MIRECC / CoE

The mission of the South Central MIRECC is to promote equity in engagement, access, and quality of mental health care for Veterans facing barriers to care, especially rural Veterans.

The South Central MIRECC strives to promote and celebrate a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion among our staff, across our sites, and in the work we do to improve mental health care for rural and other underserved Veterans.

For more information, email us at VISN16SCMIRECCEducation@va.gov

Announcements

New Resource! Sexual Health for Women Veterans

9/15/2023 - This brochure describes VA services that support women's sexual health and overall well-being.

A Veteran's Guide to Discussing STORES: Secure Storage to Reduce Suicide Risk

8/24/2023 - Suicide is preventable. Fellow Veterans, family members and friends are important in preventing suicide and saving Veterans’ lives. By asking about suicide, fellow Veterans let Veterans know that they can talk about their thoughts of suicide. These materials are for Veterans who want to help prevent Veteran suicide. Includes full and brief versions of the guide, a brochure, and flyers that discuss safe storage for family and children's safety.

Summer Newsletter

7/25/2023 - Read our summer newsletter for updates on our faculty, research, resources, accomplishments, and more!

New Resource! Brief Guide to Presenting from a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Perspective

5/15/2023 - This guide is intended for use by faculty, staff and training scholars interested in creating presentations that promote diversity, equity and inclusion. It provides three tips for presenters preparing general to research focused or data-driven presentations.

New Resource!Taking the First Step: Psychotherapy for PTSD

5/15/2023 - Veterans may have questions when discussing PTSD treatment options with their clinicians. This educational brochure for Veterans provides information about PTSD-focused psychotherapy at VA to address common questions.

Updated Resource! Pocket Guide for Clinicians for Management of Chronic Pain

5/15/2023 - Helps primary care clinicians and trainees gain a basic understanding of pain and facilitate early assessment and interventions.