Posted on Mar 2, 2023
MCPON: Sailors need speedier, easier access to counseling
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MCPON: Sailors need speedier, easier access to counseling
By Karen Jowers
Mar 1, 05:31 PM
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea (center) testifies during the House Appropriations Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee hearing on military quality of life Feb. 28. At his left is Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston; and to his right is Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Troy Black. (Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Anastasia McCarroll/Navy)
A sailor in crisis can’t get the mental health help they need when they need it, the top enlisted sailor told lawmakers this week. Tricare bureaucracy means they have to make an appointment with one doctor in order to get a referral to see another – a process that can add days or weeks to access counseling.
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel SSG Michael Noll Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Cpl Vic Burk SGT Charlie Lee] Sgt (Join to see) SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM PV2 Larry Sellnow SPC Gary C. SPC (Join to see) Amn Dale Preisach SGT Ruben Lozada 1SG Paul Ayotte CPT Richard Trione SFC Ralph E Kelley 1SG Patrick Burke PV2 Scott Mollette SGT Gerald “Jerry” Harrell PO2 Marco Monsalve Lt Col Charlie Brown
MCPON: Sailors need speedier, easier access to counseling
By Karen Jowers
Mar 1, 05:31 PM
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea (center) testifies during the House Appropriations Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee hearing on military quality of life Feb. 28. At his left is Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston; and to his right is Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Troy Black. (Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Anastasia McCarroll/Navy)
A sailor in crisis can’t get the mental health help they need when they need it, the top enlisted sailor told lawmakers this week. Tricare bureaucracy means they have to make an appointment with one doctor in order to get a referral to see another – a process that can add days or weeks to access counseling.
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel SSG Michael Noll Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Cpl Vic Burk SGT Charlie Lee] Sgt (Join to see) SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM PV2 Larry Sellnow SPC Gary C. SPC (Join to see) Amn Dale Preisach SGT Ruben Lozada 1SG Paul Ayotte CPT Richard Trione SFC Ralph E Kelley 1SG Patrick Burke PV2 Scott Mollette SGT Gerald “Jerry” Harrell PO2 Marco Monsalve Lt Col Charlie Brown
MCPON: Sailors need speedier, easier access to counseling
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL Someone in crisis that might be thinking about suicide doesn't have the time to wait. They need help now or it might be too late.
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