How Operation TBI Freedom Works
Each veteran is assigned a military support specialist (MSS) who is a veteran and a Certified Brain Injury Specialist. The MSS begins with a comprehensive analysis of the veteran’s needs and concerns, including the needs and concerns of their family and caregivers. It is the responsibility of the MSS to use all resources – the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), governmental programs and private sector programs/providers – as efficiently as possible, ensuring no duplication of effort.
Operation TBI Freedom analyzes complex VA benefits, identifies potential benefit enhancements and assists the veteran in maximizing their access to healthcare and other valuable resources.
Operation TBI Freedom Programs and Services
- Employment training and assistance
- Medical and mental health referrals
- Assistance navigating complicated benefit processes (both governmental and nongovernmental)
- Assistive technology resources
- Long-term nonmedical case management
- Crisis management
- Mentoring/peer support
- Limited emergency financial assistance for immediate and urgent needs (case-by-case)