New RallyPoint feature just added: Essential Resources!

2014-11-07T12:06:30-05:00

After multiple times being brought up, RallyPoint has heard you. Please check out the new "Essential Support Page just added. The page includes contacts for veteran resources, crisis and emergency contacts, etc. It is a work in progress, so give it time to evolve. If you go to the "Career Corner" tab and select "Resources" you will find it. As always, feedback is deeply appreciated.

https://www.rallypoint.com/resources/essential-support

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Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 7 at 2014 12:13 PM

2014-11-07T12:13:25-05:00

I checked it out, SFC Mark Merino. Looks like a great start. What's the best way to suggest resources, web sites, etc., to be added to the Essential Support Page?

Response by MAJ Laurie H. made Nov 7 at 2014 12:17 PM

2014-11-07T12:17:22-05:00

A huge thanks to Col Private RallyPoint Member, CPT Richard Riley, SPC David Wolcott, SGT Private RallyPoint Member, PV2 Private RallyPoint Member and SPC David S. for all their hard work putting this page together!

Please comment with your feedback and ideas for how we can make this resource even better!

Response by CPT Richard Riley made Nov 7 at 2014 12:22 PM

2014-11-07T12:22:39-05:00

Do we know if this is the initial Resources realignment or just the essential support part? I am aware that admin is working on the Resources issue. I'm just curious if this is apart of the entire Resources revamp or only deals with this specific section?

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Nov 7 at 2014 12:25 PM

2014-11-07T12:25:37-05:00

The PTSD Coach application has been used by me for years. It is available for free download from the VA web site and works with your Apple devices. When I was at the PTSD clinic in Menlo Park in 2011, they were working on creating changes to it (it was originally designed right there at the Center for PTSD at Menlo Park, California). I asked them to add "add notes" section during the self-assessment. That way, we could see what conditions/events triggered higher PTS scores. If you have been using it, you will know what I mean. It's a handy app because you can show the VA your history between appointments. Their mental health paper forms that measure your past/present stress levels are word for word from the application.

Here is the link for the free app.

http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/materials/apps/PTSDCoach.asp

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Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Nov 7 at 2014 12:35 PM

2014-11-07T12:35:24-05:00

Thanks this is on Time on Target, fire for effect. Very appreciated for the information.

Response by SGT Richard H. made Nov 7 at 2014 12:53 PM

2014-11-07T12:53:28-05:00

Is anyone here familiar with the SUD (Subjective Units of Distress) scale? This might be a useful download to put on that page as a self-evaluation tool. I think it could, at some point, help someone know when to ask for help, and at what level of urgency.

http://www.emdrresearch.com/uploads/Subjective_Units_of_Distress_Scale_Handout.pdf

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 7 at 2014 2:43 PM

2014-11-07T14:43:32-05:00

This is great!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 7 at 2014 3:01 PM

2014-11-07T15:01:22-05:00

Outstanding! I love it. I truly appreciate how RallyPoint took its members feedback and put it to use. Job well done team!

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 7 at 2014 5:38 PM

2014-11-07T17:38:52-05:00

Good work SFC Mark Merino and to that all got a valuable asset off the ground.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Nov 10 at 2014 4:41 PM

2014-11-10T16:41:26-05:00

ISSgt Private RallyPoint Member has some great info here that should be considered for being added.

https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/family-issues-and-help

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Response by CPT Richard Riley made Jun 24 at 2018 11:01 AM

2018-06-24T11:01:29-04:00

As follow up: Is there any indication of a resource revamp in the future. We have worked around and through multiple issues yet do not have any definitive reorganization which would certainly simplify things and improve searching for any of those needed resources.
https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-best-resources-for-veterans-service-members

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