Bay Pines VA Healthcare System offers a wide range of mental health services for veterans.  We provide consultation, evaluation, and treatment for a variety of issues that can impact emotional well-being.

If you have an urgent need after hours,
call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

If you are having thoughts of suicide, please call the
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
(800) 273-8255 (TALK)

Services Offered

Mental health services provided include treatments for —

• depression, sadness, grief
• anxiety, worry, nervousness
• addictive behaviors
• relationship problems
• stress from medical problems and/or pain
• post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• emotional problems, such as managing anger
• vocational issues
• troublesome thoughts or ideas
• confused thinking
• aggressive or self-harming behaviors
• memory problems

We also provide outreach to homeless veterans.

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 consultant.

• We want to help you reach and maintain your highest level of emotional well-being.  Everyone has high and low points in their lives and we are here whenever you need help. 
• In our patient-centered approach to care, you and our staff work together to design a treatment plan that works for you.  You will receive services that will best meet your needs.
• Mental illness is different for everyone.  Early treatment is important for your recovery. 
• Medicine may be needed to help control your symptoms. You may also need counseling, self-help groups, rehabilitation and social services to help you reach full recovery.

Some people may need long-term help, though most will respond to treatment and end mental healthcare after a few sessions.  Our “Partnership in Care” program will help you recover as quickly as possible. 

Mental Health Facilities

We have the following facilities to offer mental health care services:

• acute in-patient ward
• in-patient Geriatric Psychiatry ward
• Domiciliary
• Mental Health Outpatient Clinic

We also have mental health professionals at all of our community based outpatient clinics.

Mental Health Intensive Case Management (MHICM) Services

MHICM services are available for patients experiencing chronic, debilitating, mental health conditions.  The MHICM program offers a designated case manger to assist each patient with their condition.  Ask your mental health professional for more information about these services.