Evaluation of ProVetus/Sponsorship Initiative
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Reintegration, Social Support
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder focused on measuring veteran, mentorship, Iraq/Afghanistan, treatment, PTSD, Suicide, Criminal Activity
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Aged 18 and over, prior military service within the last twelve years, and currently reside within the NYC area (and anticipate staying within the area for at least one year) or will move to NYC area prior to December 2016 (and anticipate staying for at least one year).
Exclusion Criteria:
- Previous membership within Team Red, White, and Blue.
Sites / Locations
- Teachers College, Columbia University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Active Comparator
No Intervention
TM RWB PLUS Pro Vetus
TM RWB ONLY
Control Group (Waitlist)
Research participants will receive an introductory email from the research team informing them that they were randomly assigned to this group and request that they voluntarily join TM RWB and receive mentorship from their matched and assigned mentor. In addition to TM RWB membership, research participants will also receive approximately four months of mentorship from a ProVetus mentor to assist them in further transitioning within the five domains.
Research participants will receive an introductory email from the research team informing them that they were randomly assigned to this arm and request that they voluntarily join TM RWB. Weekly emails will provide lists of voluntary physical/social activities available to all Chapter members. No participation is required in these activities.
Research participants (recent Veterans) will be placed on a waitlist for approximately sixteen months. Based on their desires, the research participants in this group will have opportunity to belong to TM RWB plus receive approximately four months of mentorship from trained, peer-mentors (who are TM RWB volunteers).