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Suicide Prevention</strong></a> <br />Mission is to prevent morbidity and mortality from suicidal behaviors among all Veterans by using a public health approach. <br />Director: Stephanie Gamble, PhD (<a href="mailto:stephanie.gamble@va.gov">Stephanie.Gamble@va.gov</a>)</p> <p><a href="/visn2/"><strong>VISN 2 New York MIRECC</strong></a> <br />Mission is to maximize recovery using translational research methods for Veterans with Serious Mental Illness or suicidal ideation and behavior. <br />Director: Marianne Goodman, MD (<a href="mailto:Marianne.Goodman@va.gov">Marianne.Goodman@va.gov</a>)</p> <p><a href="/visn4/"><strong>VISN 4 Philadelphia and Pittsburgh MIRECC</strong></a> <br />Mission of Precision Mental Health Care encompasses a focus on genetics, pharmacogenetics, and other moderators of treatment process and outcomes, as well as work in Measurement-Based Care (MBC). <br />Director: David Oslin, MD (<a href="mailto:Dave.Oslin@va.gov">Dave.Oslin@va.gov</a><span style="text-decoration: underline;">)</span></p> <p><a href="/visn5/"><strong>VISN 5 Capitol MIRECC</strong></a> <br />Mission is to maximize the recovery and community functioning of Veterans with serious mental illnesses <br />Director: Richard Goldberg, PhD (<a href="mailto:Richard.Goldberg@va.gov">Richard.Goldberg@va.gov</a>)</p> <p><a href="/visn6/"><strong>VISN 6 Mid-Atlantic MIRECC</strong></a> <br />Mission is to implement a translational medicine center for assessment and treatment of post deployment mental illness with a special focus on TBI, biomarkers, and the needs of women veterans and families. <br />Director: Jennifer Naylor, PhD (<a href="mailto:John.Fairbank2@va.gov">Jennifer.Naylor2@va.gov</a>)</p> <p><a href="/visn16/"><strong>VISN 16 South Central MIRECC</strong></a> <br />Mission is to promote equity in engagement, access, and quality of mental health care for Veterans facing barriers to care, especially rural Veterans. <br />Director: Mark Kunik, MD, MPH (<a href="mailto:Mkunik@bcm.edu">Mkunik@bcm.edu</a>)</p> <p><a href="/visn17/"><strong>VISN 17 Center of Excellence - 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Seim, PhD (<a href="mailto:Richard.Seim@va.gov">Richard.Seim@va.gov</a>)</p> <p><a href="/visn19/"><strong>VISN 19 Rocky Mountain MIRECC</strong></a> <br />Mission is to reduce suicidal ideation and behaviors among veterans by identifying cognitive and neurobiological underpinnings of self-directed violence. <br />Director: Lisa Brenner, PhD (<a href="mailto:Lisa.Brenner@va.gov">Lisa.Brenner@va.gov</a>)</p> <p><a href="/visn20/index.asp"><strong>VISN 20 Northwest MIRECC</strong></a> <br />Mission is to better treat the unseen wounds of war (PTSD, mild traumatic brain injury, and their comorbidities). <br />Director: Murray Raskind, MD (<a href="mailto:Murray.Raskind@va.gov">Murray.Raskind@va.gov</a>)</p> <p><a href="/visn21/"><strong>VISN 21 Sierra Pacific MIRECC</strong></a> <br />Mission is to improve the clinical care of veterans with dementia and PTSD. <br />Director: Jerome Yesavage, MD (<a href="mailto:Jerome.Yesavage@va.gov">Jerome.Yesavage@va.gov</a>)</p> <p><a href="/visn22/"><strong>VISN 22 Desert Pacific MIRECC</strong></a> <br />Mission is to improve the long-term functional outcome of veterans with psychotic mental disorders. <br />Director: Stephen R. Marder, MD (<a href="mailto:Stephen.Marder@va.gov">Stephen.Marder@va.gov</a><span style="text-decoration: underline;">)</span></p> <p><a href="/cesamh/"><strong>VISN 22 Center of Excellence - Stress and Mental Health</strong></a> <br />Mission is to optimize the well-being and functioning of Veterans by integrating neurobiological and psychosocial science to develop, evaluate, and disseminate treatment for trauma-related conditions. <br />Acting Director: Ariel J. Lang, PhD, MPH (<a href="mailto:Ariel.Lang@va.gov">Ariel.Lang@va.gov</a>)</p> <p><strong>CESATE – Philadelphia</strong> <br />Mission is to enhance outcomes for veterans with substance use disorders by increasing use of evidence-based interventions, improving skills of providers, and identifying promising new interventions. <br />Director: James R. 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