Monday, August 9, 2010

Spouse READI Program

I am participating in a similar program and have gained support and knowledge. If you are interested please email or call.

Spouse READI assistance

For Spouses of service members who have returned from Iraq or Afghanistan



A Department of Defense and Army funded research study administered by the

Memphis Veterans Affairs Medical Center



Spouses will receive (by random assignment) either:

Telephone support groups, one hour, two times a month for 6 months, or

Telephone/online education sessions, 45 minutes, two times a month for 6 months, or

Printed resources and a one-on-one workshop at the end of the study period



Spouses learn ways to manage stress and solve problems related to reintegration

Education about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, and other common problems



For Information or to Enroll please contact us at:



Spouse READI

Email: vhamemsbm@va.gov

Call: (901) 577-7485 or (800) 636-8262, ext. 7485

See the Website: www.memphis.va.gov/spousesupport




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2 comments:

KrippledWarrior said...

This sounds like a move in the right direction.
EXCELLENT.

SEEBALLERINA said...

It is a great program! I have been in one here in WV/VA for a year now. My DH goes and I go and then we meet with the counselor together sometimes. It helps understand the process.

Good luck :)