About the Program
The Mental Health Service provides consultation, evaluation, and treatment for a variety of issues that can impact emotional well-being.
Services Offered
Mental health services provided at Richmond VAMC 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
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.
IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS AND/OR HAVE THOUGHTS OF HARMING YOURSELF OR OTHERS, PLEASE CALL 911 FOR IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE OR REPORT TO THE NEAREST EMERGENCY ROOM; CONTACT THE RICHMOND VAMC MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS HOTLINE AT 1-804-675-5971 OR THE NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE AT 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255 #1 FOR VETERANS). CRISIS ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK.
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