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LOCATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION ADDRESS 309 Saint Julien Avenue, The Specialist Center, Suite 201 Lafayette, LA 70506-4655 PHONE NUMBERS MAIN PHONE: VA HEALTH CONNECT: FACILITY HOURS Hours

may vary for different services. Select a service on this page to check the hours. * MON: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. * TUE: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. * WED: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. * THU: 8:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m. * FRI: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. * SAT: Closed * SUN: Closed PREPARE FOR YOUR VISIT Select a topic to learn more. COST: Free WHEELCHAIR AVAILABILITY: Lafayette Campus B VA Clinic

campus has wheelchairs upon arrival for patients who need them to access the building.  OTHER SERVICES AT VA ALEXANDRIA HEALTH CARE HEALTH SERVICES OFFERED HERE Select a topic to learn more.

ADDICTION AND SUBSTANCE USE CARE We can help you overcome substance use problems from unhealthy alcohol use to life-threatening addiction. We match our services—like counseling, group

therapy or medication—to your specific needs. Visit our office, with or without an appointment Virtual visits may be available A referral is required APPOINTMENTS Contact us to schedule,

reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first. MAIN PHONE MAIN PHONE SERVICE HOURS The service hours are the same

as our facility hours. We help Veterans on their recovery journey through outpatient and inpatient services. Our residential facility helps Veterans deal with substance abuse, homelessness,

mental health, and unemployment through its 24-hour therapeutic and educational programs like: * Rehabilitation * Health maintenance * Community support Learn more about our VA treatment

programs https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/substance-use/treatment.asp MENTAL HEALTH CARE Common conditions: addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, OCD

If you’re struggling with issues like PTSD, depression, grief, anger or trauma, we offer counseling and other support. All VA health care facilities offer same-day help. You may qualify even

without enrolling in VA health care. Visit our office, with or without an appointment A referral is required APPOINTMENTS Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If

a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first. MAIN PHONE MAIN PHONE SERVICE HOURS The service hours are the same as our facility hours. Our medical center

and clinics provide consultation, evaluation, and treatment for a range of issues that may impact your mental health or emotional well-being. Our confidential outpatient services include

individual and group therapy for: * Psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression * Marriage and relationship problems * Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

* Anxiety, addictive behaviors, and personality disorders * Aggressive or self-harming behaviors Learn more and connect with a care coordinator MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA CARE Military sexual

trauma can happen to anyone. If you experienced sexual assault or harassment during military service—no matter when you served—we provide counseling and treatment. Visit our office, with or

without an appointment A referral is required APPOINTMENTS Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care

provider first. MAIN PHONE MAIN PHONE SERVICE HOURS The service hours are the same as our facility hours. We offer care for military sexual trauma in our mental (behavioral) health clinics.

Military sexual trauma refers to sexual assault, sexual harassment, or other threatening, offensive, or unwanted sexual advances, activities, or remarks that you experienced in the

military. Our goal is to help you improve your quality of life with strategies to manage emotions and memories related to your military sexual trauma. Our services include: * Counseling *

Psychiatric care * Walk-in care Learn more about military sexual trauma PTSD CARE If you have symptoms of PTSD after a traumatic event, we can help. We offer assessment and treatment support

such as private counseling, group therapy and medication. It’s never too late to get help. Visit our office, with or without an appointment A referral is required APPOINTMENTS Contact us to

schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first. MAIN PHONE MAIN PHONE SERVICE HOURS The service hours

are the same as our facility hours. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, like

combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, or sexual assault. It’s normal to have upsetting memories, feel on edge, or have trouble sleeping after this type of event. If symptoms last more

than a few months, it may be PTSD. We can help you with effective treatments and support services, like: * Psychiatric and psychological counseling * Services for Veterans who are homeless *

Treatment for addictive disorders * Transition and care management for post-9/11 combat Veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), and Operation New Dawn

(OND) Learn more about PTSD GET UPDATES FROM VA ALEXANDRIA HEALTH CARE