Centerstone Military Services for service members, veterans and their loved ones

Centerstone Military Services for service members, veterans and their loved ones

Centerstone s noble purpose our mission is delivering care that changes people s lives.

About Centerstone Military Services Centerstone Military Services is a company within Centerstone which provides mental health treatment programs and resources nationwide to service members, veterans and their families. Centerstone Military Services distinct purpose within this mission is to ensure service members, veterans and their loved ones have the resources and support they need to lead healthy lives. This includes in-person counseling, therapeutic retreats and online support groups, classes and workshops essential to battling the effects of post-traumatic stress (PTS). In 2016, Centerstone Military Services served more than 11,500 individuals nationwide. Not all veterans are able to access essential behavioral health care due to ineligibility for federal care, access or reluctance to seek assistance. Many veterans live in rural communities and may not have immediate access to quality mental health treatment. Centerstone Military Services provides these resources through a national network of over 1,100 contracted licensed, credentialed and military-competent providers. We provide a continuum of care through therapeutic retreats and online social media groups, classes and workshops essential to long-term care. Every day in the United States, an average of 20 veterans and one active duty service member will take their own life. CENTERSTONE.ORG/MILITARYSERVICES 3

Specialized Services for the Entire Family Centerstone Military Services offers services to the entire family. First session, confidential, urgent care is typically offered within 72 hours and non-urgent care is offered within one week of initial contact with clients. Our providers are equipped with specific training in military culture and many are former service members themselves or spouses of military members. They follow evidencebased practices for care. A list of the confidential services we offer: face-to-face counseling online support groups online workshops and classes therapeutic retreats housing assistance employment counseling homelessness prevention community outreach peer support 4 CENTERSTONE CRISIS LINE (866) 781-8010

The Need The United States has been constantly at war since 2001. This situation and the effects from previous wars have created a mental health crisis among veterans. Because of the current lack of access to appropriate mental health services returning U.S. veterans encounter a lack of access to quality mental health services from the general population. A veteran is more likely to engage in self-medication and substance use, become homeless, become incarcerated or commit suicide than be killed in combat by an enemy during active duty. Since 2002, over 100,000 current and former military service members have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress (PTS). Reports of service members suffering from PTS and other servicerelated illnesses have steadily increased over this timeframe. Estimates show 75% of those suffering from combat trauma do not receive adequate treatment. To improve the health and well-being of our veterans who have served this nation, we need greater collaboration between public and non-profit mental health providers at the state and local levels. CENTERSTONE.ORG/MILITARYSERVICES 5

Our Clients Our clients are active duty military service members, current Reserve and National Guard members and veterans regardless of discharge status, time or length of service or conflicts served. We also serve the entire family in addition to caregivers. 6 CENTERSTONE CRISIS LINE (866) 781-8010

Nationwide, the push for adequate care is becoming focused and collaborative. Leaders from government, private and public organizations are more aware of a need for parity and continuum of care for those affected by war. Our work focuses on providing current evidence-based care that changes people s lives as well as research for cures. No one should have to suffer from the trauma associated with war or military duty without adequate post-trauma care. Our ability to mitigate mental illness in the military and the national population at large, we believe, will reduce the staggering number of suicides experienced each day in the U.S. However, there are challenges to overcome. Clients are unable to access treatment facilities due to transportation or geographic barriers. Awareness of mental health care does not reach every veteran, spouse or caregiver. Trauma experienced early in life, but suppressed until triggered by similar trauma in the military, needs to be considered prior to joining active duty. We are humbled to be a small part of this crusade to improve the quality of life for those who serve. Sincerely, Letter from Executive Director Colonel Kent Crossley, USA, Retired EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CENTERSTONE MILITARY SERVICES CENTERSTONE.ORG/MILITARYSERVICES 7

Creating a Better Path Army Specialist Raymond L. Moser, Jr. is currently a Tennessee National Guardsman and combat veteran who joined the military because he wanted a type of challenge that would reset his path a path that included a broken home life and an abusive childhood. Following a four-year enlistment in the U.S. Marine Corps, he experienced two failed marriages and survived a domestic shooting in Los Angeles, Calif. 8 CENTERSTONE CRISIS LINE (866) 781-8010

