Building Bridges Collaboration

"Building Bridges" is a multi-agency, multi-disciplinary collaborative group whose purpose is to support the PH and TBI needs of military and veteran families by:

• Building community partnerships and networks (e.g. meetings, listservs, VTCs)
• Enhancing community capacity (especially in National Guard and Reserve communities)
• Developing tools and resources designed to support families.(e.g. focus guides, toolkits, information sheets)

"Building Bridges" is facilitated by the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE), but all group members are actively engaged and are essential to making these projects a success. Members include representatives from:

• DoD Agencies, Services, Reserve and National Guard
• Federal partners
• Non-profit and service organizations
• Academic institutions
• Family members

Building Bridges Focus Guides

• Marriage and Relationship Enhancement Focus Guide
• Outreach and Prevention Staff Focus Guide

Please complete the following information to join us in our efforts.

Building Bridges Collaboration Form
Your Name:
Contact Information:
E-Mail:
Phone:
Agency or Institution Address (if applicable):
Your position at agency/institution and professional discipline (if applicable):
I am affiliated with or a member of the following categories (check all that apply):
Service MemberAir ForceMilitary Community Support Professional VeteranNational GuardNon-Military Community Support Professional Family MemberReserve AffairsNon-profit Group Wounded WarriorCoast GuardAcademic or Research Institution ArmyUS Public Health Service OfficerFederal Agency Marine CorpsHealthcare ProviderState Agency/Organization NavyMental health ProviderLocal Agency/Organization
Other Affiliation Description:
I would like to participate in the following Building Bridges Activities:
1. Information and resource sharing (quarterly email)  Yes No
2. Resource development activities I would like to participate in activities in the following areas (check those areas that you are interested in) : I would like to participate Child and Youth DevelopmentDeploymentCaregiver Support (to include spouses, sibling, parents, etc.) Psychological HealthMilitary Installation/NG/RA SupportSubstance Abuse Traumatic Brain InjuryCivilian (not affiliated with military) provider or community member support)Interpersonal Violence General Health and WellnessTraining and Education (Developing or reviewing curricula; continuing education; web-based/classroom training; etc.)Suicide Prevention and Response Healthcare Provider SupportSurvivor SupportSocial/Economic Issues (e.g. homelessness, unemployment) Family SupportAccess to Care/Transitions in CareCommunity Partnership Building Activities
3. Community Partnership Building Activities  Yes No
If you have any questions, please email us at BuildingBridges@tma.osd.mil.