Title

Psychiatry at VA Boston health care

VHA health service name and description
Description

If you’re struggling with a mental health problem—or just need to talk with someone—we can help. We offer treatment and support such as therapy, alternative treatments  and medications when needed.

Type of care
Mental health care
Health Service API ID
psychiatry
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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VAMC system description

Good mental health is a vital part of your overall wellness. Our psychiatry teams offer consultation, evaluation, and treatment to help you with a range of mental and behavioral health problems, including:

  • Depression (including sadness and grief), anxiety (including worry and nervousness) and personality disorders
  • Addictive behaviors and substance abuse
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and combat-related stress disorder
  • Emotional issues like anger management and relationship challenges, confused thinking, memory problems, and invasive thoughts or ideas
  • Aggressive or self-harming behaviors

Veterans in need of emergency assistance can call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). You can also visit the Emergency Room at our West Roxbury campus 24/7.

Same-day mental health care is available for Veterans who need it. During normal business hours, Veterans can be evaluated urgently at:

Jamaica Plain Urgent Care Clinic: 857-364-5250

Brockton Urgent Care Clinic: 774-826-2318

West Roxbury Emergency Department: 857-203-5425 or 857-203-5426

Routine outpatient mental health services are also available directly or through a referral from your primary care provider.

Facility descriptions

Psychiatry - Jamaica Plain VA Medical Center

VHA health service name and description
Description

If you’re struggling with a mental health problem—or just need to talk with someone—we can help. We offer treatment and support such as therapy, alternative treatments  and medications when needed.

Type of care
Mental health care
Health Service API ID
psychiatry
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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VAMC system description of service

Good mental health is a vital part of your overall wellness. Our psychiatry teams offer consultation, evaluation, and treatment to help you with a range of mental and behavioral health problems, including:

  • Depression (including sadness and grief), anxiety (including worry and nervousness) and personality disorders
  • Addictive behaviors and substance abuse
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and combat-related stress disorder
  • Emotional issues like anger management and relationship challenges, confused thinking, memory problems, and invasive thoughts or ideas
  • Aggressive or self-harming behaviors

Veterans in need of emergency assistance can call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). You can also visit the Emergency Room at our West Roxbury campus 24/7.

Same-day mental health care is available for Veterans who need it. During normal business hours, Veterans can be evaluated urgently at:

Jamaica Plain Urgent Care Clinic: 857-364-5250

Brockton Urgent Care Clinic: 774-826-2318

West Roxbury Emergency Department: 857-203-5425 or 857-203-5426

Routine outpatient mental health services are also available directly or through a referral from your primary care provider.

Appointments
Appointment intro text
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Appointment lead-in text
Contact us to schedule, reschedule or cancel your appointment.
Is a referral required?
No
Are walkins accepted?
No
Is online scheduling available for this service?
No
Phone number for appointments
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
857-364-5647
Label
Jamaica Plain VA Mental Health - Main Number
Service location
Address
Address
Street address
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On
Address

United States

Hours
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Hours
Monday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Contact info
Use the general facility phone number
Yes, display the general facility phone number

Psychiatry - Brockton VA Medical Center

VHA health service name and description
Description

If you’re struggling with a mental health problem—or just need to talk with someone—we can help. We offer treatment and support such as therapy, alternative treatments  and medications when needed.

Type of care
Mental health care
Health Service API ID
psychiatry
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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VAMC system description of service

Good mental health is a vital part of your overall wellness. Our psychiatry teams offer consultation, evaluation, and treatment to help you with a range of mental and behavioral health problems, including:

  • Depression (including sadness and grief), anxiety (including worry and nervousness) and personality disorders
  • Addictive behaviors and substance abuse
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and combat-related stress disorder
  • Emotional issues like anger management and relationship challenges, confused thinking, memory problems, and invasive thoughts or ideas
  • Aggressive or self-harming behaviors

Veterans in need of emergency assistance can call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). You can also visit the Emergency Room at our West Roxbury campus 24/7.

Same-day mental health care is available for Veterans who need it. During normal business hours, Veterans can be evaluated urgently at:

Jamaica Plain Urgent Care Clinic: 857-364-5250

Brockton Urgent Care Clinic: 774-826-2318

West Roxbury Emergency Department: 857-203-5425 or 857-203-5426

Routine outpatient mental health services are also available directly or through a referral from your primary care provider.

Appointments
Appointment intro text
Customize text
Appointment lead-in text
Contact us to schedule, reschedule or cancel your appointment.
Is a referral required?
No
Are walkins accepted?
No
Is online scheduling available for this service?
Yes
Phone number for appointments
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
774-826-1778
Label
Brockton VA Mental Health - Main
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
774-826-2325
Label
Brockton VA Mental Health - Alternate
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
774-826-2318
Label
Brockton Urgent Care Clinic
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
800-273-8255
Extension number
1
Label
Veterans Crisis Line
Service location
Address
Address
Street address
Use the facility's street address?
On
Address

United States

Hours
Use the facility's hours
Hours
Monday: 24/7
Tuesday: 24/7
Wednesday: 24/7
Thursday: 24/7
Friday: 24/7
Saturday: 24/7
Sunday: 24/7
Hours
Monday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Contact info
Use the general facility phone number
Yes, display the general facility phone number