DoD Wounded Service Members and Wounded Service Members Continuing on Active Duty
Ensure Wounded Service Members and Wounded Service Members Continuing on Active Duty utilize CAP as a resource for Workplace Disability Needs Assessments, AT, and employment support services. We establish partnerships and identify emerging needs to support Service Members.
CAP’s DoDI 6025.22 Assistive Technology (AT) for Wounded, Ill, and Injured Service Members. In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive (DoDD) 5124.02 (Reference (a)), and section 561 of Public Law 109-364 (Reference (b)), similar to sections 794d and 3002 of Title 29, United States Code (Reference (c)), and in accordance with DoD Instruction (DoDI) 1300.24 (Reference (d)), this instruction reissues DoDI 6025.22 (Reference (e)) to:
a. Establish policy, define terms, assign responsibilities, and provide procedures for establishing AT programs in coordination with the Military Health System (MHS) and the Recovery Coordination Program.
b. Provide support for an interdependent AT system between the DoD Human Resources Activity’s (DoDHRA) Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP), the MHS, and the wounded warrior programs. The AT system will provide specific guidance to military treatment facilities (MTFs) and transition units to improve the delivery and quality of rehabilitative services to wounded, ill, and injured Service members in the active duty, Reserve, and National Guard components.
Resources:
DHA Warrior Care Website - The Defense Health Agency Warrior Care Recovery Coordination Program proactively support wounded, ill, and injured service members in their recovery and reintegration or transition to civilian life. To achieve this, we focus on our vision to ensure the nation’s wounded, ill, and injured service members, their families, and caregivers are not forgotten.
Service Member Crisis Support
The Department of Defense continues to encourage and promote help-seeking among our Service members (SM) and their families. CAP provides the following information to ensure SM have access to the most up to date information and resources.
Veteran/Military Crisis Line (VCL/MCL)
VCL/MCL is available for SM, veterans and their families living both in the Continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS). Access to service is listed below.
VCL/MCL CONUS
- Call: 988 and press 1
- Visit: https://www.veterancrisisline.net/
VCL/MCL OCONUS
- In Europe, call: 844-702-5495 or DSN 988
- In the Pacific, call: 844-702-5493 or DSN 988
- In Southwest Asia, call: 855-422-7719
Note: Individuals calling from OCONUS, Canada, Mexico, or off an installation will be responsible for long-distance international charges from their respective carriers, even if dialing a toll-free number.
For additional information, please see the Memorandum signed by the acting Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Mr. Ashish Vazirani, dated January 19, 2024, located in the “Related Documents” section below.