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NW MIRECC NewsFlash | Brochures

NewsFlash | Brochures

7 Tools for Active Duty Service Members Brochure - Learn about how the campaign's tools help warriors manage the unique challenges that active-duty service members face.

7 Tools for Veterans Brochure - Learn about how the campaign's tools help veterans manage common challenges experienced in post-military life, such as transitioning to a civilian career, understanding veterans' health benefits and coping with psychological health concerns.

7 Tools for National Guard and Reserve Brochure - Learn about how the campaign's tools help members of the National Guard & Reserve, veterans, families and health care professionals reinforce psychological strength.

NW MIRECC Downloadable brochures/flyers - Whether you are currently on active-duty, a Veteran, or someone who has never worn the uniform, you can participate in NW MIRECC research in Seattle, Washington. Research studies are currently enrolling Military Veterans, First Responders, Health Care workers, and Civilians. 

VA Mental Health Services for Veterans and Families - If you are a Veteran, Veteran family member, member of a Veterans Service Organization, or member of another group interested in VA mental health care, you can use this handbook to learn what mental health services your local or regional VA health care facility has pledged to provide to Veterans. Trips to medical treatment facilities frequently bring to mind thoughts of serious physical ailments and injuries. There are some injuries, however, that cannot be seen, and others that simple scans and blood tests cannot definitively detect. The unseen set of injuries frequently overlooked in and out of the military relate to mental health. This brochure is a shorter, simplified version of the VA mental health handbook.

Unseen Injuries - Medical Information for Combat Veterans - In collaboration with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), this brochure for combat veterans was developed under the direction of Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA). Oregon has a long and well-established history of respect for those who have served our state and nation with courage, dedication and honor. If you or your loved one either served in the Persian Gulf War, or recently returned from the Global War on Terror, this information may be important to you. ODVA strongly encourages you to seek the advice and counsel of an accredited Veteran Service Officer to represent your interests before filing a claim or enrolling in the VA medical care program. UPDATE: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has extended the presumptive period to Dec. 31, 2026 for qualifying chronic disabilities rated 10% or more resulting from undiagnosed illnesses in Persian Gulf War Veterans. 

InTransition Psychological Health Support - A free, confidential program called inTransition offers specialized telephone coaching and assistance for active duty service members, National Guard, reservists, veterans, and retirees who need access to a new mental health provider or wish to initiate mental health care for the first time when: Relocating to another assignment, Returning from deployment, Transitioning between an active duty and a reserve status, and Preparing to leave military service. The inTransition services are available to all military members regardless of length of service or discharge status, by calling 800-424-7877.

National VA Chaplain Service - VA Chaplain Service is a vital part of the VA Medical Center, dedicated to providing the highest quality pastoral care to the veteran.Chaplains are on call 24/7. The mission of Chaplain Service is to provide spiritual/religious care to all Veterans and their family members.

Gulf War Illness - Explaining Unexplained Symptoms - A project supported by a grant from the VA South Central (VISN 16) Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center and the VA Heart of Texas (VISN 17) Center of Excellence of Research on Returning War Veterans. A number of Gulf War veterans returning from combat experience difficult, painful, and persistent symptoms that are medically unexplained. The VA and researchers across the country are committed to continue to improve the help available to Gulf War Veterans.

Understanding PTSD and PTSD Treatment - PTSD is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event. Find out about PTSD and PTSD treatment from Veterans who’ve been there.

Use of these Materials and Finding VA Health Care

Please note that the health care information provided in these materials is for educational purposes only. It does not replace the role of a medical practitioner for advice on care and treatment. If you are looking for professional medical care, find your local VA healthcare center by using the VA Facilities Locator & Directory. This page may contain links that will take you outside of the Department of Veterans Affairs website. VA does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of the linked websites.