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(L to R) Dr. Megan Hart Lee, lead clinical psychologist, Air Force Maj. Daniel Strickland, deputy command surgeon, and Dr. Connor Rose, clinical psychologist, engage in behavioral health consulting training at USMEPCOM HQ. The Behavioral Health Consulting program at USMEPCOM has significantly improved processing efficiency and reduced wait times for military applicants needing behavioral health consultations.

Feb. 25, 2025

Behavioral Health Consult Program Increases Efficiency and Impact

HQ USMEPCOM, NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. — Since first directly hiring behavioral health providers in December 2023, USMEPCOM has made significant strides in improving processing efficiency and reducing the wait times for military applicants requiring behavioral health consultations. What started with just six MEPS has now expanded to 12, with plans to grow to 16 MEPS based on identified needs.