Day 2 Afternoon Breakout Session 7 Panel on VSO Navy Safe Harbor Foundation

Navy Safe Navy Safe Harbor Harbor yyFoundationFoundationServing Seriously Wounded, Ill and Injured Sailors and Coast

Guardsmen, and their Families

Navy Safe Harbor Foundation3631 Ransom Place

Al d i Vi i i 22306Alexandria, Virginia 22306www.safeharborfoundation.org

[email protected]

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Navy Safe Harbor Navy Safe Harbor i ii i SSMission Mission StatementStatement

Navy Safe Harbor is the Navy's lead

organization for coordinating the non-medical

care of wounded, ill, and injured Sailors, , , j ,

Coast Guardsmen, and their families.

Through proactive leadership we provide aThrough proactive leadership, we provide a

lifetime of individually tailored assistance

designed to optimize the success of ourdesigned to optimize the success of our

shipmates' recovery, rehabilitation, and

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reintegration activities.

Support Services Support Services

Pay and personnel issues Invitational travel orders Home, transportation, and workplace accommodations, p , p Child and youth programs Personal and family counseling Legal and guardianship issues Legal and guardianship issues Education, job training, and employment assistance Commissary and exchange access Respite care Respite care TBI/PTSD support services Transition support to VA And much more

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And much more

Support Staff Support Staff

Non-Medical Care ManagersS t d b HQ b d bj t tt t Supported by HQ-based subject matter experts

Provide personalized assistance throughout all phases of recovery, rehabilitation, and recovery.y y

Collaborates with the enrollee and family to create a Comprehensive Recovery Plan.

Locations: Locations: Navy Treatment Facilities Brooke Army Medical Center

VA P l t H it l VA Polytrauma Hospitals US Special Operations

Command Care Coalition

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Navy Safe HarborNavy Safe HarborO iO iOperationsOperations

VA POLY TRAUMA CENTER

MILITARY TREATMENT FACILITY

SAFE HARBOR HEADQUARTERS STAFF

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SAFE HARBOR HEADQUARTERS STAFF

Who Who is Supported?is Supported?

All seriously wounded, ill, or injured Sailors and y , , jCoast Guardsmen, and their families OIF/OEF casualties Shipboard accidents Liberty accidents

Serious medical and Serious medical andpsychological conditions

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Magnitude of the ProgramMagnitude of the Program

More than 750 enrolled More than 750 enrolled Approximately 200 cases in progress Approximately 300 are post-transitionpp y p

Recovery and Rehabilitation time ranges from months to years

Enrolled for a lifetime.

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DemographicsDemographics

Age18

Age6632 (median)

61%

87% 13%

32%Single

61%Married

87% Male

13% Female

Divorced/Separated

7%

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Primary DiagnosisPrimary Diagnosis

IllnessPost-Traumatic Stress DisorderTraumatic Brain Injury

Amputation

Gunshot Wound

Paralysis

Severe Burn

Hearing Loss

Blindness

Multiple Issues

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Hospital Corpsman 2nd ClassJustin E RoseJustin E. RoseUS Navy

HM2 R b t d d i Af h i tHM2 Rose was combat wounded in Afghanistan.

A turning point in HM2 Roses’ recovery came when he received a call from his Navy Safewhen he received a call from his Navy Safe Harbor Recovery Care Coordinator, Ms. Judith Carlisle, inviting him to participate in the Warrior Games.

“The invitation to be a part of the Warrior Games more or less helped me get back the motivation I

flost following the accident. … It helps just knowing you can still do what you used to love, you just might have to do it a different way.”

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Builder ConstructionmanRoy Daniel “Dan” PetersRoy Daniel Dan PetersUS Navy

A lt f b i t P t iAs a result of surgery on a brain tumor, Peters is now blind.

Peters’ Non medical Care Manager CAPT LindaPeters Non-medical Care Manager, CAPT Linda Jacobson, helped him initiate the medical board process, enroll in a Disabled Transition Assistance Program class, and determine the best medical and rehabilitation care available.

“Everything I have now I owe her. She got the ball rolling with the Hines VA Hospital, my retired pension, and hooking me up with non-profit organizations that support wounded warriors …. She is wonderful.”

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She is wonderful.

Master Chief Aviation OrdnancemanJames “Will” WilsonJames “Will” WilsonUS Navy

In 2007 Master Chief Wilson elected to have his rightIn 2007, Master Chief Wilson elected to have his right leg amputated below the knee after a shipboard accident in 2003 had caused ongoing pain and limited his activities.

