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PTSD, counseling, ongoing care

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  1. Enroll in VA health care if you have not already. VA Form 10-10EZ.
  2. Ask your VA primary care provider for a mental health referral.
  3. If you served but are not eligible for full VA care, the Vet Center offers free counseling regardless.

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VA Mental Health Services

Outpatient, inpatient, and residential mental health treatment including PTSD care, depression, anxiety, grief counseling, and substance use disorder programs across all VA medical centers.

Available to enrolled veterans; some services available regardless of discharge status
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Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling)

Community-based counseling centers offering individual, group, and family therapy for combat veterans and MST survivors, with outreach to help veterans transition to civilian life.

Available to combat veterans, MST survivors, and their families; no VA enrollment required
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PTSD Treatment Program

Specialized PTSD clinical teams at nearly 200 VA facilities offering evidence-based psychotherapy (Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure), medication management, residential programs, and telehealth options.

Available to enrolled veterans with documented trauma history
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Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Medically supervised detox, medication-assisted treatment (methadone, buprenorphine), outpatient and inpatient counseling, relapse prevention, and specialized programs for women veterans and returning combat veterans.

Available to enrolled veterans

Beyond the VA

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A VSO rep can help you enroll and get scheduled.

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