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Military Family Clinic Located In Mililani Celebrates Its Second Anniversary
After opening its doors during the pandemic, The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Child & Family Service celebrated its two-year anniversary on Dec. 6 with a community celebration event at its Mil- ilani clinic.
riences of veterans and mili- tary families,” states Cohen Veterans Network president and CEO Dr. Anthony Has- san. “It’s important that we break down barriers stand- ing between a service mem- ber and the care they need. In Hawai‘i, where access to care can be challenging, we’re working to make sure any member of the military community who needs help is able to find it with a highly competent practitioner.”
families of Hawai‘i — and teaming together to make impactful changes in the community is what we are all about,” Tan states.
we’ve worked to address the provider shortage and at the same time we’ve created roots in the community over the past two years and we look forward to being here to serve this underserved community for many years to come.”
The facility is part of fi- nancier-philanthropist Ste- ven A. Cohen’s $275 million commitment to help reduce military suicide and increase care for military families by building 25 mental health clinics across the country.
The clinic launched its ser- vices in 2020, including tele- health therapy and in-person sessions.
JoiningHassanonstageat the event were Child & Fami- ly Service president and CEO Karen Tan, clinic director Janet Covington and Deputy Adjutant General Brig. Gen. Stephen Logan.
More than 30,000 post- 9/11 veterans, their families, as well as nearly 60,000 fam- ily members of active duty service men and women in Hawai‘i are eligible for care atthe9,000-square-footclin- ic located at 95-1091 ‘Āina- makua Drive in Mililani.
The clinic uses evi- dence-based practices to treat depression, anxiety, ad- justment issues, anger, grief and loss, family issues, tran- sition challenges, post-trau- matic stress, relationship problems, children’s behav- ior problems and more.
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health practitioner shortage
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“This partnership is bring- ing crucial mental health
“I’m extremely proud of our Hawai‘i team who has been working tirelessly over the past two years to pro- vide high-quality care during some of the most challenging
Services are available re- gardless of discharge status, role while in uniform or combat experience.
Karen Tan, president and CEO of Child & Family Service, and Dr. Anthony Hassan, president and CEO of Cohen Veterans Network, attend The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Child & Family Service celebration at the Mililani clinic.
For more information, vis- it cohenveteransnetwork.org
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