“Families, caregivers, and those who are recovering need that helping hand and that is what Safe Harbor

id h l i h d It b th S il C tprovides – a helping hand. It may be the Sailor or Coast Guardsman that gets injured, but it is the entire family that recovers.”

He trained to climb Mount McKinley, Alaska, in June of 2011 as part of a 21-day expedition with other wounded service members.

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Special Operator 1st ClassMark RobbinsMark RobbinsUS Navy

Petty Officer Robbins was combat wounded inPetty Officer Robbins was combat wounded in Iraq. He lost an eye and suffers from traumatic brain injury.

“I could barely walk straight due to my injury, my wife had never been to the [San Diego] area, and we both didn’t know how to navigate the medical

t [N di l C M ] CDRsystem. [Non-medical Care Manager] CDR Curran helped us line things up and made everything run smooth.”

He has become the Lake County, Ill., Sherriff’s Office’s first one-eyed Deputy Sherriff and SWAT team member.

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Culinary Specialist SeamanJudith Mae “Judi” BoyceJudith Mae “Judi” BoyceUS Navy

Seaman Boyce has a rare, cerebrovascular disorder.

“I am not your typical wounded warrior because I am sick.”

The Warrior Games provided her an outlet to challenge herself and reaffirm that she controls her destiny not the diseasecontrols her destiny, not the disease.

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Machinist’s Mate 1st ClassMichael LammeyMichael LammeyUS Navy

Petty Officer Lammey was severely burned in a shipboard accident.

The Lammey’s don’t easily ask for help, but eventually, Petty Officer Lammey asked for support in helping his wife find a job. Two days later their Non-medical Care Manager, Ms. Veronica Bailey,Non medical Care Manager, Ms. Veronica Bailey, called back with a lead on a job that eventually led to an offer.

“We went a long time not knowing what our benefits were. Navy Safe Harbor took time to explain the processes and forms to us so that we could make informed decisions ”

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informed decisions.

Navy Safe Harbor Navy Safe Harbor

Website:

http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-

/ t/ f h b /P /d f ltnpc/support/safe_harbor/Pages/default.aspx

Email:

[email protected]

Telephone:Telephone:

1-877-746-8563

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Navy Safe Harbor Foundation Navy Safe Harbor Foundation Mission Mission StatementStatement

N S f H b F d ti i d di t dNavy Safe Harbor Foundation is dedicated

to supporting the Navy Safe Harbor

Program in the recovery of seriously

wounded, ill, and injured Sailors and Coast

Guardsmen, and assisting their families

through resources not available through g g

government or community channels.

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Development of the Development of the

Foundation need identified in 2009 after discussions with Navy Safe Harbor

Navy Safe Harbor FoundationNavy Safe Harbor Foundation

Foundation need identified in 2009 after discussions with Navy Safe Harbor non-medical care managers and staff. A small group of retired Navy and proactive individuals decided to take action.

Began the establishment process in mid-2009 by completing paperworkBegan the establishment process in mid 2009 by completing paperwork, researching needs, and making contacts.

Granted 501(c)3 status and IRS provided Name and Tax Status paperwork in August 2009.g

Received first monetary donation in November 2009 and completed first support project in December 2009.

Receiving support from various private donors, corporations, spouse clubs, and veterans organizations.

All volunteer staff.

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Navy Navy Safe Harbor FoundationSafe Harbor Foundation

Adaptive Athletics Initiative/2011 Navy-Coast Guard p yWarrior Games Team Funding Training Camps, specialized equipment, Olympic coaches,

travel $60,000

Mortgage, Rent, Utilities$35 000 $35,000

Respite Care Retreats/Events $25,000

Lodging, Food & Clothing $18,000

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As an IndividualAs an Individual

Increase awareness of NSH and NSHF

Vol nteer for the NSH Anchor Program Volunteer for the NSH Anchor Program (mentoring a NSH enrollee)

Contact us for local ways to get involved

Volunteer for NSHF local events, foundation operations, or fundraising

Conduct fundraising efforts in support of Conduct fundraising efforts in support of NSHF

Donate!

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As an EmployerAs an Employer

There is always a support structure of dedicated people that can help the Sailor or Coast p p pGuardsman with issues.

They are enrolled for life.

Sometimes it is more important for the spouse to have employment.

Athletics are important.

Not just the wounded.j

Donate!

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Questions / CommentsQuestions / Comments

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Harbor Foundation at [email protected]

WebsiteWebsitehttp://www.safeharborfoundation.org

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