A University-Based Mental Health Center for Veterans and Their Families: Challenges and Opportunities

Ari Lowell; Andrea Lopez-Yianilos; Matthew Ryba; Shay Arnon; Benjamin Suarez-Jimenez; Amit Lazarov; Prudence W. Fisher; John C. Markowitz; Yuval Neria

doi:10.1176/appi.ps.201800356

A University-Based Mental Health Center for Veterans and Their Families: Challenges and Opportunities

Ari Lowell^*, Andrea Lopez-Yianilos, Matthew Ryba, Shay Arnon, Benjamin Suarez-Jimenez, Amit Lazarov, Prudence W. Fisher, John C. Markowitz, Yuval Neria

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The Military Family Wellness Center at Columbia University Irving Medical Center provides cost-free, confidential mental health services to military service members, veterans, and their families in a nongovernmental setting, with an emphasis on addressing gaps in available care. Partnerships with academic institutions and collaboration with veteran organizations, regional stakeholders, and local Veterans Administration centers facilitate cross-site referrals, enhance knowledge and expertise, and advance shared goals. This article describes the development of these relationships, focusing on key priorities, barriers overcome, and lessons learned. Future directions are discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	159-162
Number of pages	4
Journal	Psychiatric Services
Volume	70
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.ps.201800356
State	Published - Feb 2019

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Presbyterian Hospital
Stand for the Troops Foundation
Bob Woodruff Foundation
New York State Psychiatric Institute

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