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Distinctive SC MIRECC Features

Distinctive features of the SC MIRECC include local and network-wide relationships and emphasis on focus areas that include rural Veterans and others facing barriers to care.

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Location

The SC MIRECC is located in Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 16.

 

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The mission of the South Central MIRECC is to promote engagement, access, and quality of mental health care for Veterans facing barriers to care, especially rural Veterans.

For more information, email us at [email protected]

Leadership

Dr. Michael Cucciare

Director
Michael A. Cucciare, PhD
[email protected] | [email protected]

 

Dr. Jan Lindsay

Co-Director
Jan Lindsay, PhD
[email protected]

 

Dr. Ali Abbas Asghar-Ali

Associate Director for Education
Ali Abbas Asghar-Ali, MD
[email protected] | [email protected]

 

Dr. Jeffrey Cully

Associate Director for Improving Clinical Care
Jeffrey (Jeff) Cully, PhD
[email protected]

 

Dr. Natalie Hundt

Associate Director for Research Training
Natalie Hundt, PhD
[email protected]

 

Dr. Jeff Pyne

Associate Director for Research and Little Rock Site Leader
Jeffrey (Jeff) Pyne, MD
[email protected]

 

Dr. Amy Amspoker

MIDAS Director
Amber (Amy) Amspoker, PhD
[email protected]

 

Dr. Kelley Arredondo

SC MIRECC Assistant Director for Improving Clinical Care – Quality Improvement Training and Mentoring Programs
Kelley Arredondo, PhD
[email protected]

 

Dr. Joseph Boffa

SC MIRECC Assistant Director for Improving Clinical Care – Consumer Advocacy Board
Joseph (Jay) Boffa, PhD
[email protected]

 

Dr. Derrecka Boykin

Assistant Director, Houston MIRECC fellowship
Derrecka Boykin
[email protected]

 

Dr. Jennifer Bryan

Assistant Director for Education
Jennifer (Jenn) Bryan, PhD
[email protected]

 

Dr. Lilian Dindo

Houston Site Leader
Lilian Dindo, PhD
[email protected] | [email protected]

 

Dr. Brandon Griffin

Assistant Director for Research
Brandon Griffin, PhD
[email protected]

 

Dr. Laurel Harlin

New Orleans Site Leader
C. Laurel Harlin, PhD
[email protected]

 

Dr. Amanda Raines

New Orleans Site Leader
Amanda Raines, PhD
[email protected]

 

Dr. Mary Shapiro

SC MIRECC Assistant Director for Improving Clinical Care – Clinician Input Committee
Mary Shapiro, PhD
[email protected]

 

Dr. Rajinder (Sonia) Singh

Director of the Advanced Fellowship in Little Rock
Rajinder (Sonia) Singh, PhD
[email protected]