I finally realized I was dealing with something larger than I could figure out. I needed help working through everything in my past so I could get on a positive path for the future. - Spc. Ray Moser Moser later moved to Tennessee where he enlisted with the Tennessee Army National Guard following 9/11. He served two tours of duty in Iraq in which he experienced multiple engagements with the enemy. After another failed marriage, Moser did what only 20% of service members do in the same situation: he asked for help. He was engaged to be married and wanted this union to last. I finally realized I was dealing with something larger than I could figure out, said Moser. I needed help working through everything in my past so I could get on a positive path for the future. Moser credits Centerstone Military Services for equipping him with tools to help him make better decisions and guide him towards a better personal and work life. My relationship with my wife is good, said Moser. I stay busy working, and we re very happy together. Moser still serves in the National Guard and encourages others to seek help when needed. It s better to talk about your issues and understand them than it is to keep them bottled up inside and not understand them. We make better choices when we understand what s going on. CENTERSTONE.ORG/MILITARYSERVICES 9

Our Future The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Centerstone Located in Clarksville, Tenn., The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Centerstone will provide post-9/11 veterans and their families with confidential mental health treatment and other services regardless of ability to pay. At the specialized clinic, we will treat a variety of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, adjustment issues, anger, grief and loss, family issues, transition challenges, relationship problems and children s behavioral problems. 10 CENTERSTONE CRISIS LINE (866) 781.8010

Veterans and Family Members The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Centerstone provides services and support to three specific groups. Post-9/11 veterans and anyone who has served in the United States Armed Forces including the National Guard and Reserves, regardless of discharge status, role while in uniforms, or combat experience. Families of veterans and active duty service members, National Guardsman and Reservists including spouse or partner, children, parents, siblings, family caregivers and others. Family members, as defined by the veteran, including parents, siblings, spouses/significant others, children and others living in the veteran s household. These family members are not eligible for mental health care within the Veterans Administration. centerstone.org/cohen 11

Growth Goals Our continued focus is treating and reducing mental health issues related to trauma experienced in the military. In the near future, we will be able to deepen our services throughout the United States and its territories. We will expand our online classes, workshops and groups to those needing assistance or requiring long-term support. We plan to build upon existing relationships with national programs as well as identifying new potential partners to work together and making significant improvements in available care. We will increase our regional capability to serve large or unique populations of the military community requiring care. This includes military deployment platforms and military retirement communities. Centerstone, with its robust research institute, can be a key contributor to improvement in this kind of care. Headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., Centerstone Military Services is a key partner with other military support not-for-profit organizations. We want to increase our participation dramatically in County Veteran Treatment Courts. We currently are involved in programs like this and see an opportunity in the next three years to expand this effort. It is essential that service members, veterans and their loved ones have a neighborhood option where they are confident they can access quality care at little or no cost. We invite you to join us in this important work as either an individual donor or corporate partner. Please visit centerstone.org/militaryservices. 12 CENTERSTONE CRISIS LINE (866) 781-8010

Funding Overview Unfortunately, not everyone who needs help has the resources to receive it and the needs are great. Charitable gifts help us maintain critical programs such as supportive online communities, therapeutic retreats, in-person counseling and a 24-hour crisis line. Past funding support has included state budget appropriations and a not-for-profit partnership to serve post-9/11 veterans. While these have been significant contributions in support of mental health counseling for service members, veterans and their loved ones, their funding was restricted to serving only unique portions of the military population, in turn limiting the care we could provide. Centerstone Military Services depends on financial support from federal grants, state funding and private charitable donations. Our success is a true reflection of multiple collaborations with national corporations, non-profit partnerships and caring communities across the nation. Through the generosity of individuals and community partners, Centerstone recently launched a national counseling fund to provide service members with resources and support to address a variety of issues and build important skills to tackle life s challenges. This fund empowers those impacted by military service to seek treatment when and where they need it most. The goal of this initiative is to provide healing to current and former military service members facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, addiction and posttraumatic stress regardless of where they live, how they serve or their discharge status. Contributions to the national counseling fund may be made through centerstone.org/give or our foundation team at (615) 463-6645. CENTERSTONE.ORG/MILITARYSERVICES 13

Centerstone Centerstone is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 providing mental health and substance use treatment, education and support to communities in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee. Additionally, Centerstone offers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities life-skills development, employment and housing services. Nationally, Centerstone provides specialized programs for service members, veterans and their loved ones and develops employee assistance programs for businesses of all sizes. Our research institute improves behavioral health care through research and technology. The Centerstone Foundation secures philanthropic resources to support this work. IL IN TN KY FL In addition to the five states where Centerstone provides mental health and substance use treatment, education and support, Centerstone Military Services, provides resources through a national network of over 1,100 contracted licensed, credentialed and military-competent providers. 14 CENTERSTONE CRISIS LINE (866) 781-8010

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT If you would like information about ways to support Centerstone Military Services, please contact the Foundation office at foundation@centerstone.org or (615) 463-6645.

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