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FINDING TREATMENT IN THE COMMUNITY

This page includes a listing of searchable treatment locator tools to help you find treatment in the community (outside of the VA health care system). These search tools allow you to search for providers within a certain distance of a specific zip code or city. Most of these search tools allow you to search by condition, such as depression or insomnia, or by specific type of treatment, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. This listing of treatment locators is provided for information purposes and is not an endorsement of any specific organization, resource, or provider. We encourage you to contact providers before beginning treatment to discuss your specific needs and preferences.

The Low Cost symbol indicates search tools that specifically include therapists who provide free or reduced-fee services. Some providers listed in the treatment locators without this symbol may also provide some services for free or at a reduced rate in certain circumstances. Check with the individual provider to see if they offer services at reduced or no cost.

Individual Therapists in Private Offices or Clinics

Treatment Locator Description Condition Targeted Search Comments
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies This treatment locator includes mental health providers who primarily deliver evidence-based psychotherapies. Under “Specialty”, can specify Depression, Insomnia, Substance Use Disorder, Pain/Pain Management, Marital/Couples Therapy, or other condition.

Under “Specialty”, can also specify Cognitive Behavior Therapy or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Academy for Cognitive Therapy This treatment locator includes mental health providers with special expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. All providers in search tool deliver Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Specific conditions treated, such as Depression, Sleep Disorders/Insomnia, and Addictions, are listed in individual search results under “Issues”.
American Board of Professional Psychology This search tool includes psychologists who have demonstrated competence in specific practice areas. Under “Specialty”, can specify Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology; for couple therapy, can specify Couple and Family.
Association for Contextual Behavioral Science This search tool includes therapists who identify themselves as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists. Click on “Edit Search Criteria” to search for a specific location.
National Register of Health Service Psychologists This search tool includes psychologists who provide different kinds of treatment for various conditions. After search by city or zip, select “Filter by name, areas of expertise...“: Under “Areas of Expertise”, can specify Depression, Sleep Disorders, Substance Misuse, Pain, Couples Therapy, or other condition.

Under “Orientation”, can specify Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
American Psychological Association This search tool includes psychologists who provide different kinds of treatment for various conditions. After search by zip code or city, state: Under “Practice Areas”, can specify Depression, Sleep Disorders, Addictions, Pain Management, Marriage and Divorce, or other condition.

Under “Treatment Methods”, can specify Cognitive/Behavioral.
Anxiety and Depression Association of America This search tool includes mental health providers who specialize in the treatment of anxiety and depression and generally provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Under “Disorders Treated”, can specify Depression, Substance Abuse, or other condition.
Society for Behavioral Sleep Medicine This search tool includes mental health providers who specialize in the treatment of insomnia and other sleep disorders.
DrugRehab This search tool includes alcohol and other drug treatment centers. Search results include specific types of services provided by facility. Some list “Cognitive/behavioral therapy”.
Addiction Resource This search tool includes outpatient drug treatment centers, as well as information on a free and confidential drug hotline. Does not include information about specific treatments provided, so user may check with facility or call hotline number listed.
Psychology Today This search tool includes mental health providers who provide different kinds of treatment for various conditions. After search by city or zip code: Under “Issues”, can specify Depression, Sleep/insomnia, Addictions, Chronic Pain, Relationship Issues, or other condition.

Under “Types of Therapy”, can specify Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Good Therapy This search tool includes mental health providers who provide different kinds of treatment for various conditions. On search results page:
Under “Common Specialties”, can specify Depression, Addiction, or other condition.

Under “Type of Service”, can specify Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling.

Under “Type of Therapy”, can specify Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
IBCT Therapist Locator This tool provides a listing of therapists who have received formal, intensive training in Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy for Relationship Distress.
HelpPro This search tool includes mental health providers who provide different kinds of treatment for various conditions. It also offers information on free or reduced fee services. Under “Specializes in this concern”, can specify Depression, Sleep Disorders, Addictions/Substance, Pain Management, Couple/Marital Issues, or other condition.

Under “Has expertise with specific populations”, can specify Military/Veterans.

Cannot specify specific type of treatment, so user should check with provider.
NetworkTherapy This search tool includes mental health providers and treatment centers that provide different kinds of treatment for various conditions. Under “Practice Specialty”, can specify Depression, Sleep Disorders, Addictions, Pain Management, Relationship Issues, or other condition.

Under “Treatment Approach”, can specify Cognitive/Cognitive- Behavioral.
Give an Hour This search tool includes only mental health providers who have agreed to donate some of their time to provide free services to U.S. military personnel, Veterans, and their family members. Under “Practice Area(s)”, can specify Depression, Sleep Disturbances, Alcohol and Substance Use, Marriage/Couples Counseling, or other condition.

Cannot specify specific type of treatment, so user should check with provider.

Publicly Funded Community Mental Health Centers and Clinics

Treatment Locator Description Condition Targeted Search Comments
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator This search tool provides information about publicly funded community mental health centers and clinics in the United States and U.S. Territories. After search by address, city, or zip under “Find Facility”: Select “Substance Abuse (SA)” for treatment services for alcohol or other drugs; select “Mental Health (MH)” for treatment services for depression or other mental health condition. Click on “More Information” in individual search results – specific types of treatments that are provided, such as “Cognitive/behavioral therapy” are listed under “Treatment Approaches”. Call individual facility for more information.

If you are in crisis or are in need of immediate help:

If you feel at any time that you might be in danger of harming yourself or someone else or you would like to speak with someone immediately, please know that there are people who care and ready to help right away. There are several options for support right now:

  1. Call the Veterans and Military Crisis Line at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), press 1 for Veteran.
  2. Text the Veterans and Military Crisis Line at 838255.
  3. Chat confidentially online with a Veterans and Military Crisis Line counselor.
  4. Call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

 

If you are unsure if you need immediate help or are in crisis, you may take the online Veterans Self-Check Quiz. A trained counselor will review your responses and provide guidance.