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The Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Centers (MIRECC) were established by Congress with the goal of bringing best practices in mental health care into the clinical settings of the VA.

The MIRECCs conduct research and produce clinical educational programs and products but generally provide direct clinical treatment to veterans only in the context of research protocols. Veterans should seek treatment at their local VA medical centers. Use the Facility Locator button below to find the nearest VA clinic.

News Update

Joint MIRECC/C0E Newsletter

Read the newly designed MIRECC/COE newsletter, Circum-Locutions, News From Around the MIRECCs and MH COEs. This issue highlights MIRECC and COE efforts to help veterans experiencing traumatic stress.

Also, find a list of MIRECC/COE publications from the past year related to Traumatic Stress.

The 10 MIRECC Centers and Focus Areas

Map of the U.S. with the MIRECCs highlighted The Sierra-Pacific MIRECC focuses on individualized treatment for veterans with PTSD or with Alzheimer's Disease The Desert Pacific MIRECC focuses on improving functional outcomes of veterans with psychotic disorders The South-Central MIRECC focuses on closing the gap between mental health research and clinical practice. The VA Capitol Healthcare Network focuses on improving care for veterans with schizophrenia and for their families. The VA Stars and Stripes MIRECC focuses on advance care for veterans with concurrent physical, mental and/or substance use disorders. The VA NY/NJ MIRECC focuses on investigating the causes and treatments of serious mental illness. The New England MIRECC focuses on improving care for veterans with mental illness and substance dependence. VISN 6 MIRECC focuses on post-deployment mental illness VISN 20 MIRECC focuses on schizophrenia, PTSD and dementia VISN 19 MIRECC focuses on suicide prevention