Mental health care
VA Pittsburgh 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.
Connect with a care coordinator
James Entner
Local Recovery Coordinator, LCSW
VA Pittsburgh health care
Phone: 412-822-1411
Email: james.entner@va.gov
Care we provide at VA Pittsburgh
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
- Homeless Veterans services
- Treatment for addictive disorders, including residential rehabilitation treatment programs
- Transition and care management for returning Veterans (OIF/OEF/OND)
Tobacco Cessation
We offer medications and resources for making a quit plan and sticking to it.
Pharmacy telephone counseling, Quit-Vet telephone counseling, virtual group, Smokefree text messaging, Stay Quit Coach App, www.smokefree.gov/Veterans.
For more information, contact our tobacco cessation coordinator at 412-360-1720.
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.