Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic hosts grand opening in Clarksville

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – (CLARKSVILLENOW) Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam, Medal of Honor recipient Staff Sergeant Ryan Pitts, and representatives from the Cohen Veterans Network and Centerstone gathered in Clarksville Monday to celebrate the grand opening of the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Centerstone, a new resource targeted to post-9/11 veterans and their loved ones, as well as families of active duty service members.

“Clarksville is home to one of the largest populations of retired military in the country,” said Lisa Eggebeen, MSSW, LCSW, clinic director for the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Centerstone. “The need for mental health care services in this region and among this population is great, and this clinic will be an incredible resource for the community. We are pleased that we can provide timely and compassionate care that changes people’s lives for the better.”

The Cohen Clinic at Centerstone says it provides confidential, high-quality, mental health care and case management resources for veterans, regardless of discharge status or role, their families and families of active duty military, including spouse, partner, children, parents, siblings and caregivers, regardless of insurance or ability to pay. Clients are given an intake screening upon their first contact with the clinic and can expect their first appointment within seven days.

The clinic offers outpatient treatment for depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, adjustment and transition issues, anger, grief and loss, family and relationship issues and children’s behavioral problems. It began accepting clients in April and has already served more than 150 service members and their families.

The Cohen Clinic at Centerstone is a partnership between Cohen Veterans Network, a not for profit philanthropic organization that serves veterans and their families through a nationwide system of mental health clinics, and Centerstone, a national leader in behavioral health care.

“If you’re thinking about a place to come serve veterans and serve people who have served our country, it is hard to beat Clarksville,” Governor Haslam said. “I’ll take Clarksville as a place that loves, honors and appreciates veterans and wants them here.”

The Cohen Clinic at Centerstone is the tenth CVN-funded clinic and the first in the state of Tennessee.

“We’re honored Cohen Veterans Network selected Centerstone for this partnership,” said Dr. Bob Vero, CEO of Centerstone. “Our organizations share a commitment to providing specialized care to veterans, service members and their loved ones. This clinic expands the ways Centerstone serves military families, and we look forward to working with the Cohen team to continue to explore how we can leverage our resources and expertise to reach more people in need.”

Staff at the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Centerstone are trained in military competencies and are aware of the unique challenges veterans and their families face. There are currently four full-time therapists, and the clinic will add staff, as needed, to ensure that all clients are seen in a timely manner.

The newly built facility at 775 Weatherly Dr. includes 10,000-square feet of office space, with private waiting areas and well-furnished clinic offices. There is also a family waiting area suitable for children of all ages and a community room where events and classes will be held in the future.