Community Resource Directories
National Resource Directory
VETERANS CRISIS LINE
1-800-273-8255
Press “1” for immediate help
Resource Organizations
US. Senator Patty Murray Service
www.murray.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/contactme
Address:
Spokane Office
10 North Post Street, Suite 600
Spokane, Washington 99201
Phone: 509-624-9515
Justice For Vets Service
Address:
Justice for Vets
1029 N. Royal Street, Suite 201
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 509-624-9515
Contact: David Pelletier
Email: dpelletier@justiceforvets.org
Community Colleges of Spokane
Veterans Center - US Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Address:
13109 Mirabeau Pkwy
Spokane Valley, WA
Phone: 509-444-8387
Spokane Transit Authority
Provides assistance and services to Veterans.
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Point Man Ministries
Phone: 509-994-7177
Spokane Veterans Center
Address:
13109 Mirabeau Pkwy
Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Phone: 509-444-8387
Click to read the 2016 eligibility requirements for the Veteran Center.
Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center
WorkSource
Address:
130 S Arthur St
Spokane, WA 99205
Phone: 509-532-3120
Operation Spokane Heroes
www.operationspokaneheroes.org
Contact: Sandy Kates, Chair, Operation Spokane Heroes
Email: opspokaneheroes@gmail.com
WA State Office of the Attorney General: Military and Veteran Legal Resources
www.atg.wa.gov/veteranmilitaryresources.aspx
Contact: Travis Alley, Assistant Attorney General & Manager, Military & Veteran Legal Assistance
WA State Office of the Attorney General
800 5 th Ave, Suite 2000, TB-14
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206-464-6431
Email: travisa@atg.wa.gov
Operation Dog Tag
Address:
P.O. Box 1892
Deer Park, WA 99006
Phone: 509-276-4346 or 509-995-4517
Combat Vet Riders
Address:
2405 N Dick Rd
Spokane Valley, WA 99212
Phone: 509-242-3174
Veterans Justice Outreach
705 W. 2nd Ave.
Spokane, WA 99201
Phone: 509-462-2500 Ext.4006
Website: www.va.gov/homeless/vjo.asp
Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)
Address:
130 E Third Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
Contact: Dean Salvio, Program Manage
Email: deansa@giin.org
Office: 509-462-0516
Traumatic/Acquired Brain Injury Program
Contacts:
Heather Bahme, TBI Outreach coordinator (Eastern WA)
Phone: 509-688-9016
Email: h.bahme@gmail.com
Dan Overton, MCm LMHC, MHP, TBI Program Specialist
Office: 360-725-2223
Toll Free: 800-562-2308
Email: DanielO@dva.wa.gov
Veterans Court
Research
Research for SVF
Neurofeedback Study
The purpose of this research is to conduct a pilot study and investigate the potential impact of neurofeedback and virtual reality (future) as an intervention/treatment for male veterans convicted of domestic violence related to traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their ability to self-regulate emotional responses to stress, anger and aggression as an outcome of these treatment modalities. Measurement is the qEEG (quantitative EEG) brain map and Heart-rate Variability (HRV), and questionnaires for anger and aggression.
Contact:
Linda Larson-Spagon, Doctoral Candidate, Idaho State University
Cell: 208-255-9227
Email: larsonspagon@icloud.com
PTSD Intervention Study
Through the summer, the research expanded into a larger study involving twenty veterans. In this study, a one-session comparison between a commonly used PTSD treatment method (EMDR) and Dr. Ratelle’s new method was done. The new method led to a 65% reduction of PTSD symptoms, and strong reduction of brainwaves associated with anxiety and a strong increase of brainwaves associated with a brain in healing.
EMDR did not produce a significant effect with symptoms, but some effect with brainwaves. Those who received EMDR were provided the new method if they wanted to receive it.
Future research is currently being planned based on this year’s findings. The research team has expanded to include faculty and staff at WSU’s Spokane campus. The process is long, though this year’s efforts have created a very strong foundation to build on. The research team will be needing volunteers early in 2017 for the next step of research.
Contact:
Doug Ratelle, Ph.D.
Cell: 206-661-8743
Email: dougr@rteacademy.com
Mentor Training Enhancement Study
Objective
To define enhanced skills and techniques In support of Mentor training. Two facilitated sessions identify additional/enhanced skills and techniques which will be most helpful to Mentors as they fulfill their essential function to support SVF Veteran Defendants who are working to recover from the personal impacts of PTSD, TBI and/or MST.
- Information provided by Mentors during the Focus Group Meetings and by responses to the follow-up written survey will form a valid basis for a more effective Mentor Training Plan.
- Future Mentor training topics will be prioritized based on requirements expressed by Mentors.
- Results of training topics and outcomes of surveys will provide a foundation to support the effectiveness of the Mentors and Mentor training as well as be exported to other Veterans Court Mentor Programs throughout the country.
Two Focus Group Session Topics include
Session 1: Issues that have been raised by Veteran Defendants as reported to the Mentors including: Family, money, problems with basic living, triggers or special needs.
Session 2: Challenging situations Mentors encounter including: Dealing with emotional impact, time commitment, personal boundaries, slip-ups and effective communication.
Facilitator
Steve James, Ph.D. is a highly effective speaker and facilitator who is a valued presenter for the monthly Forums. He has volunteered to facilitate the Mentor Focus Group sessions, design the surveys and to assist the Forum to develop the enhanced mentor training plan. Dr. James is affiliated with Washington State University, Health Sciences Department. He has a 20-year history as a combat veteran with the British Army. He is highly motivated to support the SVF to accomplish its Mission: “No Veteran Left Behind.”
