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VISN 20 Northwest Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center (NW MIRECC)

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NW MIRECC Overview: The Veterans Affairs' Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center in Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon conducts Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) research and PTSD research that afflict Veterans
From its early days, VISN 20 Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center (NW MIRECC) has conducted research to understand Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), and other mental health challenges facing Veterans. Research studies at NW MIRECC are currently enrolling Military Veterans, First Responders, Health Care workers, and Civilians in Seattle, Washington. 
   
NW MIRECC Presents: webinar/online learning for mental health clinicians promoting effective treatments for Veteran mental health issues including Postraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)MIRECC Presents
The knowledge produced by NW MIRECC research efforts is disseminated through VA's Institute for Learning, Education and Development (ILEAD) web-based learning platforms. Learn more.
Schedule of NW MIRECC Presents: a webinar/online learning for mental health clinicians promoting effective treatments for Veteran mental health issues including Postraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)MIRECC Presents Schedule
MIRECC Presents webinars are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month from October to June. Check out the schedule
Past MIRECC Presents TopicsMIRECC Presents Archive
Did you miss a session of MIRECC Presents? Beginning fall of 2019, MIRECC Presents sessions are recorded. To catch up on what you missed, visit the MIRECC Presents Archive
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Current Research and Call for Volunteers
Research studies at VISN 20 MIRECC are currently enrolling Military Veterans, First Responders, Health Care workers, and Civilians... Current Research
Northwest Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center: why volunteer to participate in PTSD research and TBI research with NW MIRECC in Seattle, WAWhat to know before participating in a research study
The VA ranks as one of the nation's leaders in health research. These research studies have contributed to the development of ... Read More
Northwest Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center staff publications and presentations on mental health issues affecting Veterans including PTSD, TBI and addictionStaff Publications and Presentations
Since the inception of VISN 20 MIRECC has conducted scientific research to find solutions for mental health issues affecting Veterans as well as active dissemination of... Read more
   
PTSD Research, TBI Research and Other Research Activities at the VA's Northwest Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center in Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon Veterans AffairsPTSD and TBI at NW MIRECC
As part of the Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 (VISN 20), the Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center ... Read More
The NW MIRECC promotes effective treatments for military PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury through community engagement, webinar (MIRECC Presents), and Postdoctoral FellowshipsLearning Opportunities
The VISN 20 Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center promotes effective treatments for military PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury... Get Prepared
The Northwest Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center promotes effective treatments for military PTSD, Traumatic Brain InjuryExplore NW MIRECC
With research center located in Seattle, WA and education center located in Portland, OR, NW MIRECC seeks to improve the mental health and well-being of Veterans. Learn about NW MIRECC


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VA VISN 20 consists of four states across three time zones; Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The primary research center located at VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS) is affiliated with University of Washington (UW). VAPSHCS serves Veterans from a five-state area in the Pacific Northwest with two main divisions: American Lake and Seattle. Veterans in Washington are also served by VA Medical Centers in Spokane, Vancouver, and Walla Walla. In Washington, there are VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC's) located in Bellevue, Bremerton, Chehalis, Edmunds, Everett, Federal Way, Mount Vernon, Olympia, Port Angeles, Puyallup, Richland, Renton, Silverdale, Seattle, Wenatchee, and Yakima. The research center located at VA Portland Heath Care System (VAPORHCS) is affiliated with Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU). VAPORHCS serves Veterans from Oregon and Southwest Washington with two main divisions: Portland and Vancouver. Veterans in Oregon are also served by VA Medical Centers in Roseburg and White City. In Oregon, there are CBOC's located in Bend, Boardman, Brookings, Enterprise, Eugene, Fairview, Grants Pass, Hines, Hillsboro, Klamath Falls, LaGrande, Lincoln City, Newport, Portland, Salem, The Dalles, Warrenton, and West Linn. VA provides health care for Veterans from providers in your local community outside of VA. Veterans may be eligible to receive care from a community provider when VA cannot provide the care needed.

VA Vet Center LogoVet Centers in the VISN 20 Health Care Network are community-based counseling centers that provide a wide range of social and psychological services, including professional readjustment counseling to eligible Veterans, active-duty Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force, and Space Force service members, including National Guard and Reserve components, and their families. 1-877-WAR-VETS is an around the clock confidential call center where Veterans, service members and their families can talk about their military experience or any other issue they are facing in transitioning after military service or trauma and get connected to their nearest Vet Center.

Veterans Crisis Hotline 988 - If you are having a medical or mental health emergency, dial 911. If you are having thoughts of suicide, dial 988, then press 1 at the prompt to reach the Veterans Crisis Line

Veterans Crisis "988" - The Military Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource for all service members, including members of the National Guard and Reserve, and Veterans, even if they’re not enrolled in VA benefits or health care. Call 988 then Press 1 If you are a Veteran, service member, or any person concerned about one who is hard of hearing, you can connect with professional, caring VA responders through online chat and text message (838255). 

In Europe
Call 00800 1273 8255 or DSN 118

In Korea
Call 080-855-5118 or DSN 118

In Afghanistan
Call 00 1 800 273 8255 or DSN 111

In the Philippines
Call #MYVA or 02-8550-3888 and press 7

A Veteran overseas may contact the Veterans Crisis Line via the chat modality at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat. If the Veteran prefers a phone call, they can request this within the chat venue. For TTY users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255. Are you looking for clinical care or counseling? Assistance with benefits? No matter what you’re experiencing, we’re here to connect you with resources and support systems to help. The Veterans Crisis Line is free and confidential. When you call, chat, or text, a qualified responder will listen and help. You decide how much information to share. Support doesn't end with your conversation. Our responders can connect you with the resources you need.

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