This is a course which is unique, we have have not found anything like it anywhere (if we had we would have copied it and saved a shit load of work). Its unique because it brings together several techniques that would usually be done face to face and uses them in a self directed course - its the missing mentor (or the wingman for you Air Force types). It's also unique because it's for veterans, so its not politically correct, it uses the language that veterans use. The language and content can be direct and confronting - we make no apologies for that.
We have taken what we have learned from supporting our people both in service and post service and distilled out what we think is important. The material is drawn from the published literature, from our own experience, from advice from many Professionals whom generously answered our questions, and most importantly it comes from the veterans themselves.
Its an 80% course. When we looked at what we respond to, 80% of the problems could be managed by the veterans themselves with the right knowledge and tools and a little guidance. That information is what we included here. It's not everything by any means, it's the soldier's 5 on how to self recover when you are in the shit. 

We have 2 main offerings here.
The first is actions on. These are quick recipes for urgent problems such as feeling suicidal. Not a lot of explanation, just follow the prompts to get the job done.
The second product is the skill builders. Where do you find out how to get a Gp, or get your service records, or apply for a benefit, or get help with your VANZ applications. These are step by step guides to the common problems.

Mental injury is our most pressing and frequent presenting problem. Many of the presentations are wrapped up in a whole lot of maladaptive shit - drugs, alcohol, violence, you name it and we see it. The pre course gets some basics squared away, which means we can maximise the benefit of the residential component. We aim to have a tiered approach to the residential component - do one then come back for another to achieve 2 things - ensure you have it sorted and act as a resource for the next poor sod we get on the course.

This course is about taking the next steps - about progressing from illness to wellness, maximising what we achieve in life. This is a course that looks at the whole picture - our physical, mental and spiritual well-being within our community. Its about giving back to our families and our community and regaining that sense of purpose.

This course is for the mentors - how to be a mentor. It goes hand in glove with the self help course. This course is about how to use the self help course as a resource to get a veteran moving. Its also about the skills needed to support someone, about the boundaries of peer mentoring, and the actions on when it gets a bit a rocky.

This course is about how the peer mentor takes it to the next level - working within a multidisciplinary team delivering care under the direction of the clinical team. It dovetails into our virtual veterans clinic and the face to face specialist clinics. It is also about supporting the veterans primary care team, helping them navigate the often bewildering complexity of veterans support.

The mentor and supervisor for the mentors. Working in this area is hard, the best people to advise and support are those whom understand it because they have done it. We tech about how to look after the mentors, how to ensure they stay within their boundaries, and about the quality assurance in our service delivery. The peer supervisors work in concert with the clinical director and the psychological medicine leads to provide a safety net for all involved.