Mission:
The research, education and clinical focus of the VISN 19 MIRECC is the identification, assessment and treatment of individuals with severe psychiatric and medical disorders, including combat-related syndromes, who are also at risk for suicide.
Areas of Research & Education Related to Suicide Prevention
- Innovative Treatment Strategies (e.g. Medication & Psychotherapy)
- Cognition
- OEF/OIF Deployment
- Traumatic Brain Injury & PTSD
- Functional Imaging
- Genetics
- Services to Primary Care Providers
Clinical Services
- Assist mental health providers in assessing and treating veterans with suicidal ideation and suicide-related behaviors.
- Substance Abuse Treatment Program/Head Injury Screening
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Residential Rehabilitation Program/Head Injury Screening
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Denver Team
VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
MIRECC VISN 19
1055 Clermont Street
Denver, Colorado 80220
Phone (303-393-5275)
Fax (303-370-7519)
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| Director & Psychiatry Fellowship Director |
Lawrence Adler, MD |
| Scientific Director |
Robert Freedman, MD |
| Director Neurophysiology Laboratory |
Merilyne Waldo, PhD |
| Psychology Fellowship Director & Director of Education |
Lisa Brenner, PhD, ABPP |
| Outreach/Clinical Coordinator Director |
Pamela Staves, RN, NP |
| Research |
Laurie Woodward, B.S., R. EEG T |
| Contact |
Douglas Blankenship
303.393.5275 |
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Salt Lake City Team VA Salt Lake City Health Care System
500 Foothill
Salt Lake City, Utah 84148
Phone (801-582-1565 x 2757)
Fax (801-584-5669)
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| Acting Associate Director |
William R Marchand, MD
801-582-1565 x 2762 |
| Investigator |
Pamela Bennett, PhD |
| Investigator |
Gilbert Preston, MD |
| Program Support Assistant |
Linda Parker |
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