Baxter International Foundation Supports ARVets Initiative to Increase Mental Health Services for Veterans
10 November 2016 - 3:00AM
Business Wire
A grant from the Baxter International Foundation will help
provide assessments, education, and a resource to veterans while
teaching veteran family members and first responders how to
identify and manage the mental and behavioral health issues faced
by many veterans. The one-year more than $50,000 grant to ARVets
will fund the Bridge to Care program that delivers mental health
care coordination to veterans and their families living in northern
Arkansas.
''ARVets greatly appreciates Baxter for helping us build our
capacity to provide assistance to the men and women who served our
great country,'' said Sharon Lanier, Vice President ARVets. ''This
innovative program will enable the community to identify,
understand and respond to signs of mental crisis while lowering the
stigma associated with mental health disorders such as Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder. The support of this partnership
with Baxter further demonstrates their commitment to empowering our
heroes and providing opportunities that improve their quality of
life.''
The Bridge to Care program will include resources for veterans
to develop formal relationships with community-based health
providers; provide mental health first aid training sessions for
first responders and offer care coordination to connect veterans
with local providers to address behavioral health treatment.
''Baxter and the Baxter International Foundation are committed
to increasing access to care in communities where Baxter employees
live and work,'' said Stacey Eisen, president of the Baxter
International Foundation and vice president, global communications
at Baxter and. ''By helping veterans access mental health services,
we not only honor this commitment but also the dedication of those
who have served our country.''
Trainings will focus on individuals who come into frequent
contact with veterans, such as first responders, and will be a
supplemental form of support for veterans dealing with behavioral
health challenges, many of whom do not currently seek behavioral
healthcare services from professionals.
About ARVets
The mission of ARVets is to enhance the overall quality of life
for military personnel, veterans and their families by improving
access to resources and strengthening support systems through all
phases of the military life cycle. ARVets will proactively offer
more innovative ideas and methods to deliver services and focus on
a grassroots case-management approach.
About Baxter and the Baxter International Foundation
Baxter and the Baxter International Foundation are committed to
saving and sustaining lives and creating healthier communities.
Every day, Baxter employees strive to make a meaningful difference
in the lives of people who depend on Baxter products, and in the
communities where employees live and work. The company focuses on
three core areas including improving access to healthcare;
fostering tomorrow’s innovation and serving its communities. Baxter
works closely with public and private partners around the world to
ensure people have access to the healthcare they need, to develop
the next generation of innovators who will lead the way in
advancing care, and to create long-lasting impact in Baxter’s
communities. The Baxter International Foundation supports
initiatives and organizations that make a positive, lasting impact
on increasing access to healthcare for the disadvantaged and
underserved.
About Baxter in Arkansas
In Arkansas, Baxter has been a part of the Mountain Home
community for more than 50 years. Since 1964, the 550,000-
square-foot facility, one of Baxter’s largest plastics and device
manufacturing plants, has produced high-quality disposable medical
products that serve the essential healthcare needs of patients in
the U.S. and beyond.
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