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Mental health care - Jamaica Plain VA Medical Center

VHA health service name and description
Patient friendly name
Behavioral health
Common conditions
addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, OCD
Description

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.

Type of care
Mental health care
Health Service API ID
mentalHealthCare
Type of Care
Counseling services
Service description
If you’re struggling with issues like PTSD, depression, grief, anger, or trauma, we offer counseling and other support. We’ll work with you to help you achieve your personal goals.
This is a required Vet Center service
Yes
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VAMC system description of service

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. You may even be able to get certain mental health care if you aren't otherwise eligible for VA health care. Same-day mental health care is available for Veterans who need it. 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
  • Substance use disorder
  • Aggressive or self-harming behaviors

In addition, specialized programs are available for returning Veterans and for women veterans. Inpatient care is also available for Veterans in need of intensive treatment. 

Our residential/transitional programs can provide temporary housing to Veterans while offering treatments for a wide range of mental health concerns.

Learn more and connect with a care coordinator

    Veterans in need of emergency assistance can call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1. Veterans can also the Emergency Department at the West Roxbury Campus 24/7.

    During normal business hours, Veterans can also 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

    Appointments
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    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
    857-364-5647
    Label
    Jamaica Plain VA Mental Health - Main Number
    Service location
    Address
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    On
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    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
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    Phone
    Type
    Phone
    Phone number
    857-364-5647
    Label
    Jamaica Plain Mental Health Urgent Care (during normal business hours)
    Phone
    Type
    Phone
    Phone number
    800-273-8255
    Extension number
    1
    Label
    Veterans Crisis Line (24/7)