Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Warrior Check-Up?

• A program offered and evaluated by the University of Washington for active duty military personnel at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
• It offers you the chance to think through your questions or concerns about drinking, drug use, or the use of prescription medications.
• It is open to army personnel regardless of rank, including people in leadership roles.
• It gives you help finding options before drinking or drug problems catch the attention of others.

What should I expect?

• It involves 5 private phone calls with UW staff over a period of about 6 months.
• The first phone call gives you more details about the program and determines if you are eligible.
• If you are eligible, we interview you to learn about your experiences.
• From there, you have a phone call with a UW counselor.
• We interview you by phone 3 and 6 months later.
• Generally, the questions in these interviews are about your drinking/drug use and how it impacts you.

What's in it for me?

• Participating may help you make a decision that's right for you about an issue that's been bothering you.
• Command is not notified about your participation.
• You can even enroll anonymously, where even we won't know who you are.
• You can get a PO box on or off-post if you so choose.
• You can earn up to $175 for your participation.

What are your hours?

• We are available Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 7 pm.
• Our staff is flexible and will work with you to find a time that works best for you.

Interested?

• If so, check it out: 888-685-DUTY (3889) or warriorcheckup.org
• Give us a call to learn more.
• Also, we are happy to answer any questions you may have about the project.