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Mental Health & Substance Abuse-Ellsworth AFB
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Mental Health & Substance Abuse
Mental Health & Substance Abuse at the 28th Medical Group - Ellsworth Air Force Base consists of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT), Behavioral Health, and Mental Health. For more information, please visit the individual health services.
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT)
The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment program office schedules, coordinates and conducts evaluations of active duty personnel involved in substance abuse incidents. Evaluation is also available for self-referrals by activity duty members. They also directly oversee and implement treatment plans with individualized regimens for all active duty substance abuse clients. Such plans may include intensive outpatient rehabilitation and individual or group counseling sessions. The ADAPT program also conducts alcohol and drug education and awareness briefings at a variety of venues on- and off-base. The ADAPT program will also conduct one-time evaluations of civilian employees with consultation for community-based follow-up services and can assist in identifying community resources for other beneficiaries.
Behavioral Health
The Behavioral Health Optimization Program is available to all beneficiaries within the primary care clinics as a part of overall good health care. The purpose of this service is to offer assistance when habits, behaviors, stress, worry, or emotional concerns about physical or other life problems are interfering with someone's daily life. The Internal Behavioral Health Consultant is a mental health professional that is embedded in the Family Health Clinic and simply adds another facet to your complete health care needs.
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Telephone: 605-385-3471
Mental Health
The Mental Health Clinic provides a wide range of mental health services for all active duty personnel and, when availability permits, family members of active-duty members and retirees. The 28th MDG MHC provides mental health evaluations, consultations, individual treatment, couples counseling, group therapy, and emergency intervention. The MHC also conducts consultations for squadron commanders and first sergeants regarding active duty personnel treatment, prognosis, and administrative status. In addition, the MHC provides education and awareness briefings on mental health topics at a variety of venues on- and off-base. Mental Health services for family members of active-duty personnel and retirees are also available through TRICARE. Call the UnitedHealthcare TRICARE Service Center at 877-988-WEST or visit www.uhcmilitarywest.com for a list of participating mental health providers in the local community and to learn how mental health benefits work.
Veterans Crisis Line
The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans and Service members in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring VA responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text.
- Call 1-800-273-8255, Press 1, 24/7
- Text 838255
- Chat online: veteranscrisisline.net
Contact Us
Phone:
605-385-6700, option 1, or 605-385-3656
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