What the Experts are Saying
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"Early during the war in Iraq, the volume of soldiers who sustained traumatic brain injuries (TBI) from improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and other combat-related injuries challenged the nation to develop new systems of care. Congress passed new mandates to enhance treatment; however, the government initiatives cannot meet all important needs. The Operation TBI Freedom (OTF) program fills many of these gaps with efficiency and flexibility. In the process, veterans are welcomed home by their fellow citizens with respect and kindness.
I have been a neuropsychologist at Craig Hospital for 27 years and have served on numerous public policy boards of the Brain Injury Association of America. I have also testified before the House Veteran’s Affairs Committee in regard to issues related to traumatic brain injury. My background and experience allows me to strongly endorse the Operation TBI Freedom program, operated statewide by Denver Options.
Through OTF, Denver Options provides the care coordination to draw together diverse services so veterans and soldiers with TBI can have an organized treatment approach. This organization does an outstanding job of complementing and coordinating services that are offered from various agencies. Additionally, crisis support from OTF buys overwhelmed families precious time to reorganize and move ahead.
Operation TBI Freedom helps increase lifelong productivity and quality of life for these individuals who have served our country so selflessly. With more and more soldiers coming home from war to Ft. Carson and other locations, the need for timely and comprehensive TBI services in Colorado continues to grow. With your generous support, Operation TBI Freedom can expand their outreach to help greater numbers of veterans and their families. - Dr. James Schraa, Craig Hospital, OTF Advisory Committee Chair
“Your program unselfishly offered services and case management, along with a host of financial support to many of our TBI soldiers. Time and time again, my soldiers told stories of the great support and assistance they received from your agency. Thank you for all you do for our soldiers and veterans.” - Robert Alvarez, Former Counselor, National Organization on Disability; US Army Wounded Warrior Career Program, Ft. Carson, CO
“Operation TBI Freedom has been very beneficial in pointing veterans in the right direction and helping them transition from active duty to what is to them a very shaky and unknown future. It is my belief that Operation TBI Freedom is the essential program for veterans and service members of Colorado who have TBI.” - Colonel Robert Meehan, US Air Force (retired)