Refer to NICoE

Providers have the option to refer patients to the TBI Outpatient Program or the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). See below for program-specific referral directions. 

TBI Outpatient Program

The National Intrepid Center of Excellence's (NICoE) Referral Management Team will determine appropriate candidates for the TBI Outpatient Program upon reviewing referrals.

• Within the National Capital Region: Provider referrals may be entered directly into the Composite Health Care System (CHCS).

• Outside of the National Capital Region: For information about referrals to any NICoE program, the primary care provider should email: dha.bethesda.wrnmmc.list.wrnm-nicoe-referral@mail.mil.  A member of our Referral Management Team will contact you to follow-up on your request.

TBI Service Outpatient Eligibility

Must meet the following criteria:

• Department of Defense beneficiaries 17 and older diagnosed with a TBI

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

• Primary care providers interested in referring a patients must:
      1. Access the TBI IOP Referral system here.
      2. Submit a digital referral by completing all the required information. 

IOP Eligibility

• IOP patients must meet the following criteria:

  • Active Duty Service Member
  • Must have care established with primary care manager
  • Must have completed comprehensive behavioral health evaluation within 30 days prior to application submission
  • Diagnosed mild to moderate TBI and/or associated health conditions who have not responded to traditional treatment

Brain Fitness Center

• Please contact your primary care provider or TBI coordinator if you are interested in participating in the Brain Fitness Center.