Reference Materials
Reference material from May 18. 2018 Forum Class
Topic: TBI Support & Programs
Cell: 509-688-9016
Email: H.Bahme@gmail.com
PDFs: – Accomodation Suggestions For Students With TBI – Updated screening tool 051817 – TBI Program Fact Sheet – TBI Links and resources – Veterans Forum 051817- tbi
Larry Krueger
Topic: History of WWI
Cell: 509-362-7807
Email: larrykrueger44@outlook.com
Videos: – World War I One Word History – The One Thing You Should Know About WWI History – Tech Developments of World War I History – Paris Peace Conference and Treaty of Versailles The 20th Century World History Khan Academy – Nationalism and WWI History – Life in a Trench World War I History – Bet You Didn’t Know World War I History – Bet You Didn’t Know Trench Warfare History
Reference material from July 31, 2018 Forum Class
- Jerry Gutman’s Presentation
Reference material from May 18. 2018 Forum Class
Anna Marie Medina: Healthy Parent/Child Relationships PDF: Parenting – VetForum 1-19 -17 JPG – Everyday Parenting Toolkit
Alan Basham: What To do When You’re Blue – Thoughts on Sorrow PDF: Sorrow
Reference material from February 16, 2017 Forum Class
Mark Young, Ph.D. – Assoc. Professor, Gonzaga University Topic: More Than Anger PDF: More Than Anger
Contact: Email: young@gonzaga.edu
Office: 509-496-0349
Dawn Gray, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, VA
Major, Army National Guard Topic: Stages of Change PDF: Stages of Change Handout
Email: Dawn.Gray3@va.gov
Office: 509-434-7281
Reference material from March 16, 2017 Forum Class
Grace Bonasera Creaseman – Director of Addiction Studies, EWU
Topic: Addiction and the Effects on Family PDF: Addiction Families and the Impact
Email: gcreasman@ewu.edu
Office: 509-828-1437
Herb Robinson, Ph.D. – Certified Mental Health Psychotherapist & Counselor
Topic: Responding to Anger PDF: Herb Robinson – Handouts
Email: peace@herb-robinson.com
Office: 509-534-5028
Website: www.herb-robinson.com
Reference material from May 17. 2017 Forum Class
Sara Dunbar, CTRS/R
Therapeutic Recreation, St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute
Emily Messina, PhD, CTRS/R
Therapeutic Recreation, Eastern Washington University
Topic:
TBI and PTSD Community Re-entry and Post Injury Recreation
Contact: emessina@ewu.edu | 509-359-6545
TBI and PTSD Community Re-entry and Post Injury Recreation
Reference material from June 15. 2017 Forum Class
Cathrene (“Cat”) Nichols Administrator, Spokane County & Eastern Washington Regional Veterans Services Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs INW Program Manager
WestCare Foundation Topic: Emotional Intelligence
1101 W. College Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
Office: 509-477-4498 | Mobile: 360-485-7799
cnichols@spokanecounty.org | cathrenen@dva.wa.gov
PDF: Emotional Intelligence Training slides Vet Forum
Joe Scheffer Founder/Director/Trainer: Operation Dog Tag
Topic: Service Dogs: Use, Training, Legal
PO Box 1892, Deer Park, WA 1892
Phone: 509-276-4364 | www.facebook.com/OperationDogTag
Reference material from April 20. 2017 Forum Class
Matt Chase, Ph.D. Professor, Physical Education, Health & Recreation, EWU
Topic: Sexual Harassment PDF: Matt Chase – Sexual Harassment Presentation 04-20-17
Cell: 509-710-9065 | Work: 509-359-7964 | Email: Mchase@mail.ewu.edu
Matthew Layton, MD, Ph.D., Medical Director, Addictions Research, WSU
Topic: Vets Mental Health Issues
Work: 509-358-7502 | Email: layton@wsu.edu
Community Colleges of Spokane
Steve James, Ph.D. – Importance of sleep on Mental & Physical Health
PowerPoint File – James-steve-importance-of-sleep
Reference Material from the May 19, 2016 Forum Class
Russell Kolts, Ph.D. – Helping ourselves & Others Be at Our Best TEDx Olympia talk by Russell Kolts, Ph.D.
Anger, Compassion, and What It Means To Be Strong
Website: www.compassionatemind.net
Reference Material from the July 21, 2016 Forum Class
Hank Cramer.
Troubador – Soldier Songs Hank Cramer is an American folk singer. Lt. Colonel Green Beret, the son of a Green Beret, Cramer started singing in college before enlisting in the Army in 1976. See his website www.hankcramer.com
Emily Messina, Ph.D. – Therapeutic Recreation
DOC File – therapeutic-recreation-questionaire-messina-emily
PowerPoint File – messina-emily-therapeutic-recreation
Reference material from August 18, 2016 Forum Class
1. Jack & Kathleen Stell – Non-Pharmacological Interventions for PTSD and TBI.
PDF 1 – trauma-symptom-stabilization-techniques-resources-jack-stell
PDF 2- Trauma-resolution-interventions-jack-stell
2. Mike Barnes, CEO, Fastway Freight
Guidelines for Searching and Getting a Job PDF – Job-search-techniques-mark-barnes-ceo-fastway-freight