(OEF) Veterand and Operation Iraqi Freedom
(OEF) Veterand and Operation Iraqi Freedom
(OEF) Veterand and Operation Iraqi Freedom
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)<strong>and</strong> the Department of Defense are workingtogether to meet the needs of our newest<strong>Operation</strong> Enduring <strong>Freedom</strong> (<strong>OEF</strong>),<strong>Operation</strong> <strong>Iraqi</strong> <strong>Freedom</strong> (OIF) <strong>and</strong>SEAMLESSTRANSITION<strong>Operation</strong>New Dawn(OND)Veterans.Any active duty Servicemember, Reservistor National Guard Member who served intheater after Nov. 11, 1998 <strong>and</strong> has anhonorable discharge is eligible for co-payfree care for five years post discharge date.Elizabeth Price, LICSWProgram Manager781.687.3067Jolene Coronella, LICSWClinical Case Manager781.687.2954Jay Smith, LICSWClinical Case Manager781.687.3302Alex R. Whitelaw, CPSPeer Support Specialist781.687.2206Steve ShepardTransition Patient Advocate617.894.7684
You are Entitled toOne full dental exam/evaluationwithin 180 days of discharge.No co-payments for any combatrelated injury or illness as well asprimary care services for 5 yearsafter discharge from active duty.Even after the five years you stillmay be eligible for health care benefits!Please call Elizabeth Price 781.687.3067Or Admissions 781.687.2275To EnrollVisit the Admissions Office, Building 781st floor or call 781.687.2275Apply on line at www.va.govAdditional Outpatient Clinics:Haverhill, Gloucester, LynnHospital ServicesPrimary CareDental ServicesMental HealthSocial WorkServicesVeterans BusinessOwners InitiativeRehab MedicinePharmacyInfectious DiseaseWomen’s HealthSubstance AbuseTreatmentCompensated WorkTherapy ProgramVeterans PeerSupport Program...<strong>and</strong> more!Learn more about Bedford VAMC Services atwww.Bedford.VA.gov/guideAdditional ServicesAssistance with navigation through the VAsystemIndividual counseling servicesReturning Veterans Groups which provide aplace to get together with other Veteransto discuss concerns/issues about transitioninghomeCouples <strong>and</strong> family counselingConsultation with psychiatristCase Management<strong>OEF</strong> OIF OND Peer Support/mentoringCall Alex R. Whitelaw, CPSPeer Support Specialist781.687.2206Vet Center InfoVet Centers are a separate nationwidedivision of the Department of VeteransAffairs that assists combat Veterans whoare experiencing readjustment problems.Many Veterans experience difficulty inadjusting to civilian life after having servedin combat because of unresolved issuesrelated to their war experiences. VetCenters are community based <strong>and</strong> providea broad range of free counseling, outreach <strong>and</strong> referral services to eligibleVeterans <strong>and</strong> their families.The closets Vet Center to Bedford VAMC isthe Lowell MA Vet Center978.453.1151.Have You Experienced?Trouble SleepingDifficultyConcentrationIrritability orshort temperDifficulty gettingalong with othersRe-Adjustmentto Civilian LifeRe-adjustment from the war zone tocivilian life can be challenging. If youhave experienced any of the problemslisted above or other difficulties withthe transition home, you are not alone.Still Active Duty Military?Contact Steve Shepard, Bedford <strong>and</strong>Boston VA’s <strong>OEF</strong> OIF OND TransitionPatient Advocate for briefing on yourbenefits <strong>and</strong> next steps to your VA care.Steve Shepard,Transition Patient Advocate617.894.7684JumpinessBothersomeMemories of warFeeling anxiousin crowded placesDrinking too muchFor more information contact:Elizabeth Price LICSW - 781.687.3067www.oefoif.va.govwww.Bedford.va.gov(Click Returning Servicememberbutton)If you are in distress <strong>and</strong> needimmediate assistance, call theNational Crisis Hotline1.800.273.TALK (8255)