Mental health care
VA Louisville health care operates a comprehensive behavioral health program. We provide excellent Veteran-focused mental health care.
Our Mental Health Points of Contact
If you are in crisis or you are concerned about a Veteran in crisis – Dial 988 then Press 1, or Text 838255, click here to chat, or go to your nearest Emergency Room.
If you have not received care at a VA Medical Center and are not in a current crisis or mental health emergency – Call Eligibility at
If you have a VA Primary Care provider - Ask your Primary Care Provider at
If you are already attending appointments with a Mental Health provider and have a question or need to discuss your mental health symptoms - call
If you need treatment for substance use – Call the Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program at
If you are a Veteran that is homeless – Call the Healthcare for Homeless Veterans program at
If you are a Veteran that needs assistance with employment - Call the Vocational Rehabilitation program at
If you are a community provider interested in Mental Health community collaboration, please call the Mental Health main office at
Care we provide at VA Louisville 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 becoming 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.