Mental Health Services US Veterans Affairs
Mental Health Services US Veterans Affairs
All of the following information and more are at the website below! We encourage you to go there and see what other possibilities exist at the VA and other places.
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST), depression, grief, anxiety, and others are some of the challenges veterans may face. You can use some services even if you’re not enrolled in VA health care.
Our Veterans return from service with wounds we cannot always see. VA is committed to providing our Veterans with the mental health services they deserve. Too often, the emotional scars of service can contribute to Veteran homelessness or place Veterans at risk of homelessness. VA offers many mental health services for Veterans to help them get back on their feet.
VA mental health services
Getting started
If you need support for a specific mental health problem—or if you’re having problems sleeping, controlling your anger, or readjusting to civilian life—you are not alone. And we can help.
Over 1.7 million Veterans received mental health services at the VA last year. Our services range from peer support with other Veterans to counseling, therapy, medication, or a combination of these options. Our goal is to help you take charge of your treatment and live a full and meaningful life.
How do I schedule my first appointment?
If you’re already using VA medical services, ask your primary care provider to help you make an appointment with a VA mental health provider.
If you’re not already using VA medical services, contact your nearest VA medical center or Vet Center to talk about your needs. Find your nearest VA medical center or Vet Center
What if I’m not sure what kind of help I need?
You can call 877-222-8387 to find the right resources for your needs.
If you have hearing loss, call TTY: 800-877-8339.
We’re here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET.
Can I get mental health services online? Yes
Can I speak to a fellow Veteran who’s been through this before? Yes
What other options do I have?
Eligible service members, Veterans, and family members can visit one of our Vet Centers to get free individual and group counseling. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA health care or receive disability compensation to use these services.
Vet Centers offer these types of services:
Individual and group counseling
Couples and family counseling
Military sexual trauma (MST) counseling
Readjustment counseling, like mental health services, and educational and employment counseling
Bereavement (grief) counseling
Substance use assessment and referral
Help to apply for VA benefits
Find a Vet Center near you
You can also call 877-927-8387 (TTY: 711) to talk with a fellow combat Veteran about your experiences, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
If you’d like to connect with other Veterans, families, and local services, you can visit our Make the Connection website. This site connects millions of Veterans, and their family members and friends, to local VA and community mental health resources. Visit the site to access these referral resources and hear Veteran testimonials of strength and recovery.