Mental health care | veterans affairs

CONNECTING TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE To receive mental health care services from VA Puget Sound, enroll into VA's health care and register for care at VA Puget Sound.  Call or visit our

eligibility office to begin the registration process NEW PATIENTS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE If you receive routine care from one of our primary care clinics, our mental health services are

available through the same scheduling office at 800-329-8387, ext. 74241 If you are connected to VA Puget Sound, but receive primary care from another source, contact one of our medical

centers for same day service: SEATTLE VA MEDICAL CENTER PHONE: 206-277-4709 WHERE: Building 101, 2nd floor WHEN: Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. VETERANS

CRISIS LINE PHONE: 988, then press 1, or just call 911 SEATTLE PSYCHIATRY EMERGENCY SERVICES Veterans in crisis or have urgent mental health concerns can present to the Emergency Department.

Psychiatry Emergency Services has licensed clinical social workers available 7am to 11pm daily to evaluate and discuss treatment options. Afterhours, a University of Washington Psychiatry

Resident Physician is available.  AMERICAN LAKE VA MEDICAL CENTER PHONE: 253-583-1680 WHERE: Building 61, 1st floor WHEN: Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EXISTING PATIENTS OF

MENTAL HEALTH CARE If you are a current patient or have a referral, please contact our scheduling office to make, cancel, or reschedule appointments: SEATTLE VA MEDICAL CENTER PHONE:

206-764-2007 VETERANS CRISIS LINE PHONE: 988, then press 1, or just call 911 SEATTLE PSYCHIATRY EMERGENCY SERVICES Veterans in crisis or have urgent mental health concerns can present to the

Emergency Department. Psychiatry Emergency Services has licensed clinical social workers available 7am to 11pm daily to evaluate and discuss treatment options. Afterhours, a University of

Washington Psychiatry Resident Physician is available.  AMERICAN LAKE VA MEDICAL CENTER PHONE: 253-583-1759 ADDICTIONS TREATMENT SELF-REFERRAL Self-referrals to treatment for additions can

be made by contacting: SEATTLE ADDICTIONS TREATMENT CENTER PHONE: 206-277-3318 AMERICAN LAKE ADDICTIONS TREATMENT CENTER PHONE: 253-583-1759 EMERGENCIES OR MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS During a

mental health emergency or crisis, please contact: VETERANS CRISIS LINE PHONE: 988, then press 1, or just call 911 SEATTLE PSYCHIATRY EMERGENCY SERVICES Veterans in crisis or have urgent

mental health concerns can present to the Emergency Department. Psychiatry Emergency Services has licensed clinical social workers available 7am to 11pm daily to evaluate and discuss

treatment options. Afterhours, a University of Washington Psychiatry Resident Physician is available.  CARE WE PROVIDE The Behavioral Health Department offers both inpatient and outpatient

services, including telehealth appointments. We provide consultation, evaluation, and treatment for a variety of issues impacting emotional well-being. Our services include: * Psychiatry *

Psychology * Services for Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless * Treatment for addictive disorders, including residential rehabilitation treatment programs * Transition

and care management for returning Veterans (OIF/OEF/OND) CONFIDENTIALITY Mental health services are confidential. We will not talk to anyone about information you share unless you give

written consent. Under federal law, a few exceptions to this rule exist. If you have questions, please ask your mental health provider.