Mental Health Services in Fayetteville

Fayetteville provides comprehensive mental health resources serving military, veteran, and civilian populations.

VA Mental Health Services

Fayetteville VA Medical Center

Phone: 910-822-7100

Services:

• Individual therapy
• Group therapy
• Medication management
• PTSD treatment programs
• Substance use treatment
• Crisis intervention

Fayetteville Vet Center

Location: 2301 Robeson Street Phone: 910-488-6252

Specialized Services:

• Readjustment counseling
• Combat trauma counseling
• Military sexual trauma support
• Family counseling
• Bereavement support
• No VA enrollment required

Crisis Resources

Veterans Crisis Line

Call: 988 then press 1 Text: 838255 Chat: veteranscrisisline.net 24/7 confidential support for veterans

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Call: 988 24/7 support for anyone in crisis

Crisis Text Line

Text: HOME to 741741 24/7 text-based crisis support

Military Family Support

Military Family Life Counselors (MFLCs)

Free, confidential counseling:

• Available at Fort Liberty facilities and schools
• No appointment needed
• Short-term solution-focused
• No records kept

Military OneSource

Phone: 1-800-342-9647 Services: Up to 12 free counseling sessions per issue

Civilian Mental Health Providers

Private Practice Therapists

Numerous licensed therapists in Fayetteville:

• Psychologists
• Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW)
• Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC)
• Marriage and Family Therapists

Group Practices

Multi-therapist practices offering:

• Individual therapy
• Couples counseling
• Family therapy
• Group therapy

Mental Health Conditions Treated

• Depression and anxiety
• PTSD and trauma
• Bipolar disorder
• Grief and loss
• Relationship issues
• Stress management
• Anger management
• Eating disorders
• OCD
• ADHD

Finding a Therapist

Search Resources

• Psychology Today directory
• Insurance provider network
• Military OneSource
• VA referrals
• Primary care physician referrals

Considerations

• Insurance acceptance (TRICARE, etc.)
• Specializations
• Treatment approaches
• Gender preference
• Availability

Insurance Coverage

TRICARE

Mental health covered with:

• Copays apply (amount varies by plan)
• Referral may be required
• Many sessions covered

Private Insurance

Coverage varies:

• Check mental health benefits
• Verify in-network providers
• Understand copay/deductible

Self-Pay

Many therapists offer:

• Sliding scale fees
• Reduced rates for military
• Payment plans

Substance Use Treatment

Resources available:

• VA substance use programs
• AA/NA meetings throughout area
• Outpatient treatment programs
• Intensive outpatient programs (IOP)
• Residential treatment facilities (nearby)

Support Groups

Free peer support:

• PTSD support groups
• Grief support
• Substance use recovery
• Mental health peer groups
• Military spouse support groups

Children & Teen Services

Specialized services for youth:

• Child psychologists
• School-based counseling
• Family therapy
• Behavioral health

Teletherapy Options

Many providers now offer:

• Video therapy sessions
• Phone counseling
• Secure messaging
• Flexible for military schedules

Important Contacts

| Service | Phone | |---------|-------| | Veterans Crisis Line | 988 (press 1) | | National Crisis Line | 988 | | Military OneSource | 1-800-342-9647 | | Vet Center | 910-488-6252 | | VA Mental Health | 910-822-7100 |

Mental health support is a sign of strength. Fayetteville's comprehensive resources ensure help is available when needed.