FYI. See Brad's helpful orientation below to this document, which we are very pleased to finally have cleared and sent out. Toni -------------------------- Sent using BlackBerry ________________________________ From: Karlin, Bradley To: VHA CLC MH Providers; VA HBPC MH Providers Sent: Tue Aug 31 16:42:20 2010 Subject: FW: IL 10-2010-013, Expansion of Authority to Provide Mental Health and Other Services to Families of Veterans FYI, this information letter provides guidance on the expanded authority for VA to provide MH and other services to family members of Veterans. This expanded authorization is very much welcome in VHA; this guidance is designed to provide clarification for implementation of this expanded authority. Bradley E. Karlin, Ph.D. National Mental Health Director, Psychotherapy and Psychogeriatrics Office of Mental Health Services (116) VA Central Office 810 Vermont Ave., NW Washington, DC 20420 Ph: 202-461-7304 Fax: 202-273-9069 ________________________________ From: Reedy, Vashtie Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 3:05 PM To: VHA CO OMHS Section Chiefs; McCutcheon, Susan Cc: VHA CO 116 ACTION Subject: IL 10-2010-013, Expansion of Authority to Provide Mental Health and Other Services to Families of Veterans FYI From: VHA Pubs Notice Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 2:51 PM To: VHA Publications Distribution Cc: Reedy, Vashtie Subject: IL 10-2010-013, Expansion of Authority to Provide Mental Health and Other Services to Families of Veterans IL 10-2010-013, Expansion of Authority to Provide Mental Health and Other Services to Families of Veterans, has been approved for publication; it may be found on the following web sites: http://vaww1.va.gov/vhapublications http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications