Mental health care | veterans affairs


Mental health care | veterans affairs

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South Texas Veterans Health Care System operates a comprehensive behavioral health program. We are a regional center of excellence for Veteran-focused mental health care. CONNECT WITH CARE


Below is some information about how to get started with mental health care at South Texas Veterans Health Care System: The first step is to enroll at South Texas Veterans Health Care System,


if not already done. Enrollment is available at these locations or by phone at 210-949-3981 (option 2): * AUDIE L. MURPHY MEMORIAL VETERANS HOSPITAL - WELCOME CENTER       7400 Merton


Minter Blvd      San Antonio, Texas 78229 * SAN ANTONIO NORTHWEST HEALTH CARE CENTER       9939 State Highway 151             San Antonio, Texas 78251 * KERRVILLE VA MEDICAL CENTER


           3600 Memorial Boulevard            Kerrville, Texas 78028 Once enrolled, most Veterans can request a referral to mental health through Primary Care. * If not yet assigned a


Primary Care Provider (PCP), call 210-949-3981 (option 1) to get a first appointment. * If established with a PCP, call to schedule an appointment or to submit a phone message asking for a


mental health referral. Another option is to send a MyHealtheVet secure message requesting a mental health referral. * To learn more about what to expect when asking your PCP about mental


health care, check out this video: https://youtu.be/1WajtUw25lA * If waiting for an upcoming PCP appointment is not possible, brief walk-in appointments are available at the 1E clinic at


Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital or any VA mental health clinic. These are offered Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (except holidays) and can help Veterans get set-up for future


care. Check out this video and brochure for more information about same day mental health services: https://youtu.be/LKD5a1gv0fQ