What is Polytrauma?

The Polytrauma Network Site at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System in Tucson is one of twenty-one facilities in the country designed to provide long-term rehabilitative care to veterans and service members who experienced severe injuries (including brain injuries) to more than one organ system.  For more information about Polytrauma, visit the national Polytrauma System of Care page.

Mental Health Support

Many veterans with Polytrauma injuries also need mental health support.  If you or someone you know is having trouble readjusting to civilian life, is having trouble sleeping, or is experiencing mood swings, depression, or other signs of extreme stress, we can offer free and low-cost assistance and care. 

You are not alone.

Readjustment Counseling System (Vet Centers)

National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

VA Mental Health Program

Additional Information

If you are interested in more information about admission to the Tucson Polytrauma Network Site or want to schedule an evaluation, please contact either Shaun Rudh, our Social Work Case Manager, at (520) 792-1450, Ext. 5910 or (520) 531-6414 (pager) or contact Dianne Lethaby (RN), a Case Manager, at (520) 792-1450, Ext. 6559 or (520) 444-1227 (cell).

Veterans returning from Operation Enduring  Freedom and/or Operation Iraqi Freedom should contact their local OEF/OIF Coorndinator for information about benefits and  health care enrollment

Locate points of contact for returning veterans and soldiers throughout the Arizona, New Mexico, and West Texas region.