Veterans with TBI
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Former U.S. Marshal Helps Others Through Nonprofit and BooksThe long-term effects of a traumatic brain injury can reveal themselves gradually. This was the case for Jerry Peters, a retired United States Marshal, author, and Troy resident. Thanks to extensive research and his competitive nature, Jerry now uses his experiences and journey through the ADRS TBI program to help others. Jerry now offers support through his nonprofit, Operation Life Support, and he recently published a book titled, “Tactical Christianity.” With April Turner’s encouragement, Jerry now gives back to the entire state as an active member of the Alabama Head Injury Task Force Advisory Council where his voice and experience assists others. Learn more about Jerry.
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OBISSS Presented at the Calhoun County Veterans MeetingApril Turner, State Head Injury Coordinator, Tammy Lovell, TBI Care Coordinator, and Athena Camp, Business Relations Consultant, recently shared TBI service information & the new Statewide Online Head Injury Screener & Support Tool (OBISSS) at the Calhoun County Veterans Treatment Court in Anniston. The Calhoun County Court System will be the first in the state to provide the OBISSS tool to our Veterans!
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Veterans with TBI Outreach & Education Training
~ Introduces TBI issues related to veterans ~
~ Describes the basic definitions, levels of severity, incidence, causes, risk factors, and effects associated with TBI ~
~ Identifies and discusses the prevalence and causes of TBI in the military ~
~ Presents the process for screening for brain injuries ~
~ Review issues related to the service member returning to military duty, returning from theater, and transitioning from service to civilian ~
~ Includes state-wide and national resources for TBI, as well as specific resources related to TBI and veteran issues ~
Veterans with TBI Outline
Veterans with TBI Power Point Presentation
~ Describes the basic definitions, levels of severity, incidence, causes, risk factors, and effects associated with TBI ~
~ Identifies and discusses the prevalence and causes of TBI in the military ~
~ Presents the process for screening for brain injuries ~
~ Review issues related to the service member returning to military duty, returning from theater, and transitioning from service to civilian ~
~ Includes state-wide and national resources for TBI, as well as specific resources related to TBI and veteran issues ~
Veterans with TBI Outline
Veterans with TBI Power Point Presentation
The SHARE Military Initiative at Shepherd Center
SHARE is a care program for military veterans, service members, and first responders who are ready to accept help and healing for their daily struggle with traumatic brain injuries and mental health concerns. Learn more here.
SHARE Military Initiative (one-pager)
What is the SHARE Military Initiative (brochure)
SHARE is a care program for military veterans, service members, and first responders who are ready to accept help and healing for their daily struggle with traumatic brain injuries and mental health concerns. Learn more here.
SHARE Military Initiative (one-pager)
What is the SHARE Military Initiative (brochure)
Emory Healthcare Veterans Program
The Emory Veterans Program has partnered with the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) to provide free and confidential treatment for eligible post-9/11 veterans and service members living anywhere in the United States, regardless of discharge status, deployment history, or length of service, for conditions such as PTSD, TBI, military sexual trauma (MST), anxiety, or depression related to military service. Learn more here.
Emory Healthcare Veterans Program (brochure)
The Emory Veterans Program has partnered with the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) to provide free and confidential treatment for eligible post-9/11 veterans and service members living anywhere in the United States, regardless of discharge status, deployment history, or length of service, for conditions such as PTSD, TBI, military sexual trauma (MST), anxiety, or depression related to military service. Learn more here.
Emory Healthcare Veterans Program (brochure)
Building Better Caregivers
(Brought to you by VA Caregiver Support)
Offers an online workshop with 6 weekly self-paced lessons, facilitator guidance, group support, and access to an alumni community for program graduates. Learn more here.
(Brought to you by VA Caregiver Support)
Offers an online workshop with 6 weekly self-paced lessons, facilitator guidance, group support, and access to an alumni community for program graduates. Learn more here.
Thinking of Going Back to School?
The Military Health System Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence’s newly updated Back to School: A Guide to Academic Success After Traumatic Brain Injury has everything you need no matter where you are in the process. From choosing a college to paying for it to successfully finishing your education, this comprehensive guide has you covered. You can access it here.
The Military Health System Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence’s newly updated Back to School: A Guide to Academic Success After Traumatic Brain Injury has everything you need no matter where you are in the process. From choosing a college to paying for it to successfully finishing your education, this comprehensive guide has you covered. You can access it here.
PTSD Bytes Podcast
In each episode, host and clinical psychologist Pearl McGee-Vincent from the VA National Center for PTSD talks to an expert or innovator about how technology can support people with PTSD or other mental health concerns. There are many resources out there, so listen to the podcast for “bite-sized” pieces of practical information you can use or share. Available in your favorite podcasting app. Learn more here.
In each episode, host and clinical psychologist Pearl McGee-Vincent from the VA National Center for PTSD talks to an expert or innovator about how technology can support people with PTSD or other mental health concerns. There are many resources out there, so listen to the podcast for “bite-sized” pieces of practical information you can use or share. Available in your favorite podcasting app. Learn more here.
