2024 Health Related Behaviors Study Frequently Asked Questions

Following are frequently asked questions and answers about the Health Related Behaviors Survey.

Q16:

Who do I contact if I have questions or concerns about the survey?

A:

  • Call the Westat Survey Helpdesk for computer, technical, or survey questions: by phone toll free at 855-703-6352 or by email at support@2024hrbs.com
  • Contact RAND for questions about the overall study: Email: 2024HRBS@rand.org
  • Questions about your rights as a participant in this study: Contact RAND's Human Subjects Protection Committee toll-free at 866-697-5620 or by emailing hspcinfo@rand.org. Please reference Study #2021-N0370.

Q17:

What do I do if I experience any discomfort or distress from filling out the survey?

A:

Some questions on the survey are sensitive in nature and it is possible that you may feel discomfort in answering one or more of these items. If you are having any suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. We encourage you to contact your unit’s chaplain or a mental health professional. Other resources can be found below:

  • Military Crisis Line Dial 988 then PRESS 1.
    This is a free, confidential resource for ALL service members. Confidential support and consultation are available. Dial 988 (then press 1), or send a text to 838255. Live chat is available via the Military Crisis Line website: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat/
    • In Europe, call: 844-702-5495 or DSN 988
    • In the Pacific, call: 844-702-5493 or DSN 988
    • In Southwest Asia, call: 855-422-7719 or DSN 988
  • Military OneSource (https://www.militaryonesource.com) is a free 24 hour service that is available 7 days a week to provide a full range of services, across the deployment cycle, to military personnel and their families, at no cost. They can be reached at: Stateside: CONUS: 1-800-342-9647 / Overseas: OCONUS Universal Free Phone: 800-342-9647 or 703-253-7599 / En Español llame al: 800-342-9647 / TTY/TDD: dial 711 and then provide the toll-free number (1-800-342-9647). Live chat is also available via the Military One Source website.
  • DoD Safe Helpline (https://www.safehelpline.org/) provides worldwide live, confidential support, 24/7. You can initiate a report and search for your nearest Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC). You can find links to Service-specific reporting resources and access information about the prevention of and response to sexual assault on their website or by calling the hotline at 1-877-995-5247. Live chat is also available via the DoD Safe Helpline website.

Q18:

Will I ever see the results of the survey?

A:

Yes. When the survey results are available, an executive summary will be available.

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