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Veterans may be impacted by Non-VA construction near the CLAYTON CLINIC. Construction may be blocking the entrance off of Hwy US 70 business.  Clinic may be accessed from the rear entrance off Atkinson St and S. Moore Street (S. Moore St can be accessed from US70 business at the traffic light).

Mental Health Care

The Durham VA Health Care Sytem operates a comprehensive behavioral health program. We are a regional center of excellence for Veteran-focused mental health care. Ask a care coordinator about treatment options suited to your unique needs.

Connect with a Care Coordinator

Our mental health program provides consultation, evaluation, and treatment for a variety of issues that can impact emotional well-being.

  • Mental Health Clinic in room FG133 on the main campus of the Durham VA Medical Center

Contact Number(s)

  • Outpatient Mental Health Clinic /176074
  • Emergency Mental Health Services 919-28-0411 Ext. 1765418
  • /176074

Cindy Woods

VA Community Mental Health Point of Contact

VA Durham health care

Phone:

Email: Cynthia.woods@va.gov

Care we provide at the Durham VA Health Care System 

The Behavioral Health Department offers both inpatient and outpatient services, including telehealth appointments. We provide consultation, evaluation, and treatment for a variety of issues impacting emotional well-being. Our services include:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Services for Veterans who are homeless
  • Treatment for addictive disorders, including residential rehabilitation treatment programs
  • Transition and care management for returning Veterans (OIF/OEF/OND)

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 provider.

  • Learn more about VA mental health services for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST), depression, grief, anxiety, and other needs. You can use some services even if you’re not enrolled in VA health care.

  • Care and resources for Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

  • Training, educational resources, and tools to help Veteran caregivers take care of their families.

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