United States Department of Veterans Affairs
MIRECC Centers

MIRECC of the VA Rocky Mountain Network (VISN 19 MIRECC)

Mission:

The mission of the VISN 19 MIRECC is to study suicide with the goal of reducing suicidality in the veteran population. To carry out this mission members of the VISN 19 MIRECC will:

  • Focus on cognitive and neurobiological underpinnings that may contribute to suicidality.
  • Develop evidence-based educational and clinical materials to identify and optimally treat veterans who are suicidal.
  • Provide consultation regarding assessment and treatment planning for highly suicidal veterans.
  • Mentor researchers in the area of suicidology.
  • Collaborate with others in the study and treatment of veterans who are at risk of suicide.

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Key Personnel
Lisa Brenner, Ph.D., ABPP
Director
Director VA Advanced Fellowship Program in Mental Illness - Psychology
303.399.8020 ext. 2571
lisa.brenner@va.gov 
Deborah Yurgelun-Todd, Ph.D.
Associate Director
801-582-1565 x2821
Deborah.YurgelunTodd@va.gov 
Perry F. Renshaw, MD, PhD, MBA
Acting Medical Director
801-582-1565 x2776
Perry.Renshaw@va.gov 
Hal Wortzel, M.D.
Director VA Advanced Fellowship Program in Mental Illness - Psychiatry
303.399.8020 ext. 5644
hal.wortzel@va.gov 
Robert Freedman, M.D.
Scientific Director
303.399.8020 ext. 5643
robert.freedman@va.gov 
Colleen Costello
Administrative Officer
303.399.8020 ext. 5275
colleen.costello@va.gov