO documentary The evolving Battlefield…

  5. “Between 45,000 and 90,000 American troops have been treated for TBI” “Although still unknown, the rate is between 10% and 20% with TBI, and 180,000 plus” -Brig. Gen. Loree Sutton, DCoE, Director of the Psychological Health Services Incidence of TBI within gwot… Nationally The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) see only 47% of those who have served in either Afghanistan or Iraq. In Washington State, that rate is at about 33%. -Terry C. Washam, VHA OEF/OIF Outreach Office, Senior Military Outreach Liaison

  6. I. Partnered with 32 Vet Corps campuses. II. Partnered with the WA state National Guard. TBI outreach Project… Focus: Peer Intervention with emphasis on referrals.

  7. Nearly all of the individuals served were male and had deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq… • Most of the individuals served had been exposed to numerous explosions… • Majority of individuals didn’t associate TBI with themselves and had very little knowledge about this injury… Key Observations…

  8. High level of interest from student Veterans, Guard Members, family members, and faculty/staff at colleges… • A trigger for interest was possible benefits they could receive thru VA system, College system, and WA state… • 50% of Vet Corps members have been exposed to TBI and show signs and /or symptoms as a result. Key observations (cont.)…

  9. Questions/Feedback…

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