VA New York Harbor Healthcare - Veteran Mental Health
About This Group
The VA New York Harbor Healthcare System provides comprehensive mental health services for veterans in the New York City metropolitan area, with facilities in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and affiliated community clinics. Services include PTSD treatment, mental health counseling, substance use treatment, suicide prevention programs, medication management, and telehealth services. The system is committed to providing timely, high-quality mental health care to veterans in the nation’s largest city.
What to Expect
Veterans can access mental health services through scheduled appointments, same-day mental health access, and 24/7 emergency services. Treatment includes individual therapy, group therapy, psychiatric evaluation and medication management, evidence-based PTSD treatment, substance use programs, and family counseling. The VA uses a whole-health approach and offers both in-person and telehealth options. Specialized programs address combat-related trauma, military sexual trauma, and veteran-specific life transitions.
About VA New York Harbor
VA New York Harbor Healthcare System is one of the largest VA healthcare systems in the country, serving veterans throughout the New York City metropolitan area. The system includes the Manhattan and Brooklyn VA Medical Centers along with community-based clinics providing a full continuum of medical and behavioral health care.
Meeting Details
Schedule: Monday through Friday; emergency services 24/7; Veterans Crisis Line 24/7
Format: In-person and telehealth services
Locations: Manhattan, Brooklyn, and affiliated community clinics throughout NYC
Who This Group Is For
VA mental health services are available to enrolled veterans. Veterans may qualify even without full enrollment. Active duty, National Guard, and Reserve members may also be eligible.
Contact Information
Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1 (24/7)
Crisis Text Line: Text 838255
Website: va.gov/new-york-harbor-health-care
Additional Information
Cost: Free or low-cost for eligible veterans.
Registration: Contact VA New York Harbor to enroll or access mental health services.
Confidentiality: All VA health records are protected under federal privacy laws.
Disclaimer: This listing is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Please contact the VA directly for the most current information.