Getting Care
Many people are reluctant to seek behavioral health care because they're afraid a "stigma" surrounds behavioral health problems. Too often, a person fails to reach out for help until he or she is in the midst of a crisis. Our military leadership recognizes the need for addressing behavioral health care issues for men and women in uniform, their families, and retirees.
If you feel as though you or a close family member needs help right now, don't wait until the situation worsens. Here's what you should do.
If it is an Emergency
Go directly to the closest emergency care or psychiatric health care facility. An emergency means that the physical well-being of an individual or those around him or her is at risk.
In the U.S., you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) or TTY: 1-800-799-4889. This hotline is a 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis. You will be routed to the closest possible crisis center in your area. Your call is free and confidential.
Veterans living in the U.S. may call 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) and press "1" to reach the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hotline. This line is staffed by behavioral health professionals who work closely with local VA behavioral health care providers. This number is not free of charge if dialed from outside the U.S.
If it's not an Emergency
Click here to see how you can make an appointment for mental/behavioral health care.
Your rules for getting care will be different depending on who you are and which plan you're using. Please enter your profile for the most accurate information.
Mental Health Contacts
| North (all plans except TRICARE For Life and the US Family Health Plan) |
1-877-874-2273 |
| South (all plans except TRICARE For Life and the US Family Health Plan) |
1-800-700-8646 |
| West (all plans except TRICARE For Life and the US Family Health Plan) |
1-866-874-9378 |
| TRICARE For Life (U.S. & U.S. Territories) |
1-866-773-0404 www.tricare4u.com |
| US Family Health Plan |
1-800-748-7347 |
| Overseas (all overseas health plan options) |
Click here for country-specific toll-free numbers |
Not sure if you need help?
Take a voluntary, anonymous self-assessment to see if you have symptoms that are consistent with a condition that would benefit from further treatment or evaluation
Last Modified:March 29, 2012
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