Mental (Behavioral) Health & Substance Use
Everyone reacts to stress and traumatic experiences differently. While some have reactions that can be seen as normal responses to life events, others may experience signs or symptoms of more serious conditions.
Mental health and substance use conditions can affect anyone;
you are not alone. The Military Health System has many resources available to help those who need it.
If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat at
988Lifeline.org. 988 connects you with a trained crisis counselor who can help.
Targeted Care
Our mental (behavioral) health clinic offers targeted care. Targeted care helps us give you the right mental health support for your specific needs, whether it’s an individual appointment, group therapy or non-clinical support.
How it Works
Targeted care synchronizes and expands the resources we have to address your specific needs. The process begins with a preliminary assessment.
You’ll meet with a technician who will:
- Listen to your concerns.
- Assess your needs.
- Match you to the best resource.
Options may include an appointment with:
- A primary or specialty care consultant.
- Military and family life counselors.
- A chaplain.
You don’t need a referral, and you won’t be turned away or denied specialty care. Learn more about Targeted Care.
Our Services
Our facility offers the following services:
- Individual Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Command Directed Evaluations for Personnel Separations
- Military school evaluations (e.g., Recruiter, Drill Sergeant, Sniper, etc.)
- Risk Assessments - conducted as a walk-in basis during clinic hours.
Substance Use Disorder Services
Our facility offers the following substance use services:
SUDCC is either self-referred or command referred.
No-Show Policy
If you are more than 15 minutes late, we may need to reschedule you.
We encourage patients to cancel at least 2 HOURS BEFORE the appointment time or as soon as they become aware of the change to avoid no-shows.
Additional Information
If you need to report a suspected abuse or neglect, please contact Family Advocacy Program immediately at 703-696-3457 or Victim Advocate 703-919-1611.
Initial appointments usually take 60-90 minutes. We request the patients to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to appointment time to complete required paperwork and questionnaire needed for assessment.
Follow up appointments typically runs for 45 minutes to an hour. Groups typically runs for 90 minutes.
Andrew Rader Health Clinic
DOES NOT have emergency services available. In the event of a psychiatric emergency during duty hours please contact the clinic immediately. If your emergency occurs after hours, please call 911 or go immediately to the nearest emergency room.
Other Local Resources
Military Family Life Counselor: Individual counseling for service member and dependents.
- Henderson Hall: 703-414-9885
- Fort Myer: 571-733-0251 or 571-205-0237
- National Guard Bureau: 636-463-9543 or 972-358-4195
- Pentagon: 571-395-0408 or 571-395-0514
Marine Corps Community Services Counseling: Individual counseling for Service Members, dependents, and Retirees
JBM-HH Chaplain Family Life Center: The Chaplain Family Life Center seeks to empower service members, dependents, retirees, and DOD civilians with the self-awareness, knowledge, and skills needed for
life’s journey.
- Types of counseling available: Individual, family, group, coaching/mentoring
- Areas of counseling available: marital, grief, blended family, anger, anxiety and stress, communication, parenting, life skills, etc.
- Location: Old Post Chapel (Bldg. 335)
- Telephone: 703-357-8440
Discuss network referral options with primary care provider.
What TRICARE Covers
TRICARE covers medically and psychologically necessary mental health and substance use care. This includes both inpatient and outpatient care.
Getting Mental Health Care
See a Complete List of Covered Services
NCR Market Mental Health Services Guide