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Mental health care

VA Black Hills Health Care System 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

VA Fort Meade Medical Center:  1- Ext. 17069 (PTSD Ext. 17449)

VA Hot Springs Medical Center: 1- Ext 22021 (PTSD Ext. 22883)

Rapid City Community Based Outpatient Clinic: 1- Ext. 33055

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

24/7 Veterans Crisis Line: 988 Press 1

Care we provide at VA Black Hills health care

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 or at risk of homelessness
  • 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.

VABHHCS Mental Health Phone numbers:

During Business hours phone number for Mental Health:

After Hours phone number for Mental health:

  • 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 homeless Veterans and Veterans at risk of homelessness.

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

  • Here at VA Black Hills Health Care System, we realize that not all wounds are visible, and our Mental Health Program provides consultation, evaluation, and treatment for a variety of issues that can impact the emotional well-being and behavior of our veterans and their families. Veterans of all eras and both sexes can be affected by military trauma. We offer both residential and outpatient programs.

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