Mental healthcare services can be as convenient as an online session or phone call for Texas veterans and their family members. The Warriors Research Institute (WRI) offers telehealth mental healthcare services to eligible veterans and their family members across the state at no cost.
Telehealth allows greater flexibility in appointments, eliminates the need for transportation and allows people to receive counseling in a comfortable environment.
WRI offers free behavioral health treatment to veterans, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics or family members of a veteran dealing with issues such as depression, anger, anxiety, substance use or post-traumatic stress. Culturally competent car is provided for veterans and their families.
TVC’s Fund for Veterans’ Assistance awarded the Baylor Scott & White Research Institute a $500,000 grant for veterans mental health services in October. It marked the sixth consecutive year the institute has been awarded this grant.
From July 2023 through June 2024, WRI completed 1,637 treatment sessions, serving 129 veterans and family members. Its success is also shown in how many participants stay with the program.
“The program has experienced a very high retention rate among its participants. It has a higher number of individuals in comparison to traditional therapy programs who start the program and see it through to completion,” said Elizabeth Coe, PsyD, WRI Program Director. Listen to Dr. Coe talk about conditions and therapies.
WRI is a Waco based research center within the Baylor Scott & White Research Institute. It strives to improve the quality of care available to veterans and emergency responders via a program of scientific inquiry and training.
Those interested in in WRI services may contact them online at bswhealth.com/vetmentalhealth or call 254-716-6208.
