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Mental health care

VA Erie health care 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.

Contact our Behavioral Health clinic

For immediate assistance contact:

Behavioral Health clinic phone:
814-860-2038

Contact the Veteran crisis hotline at:
988, select 1

Care we provide at VA Erie

The Behavioral Health clinic 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:

  • Crisis intervention and suicide prevention
  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Homeless Veterans services
  • Treatment for addictive disorders, including residential rehabilitation treatment programs
  • Veteran employment services
  • Veteran justice outreach services

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 posttraumatic 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 homeless Veterans and Veterans at risk of homelessness.

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

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