The InTransition Program: Maintaining Continuity of Care through Transitions The DCoE Blog: August 16, 2010
Posted by Dr. Lolita O'Donnell, Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse on August 16, 2010
Changes in status, relocation or return to civilian life are common transitions in the military. If you’re a service member receiving psychological health treatment, those transitions may be more of a challenge for you. You might find yourself wondering, “How do I continue with my treatment? What support services are available as I transition? Who can I turn to in an emergency?”
The In Transition Program can help answer these and many other questions. Join us Aug. 19, from 2:30 – 3 p.m. (CT) for free, web-based training on In Transition. The webinar is intended for military health care professionals, but service members interested in learning about the program can join too.
In Transition is a collaboration between the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs to bridge the potential gaps in behavioral health support during transitional periods—gaps that can lead to service members’ disengagement from treatment or deterioration of their health status.
Enrollment into the program can be initiated by the service member or through referral from a service member’s current provider or case manager. All it takes is one phone call to 1-800-424-7277.
Once service members confirm their participation in the In Transition program, they are connected with a transition support coach, who provides one-on-one support through their transitional period. Coaches help service members connect with their new provider and locate local community resources, support groups, crisis intervention services and other assistance in the service member’s new location. Coaches do not replace the functions of case managers, but rather facilitate the access to and utilization of health services.
Our goal is to ensure service members continue their care without interruption. To learn more about In Transition, or register for our August webinar, please visit www.health.mil/InTransition.
Posted in: Psychological Health, Reintegration, Resources, Treatment
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