What Services Does SHARE Provide?

Specialized Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Care Services

At no out-of-pocket cost to the client, Shepherd Center offers a dedicated treatment team experienced in working with veterans. Depending on a patient’s unique treatment needs, the Shepherd Center care team includes specialized providers trained in:

Neurology
Physical and rehabilitation medicine
Physical therapy
Occupational therapy
Speech/language pathology
Recreation therapy
Nursing
Case management
Neuropsychology, psychology, and counseling
Chaplaincy

SHARE MILITARY PROGRAM OPTIONS

SHARE Military Initiative Video

Learn more about the SHARE Military Initiative from Shepherd Center staff and former clients.

Services to Veterans

In addition to treatment for TBI, Shepherd Center also offers the following services to veterans:

Individual, family, and group therapy
Client/family education
Cognitive rehabilitation
Vestibular (dizziness and balance) evaluation and treatment
Vocational/academic evaluation and community re-entry
Life skills training and coaching
Transition support to home
Web-based support and education about tools and strategies for therapy support
Pain management
Peer support and substance use psychologist

SHARE staff members also coordinate a variety of additional services:

Orthopedics
Psychiatry
Vision care
Audiology
Sleep studies
Financial planning
Legal assistance

In addition, SHARE clients have access to these other Shepherd Center services:

Cafeteria
Olympic-size pool and access to aquatics program
Full access to the fitness center, including personal trainers
Assistive technology
Driver evaluation and training
Peer support
Wheelchair seating

Admission Criteria

Read about the SHARE Military Initiative's admission criteria and learn how to request admission to the program:

Learn More About SHARE Admissions

Brain Injury Treatment Programs for Military Service Members

Mild traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can cause a variety of symptoms, including headaches and issues with balance, poor sleep, vision, memory, and problem-solving, among others. But, like every SHARE Military Initiative client, every brain injury is unique. With that in mind, SHARE can customize an evaluation and treatment plan based on a client’s personal needs.

Learn More About SHARE Military Outcomes

The SHARE Military Initiative offers different options for rehabilitation care and treatment:

Comprehensive Day Program Therapy

Four to 14-week program based on individual needs
Daily therapy
Housing with on-site life skills support
Visits with a physician, nurse, occupational therapist, physical therapist, speech therapist, clinical social worker, psychologist, vocational specialist, case manager, recreational therapist, life coach, and peer liaison
Individual sessions and group sessions in skill development, community reintegration, and family education
12 months of transition to community follow-up sessions with a life coach
Additional services include Shepherd Spine and Pain Institute, complimentary lunches, transportation, and access to Shepherd Center’s ProMotion Fitness Center.

Modified Day Program Therapy

Four- to six-week treatment program
Therapy from two to four days a week
Housing with on-site life skills support depending on housing availability
Visits with the following, depending on areas of need: physician, case manager, nurse, occupational therapist, physical therapist, speech therapist, recreational therapist and psychologist
Individual sessions and some individualized group treatments in foundational skill-building and family education
Additional services may include Shepherd Spine and Pain Institute, complimentary lunches, access to Shepherd Center’s ProMotion Fitness Center, peer support, and life coaching.

Single Service Therapy

Four to 12 weeks (varies based on individual needs)
One to two visits per week
Visits with one to two of the following: occupational therapist, physical therapist, speech therapist
Individual sessions
Additional services may include psychology, recreational therapy, vocational counseling, case management, and peer support.

Expanded Program Options

Virtual Day Program

Due to COVID-19, the SHARE Military Initiative launched a virtual program to continue providing treatment to veterans and service members. We are licensed for telehealth in multiple states. Clients living in these states are able to participate in a three-day, in-person evaluation and then continue the rest of their care virtually from home. If medically necessary, additional in-person visits can be scheduled.

Comprehensive Day Program

Those living in states where we are not licensed may be able to participate in person, full time at our treatment facility in Atlanta. Those participating in full-day program treatment must adhere to our COVID-19 safety guidelines.

Outpatient Program

We can provide outpatient services virtually or in person for clients in Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia. We do not provide housing, lunches, or transportation to those participating in our outpatient services.