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LTC Stephen F.
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Thanks for sharing the news SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL that retired Army LTC John Bechtol, who is the assistant dean of students for veterans’ services at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, understands how important it is for veterans on college campuses to have access to mental health services.
1. Early outreach "We answer a lot of questions for veteran applicants, and once a student applies, we contact all those who self-identify that they are veterans,” Bechtol said. “
2. Quick response. When veterans seek mental health support, campus officials should be ready to respond. At Madison, this means open hours for drop-in needs throughout the weekday, no appointment necessary, said Bjorn Hanson, an associate psychologist with University Health Services, Counseling and Consultation Services.
3. Coordinated support “We will explain to them what each service offers, what the differences are,” Hanson said. Among other things, he will make it clear that services rendered on campus don’t go onto students' permanent record in the same way VA mental health care does. “At the veteran center, you can walk in and they do not disclose anything. If you get a prescription from the VA hospital, then that is going to be noted in the system.”
4. Providers who understand “The first step comes down to educating people on the cultural backgrounds people bring to the table,” Hanson said. “With people who have been in the military, you need a team that knows something about their culture, about their experience. We don’t ever want to just make assumptions about what the veteran’s experience means.”
5. Fostering success "School is their mission, and they want to do well,” Bechtol said. Campus mental health professionals should work with veterans services experts to get these students the accommodations they need, whether it’s classes scheduled later in the day or adjustments to exam times.
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
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LTC Stephen F. thank you candidly for the response, you are stellar in your well conceived responses, that I really enjoy. Its educational and informative. Keep up the great work my friend.
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SFC George Smith
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This is a really good move and it should be aggressively promoted to the Troops getting out or even staying in to extend their education... Thanks for the Post...
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LTC Greg Henning
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This is an outstanding idea!
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