The report is only a glimpse of all of the work of the organization, but I plan to post others in the future to help bring all of our hard work and effort out in the open in hopes of being able to continue to achieve our mission of assisting those who selflessly protect our freedom day in and day out.
Warrior Treatment Today Program –Quarterly Report June 2009
Program Overview:
Warrior Treatment Today is a USA Cares program designed to bridge the gap between personal financial demands and the need to receive treatment. Specifically, our program seeks to remove the financial barrier that exists for many service members who suffer from PTSD and/or TBI, but cannot afford to leave their employment for treatment. National Guard and Reserve personnel are particularly vulnerable as they resume their civilian lives upon return from deployment. Should they be referred for treatment of a significant duration, they have to not only keep their jobs, but also acquire the dollars necessary to continue to meet their financial obligations.
USA Cares will take on the responsibility for paying essential household bills (rent/mortgage/utilities/car payment) while the service member is attending residential type PTSD/TBI treatment. In so doing, USA Cares will facilitate attendance to mandated/recommended treatment programs by removing the financial obstacles many face today. The recent Rand study suggests over 300,000 suffer from PTSD/TBI, with fewer than half of these cases actually identified. Thus, the magnitude of the problem is significant. We believe any program that will help diagnosed service members attend necessary treatment is of great value and deserves our full support.
Brief description of activities:
Since the program was implemented 11 February 2009, we have assisted 22 clients in six different states with over $46,000.00 of funds paid directly to service providers. Most funds were focused on saving homes from foreclosure and meeting basic quality of life needs.
STATE CLIENTS ASSISTANCE
Texas 16 $27,034.09
Georgia 1 $0.00
Ohio 1 $3160.72
North Carolina 1 $9053.29
Maryland 1 $1499.45
Alabama 1 $4312.36
Florida 1 $1583.79
TOTAL 22 $46643.70
The program started in Texas and we continue to enjoy an excellent relationship with the VA VISN 17. Our MOU allows for closer coordination and cooperation – and the above number reflects the number of Texas veterans we have assisted to date. Meanwhile, word of our program has spread to other states who have expressed an interest. At this time we are awaiting confirmation on the MOU that we have initiated from VISNs 8 and 9. (Florida and Kentucky/ Tennessee).
Introduction of our program has been sent to the states of Ohio and Alabama and we are awaiting further follow up with those particular VISNs.
Below you will find examples of some of our cases:
The program started in Texas and we continue to enjoy an excellent relationship with the VA VISN 17. Our MOU allows for closer coordination and cooperation – and the above number reflects the number of Texas veterans we have assisted to date. Meanwhile, word of our program has spread to other states who have expressed an interest. At this time we are awaiting confirmation on the MOU that we have initiated from VISNs 8 and 9. (Florida and Kentucky/ Tennessee).
Introduction of our program has been sent to the states of Ohio and Alabama and we are awaiting further follow up with those particular VISNs.
Below you will find examples of some of our cases:
Army
National Guard
Married
1 Child 1yr
Received 24 April 2009
Cause of Hardship:
Service Member (SM) has been deployed to Iraq four times. Currently SM is at inpatient treatment for severe PTSD.
During his last deployment SM was in country from Jun 2008 and returned in Nov 2008 due to issues with his PTSD. SM was put on suicide watch in Iraq until he was returned.
After SM returned, he was having issues and again attempted suicide and was admitted into the hospital for four days, SM was home for a week and self admitted back into the VA for three more days and an inpatient bed date was secured at that point.
SM is currently diagnosed with PTSD, Visual Disturbances, Headaches, and post deployment adjustment.
SM was a machinist prior to his last deployment, but has been unable to return to work due to his medical issues.
SM needs assistance with mortgage, electric (currently disconnected), and gas.
Mortgage $1322.99
Electric: $399.36
Gas: $1438.37
Total: $3160.72
Army
Medical Discharge
Married
1 Child
Received 6 May 2009
Cause of Hardship:
Service Member (SM) has just completed inpatient treatment for PTSD at Miami FL on 22 Apr 2009.
SM served in Iraq from Jan 05 till Jan 06 and was awarded a Combat Action Badge.
Since discharge, SM has had a 72 hr stay in the local psychiatric unit after one of his regular weekly counseling sessions. The Spouse said he had a “meltdown”.
There is a 2 week program available for him in Gainesville VA and his counselor has recommended the SM to attend and they have agreed. The admission date has not been set yet.
SM only has one vehicle and with all the treatments and appointments, the vehicle broke down and had to be repaired. The repairs used up money that would normally go to bills.
SM is pending 100 percent rating up from his current 70 percent and also SSI is about to start for SM. SP is applying under SSI due to needing to be with the SM as a caregiver.
SM needs assistance with Electric and Insurance.
Electric: $225.07
Insurance: $338.72
Wal-Mart Card $300.00
Total: $863.79
National Guard
Married
1 Child 1yr
Received 24 April 2009
Cause of Hardship:
Service Member (SM) has been deployed to Iraq four times. Currently SM is at inpatient treatment for severe PTSD.
During his last deployment SM was in country from Jun 2008 and returned in Nov 2008 due to issues with his PTSD. SM was put on suicide watch in Iraq until he was returned.
After SM returned, he was having issues and again attempted suicide and was admitted into the hospital for four days, SM was home for a week and self admitted back into the VA for three more days and an inpatient bed date was secured at that point.
SM is currently diagnosed with PTSD, Visual Disturbances, Headaches, and post deployment adjustment.
SM was a machinist prior to his last deployment, but has been unable to return to work due to his medical issues.
SM needs assistance with mortgage, electric (currently disconnected), and gas.
Mortgage $1322.99
Electric: $399.36
Gas: $1438.37
Total: $3160.72
Army
Medical Discharge
Married
1 Child
Received 6 May 2009
Cause of Hardship:
Service Member (SM) has just completed inpatient treatment for PTSD at Miami FL on 22 Apr 2009.
SM served in Iraq from Jan 05 till Jan 06 and was awarded a Combat Action Badge.
Since discharge, SM has had a 72 hr stay in the local psychiatric unit after one of his regular weekly counseling sessions. The Spouse said he had a “meltdown”.
There is a 2 week program available for him in Gainesville VA and his counselor has recommended the SM to attend and they have agreed. The admission date has not been set yet.
SM only has one vehicle and with all the treatments and appointments, the vehicle broke down and had to be repaired. The repairs used up money that would normally go to bills.
SM is pending 100 percent rating up from his current 70 percent and also SSI is about to start for SM. SP is applying under SSI due to needing to be with the SM as a caregiver.
SM needs assistance with Electric and Insurance.
Electric: $225.07
Insurance: $338.72
Wal-Mart Card $300.00
Total: $863.79
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