Texas Mental Health Transformation
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7/31/2010 10:10:08 AM

Issue-Driven Workgroup:
Veterans' Concerns

Overview

Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom have increased the number of veterans in need of behavioral health services. The Texas Mental Health Transformation Work Group (TWG) recognizes the importance of coordinating services across federal and state agencies and communities.

TWG Charge

The TWG charged the workgroup with developing strategies around:

Goals

The workgroup will develop strategies around service identification and coordination of program delivery.

Recommendations

January 2009 – Behavioral Health Services for Returning Veterans and Their Families: Services, Gaps, and Recommendations (PDF), a report of the Returning Veterans Subgroup of the Mental Health Transformation Working Group, is now available.

A PowerPoint summary, produced prior to the release of the report, is also available.

Additional Information and Resources

NEW Serving Justice-Involved Veterans Conference
Austin • December 2, 2009
Information from SAMHSA