800-262-4205Fort Harrison VA Medical Center
About Fort Harrison VA Medical Center
Fort Harrison VA Medical Center is a medical center for veterans in Fort Harrison, Montana for veterans.
The center is part of Montana VA Healthcare System, and that system reaches across 147,000 square miles of mostly rural country.
Plus, telehealth covers all of Montana.
Substance Use Care for Veterans
The center has a 24 bed inpatient mental health unit for PTSD and substance use.
Outpatient care covers alcohol use that’s become unhealthy and addiction that can be life threatening, through counseling, group therapy or medication.
Office visits are by appointment only, so the time is set before you arrive.
The residential program helps with substance use, and also with homelessness, mental health and being out of work. At the Group House, veterans lead the mental health meetings and the activities.
You can walk in for a drug or alcohol evaluation the same day, through the behavioral health call center.
And if you live farther than 125 miles from Fort Harrison, Liberty House has short term housing for veterans and for family.
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Residential care helps Veterans with substance abuse, homelessness, mental health and unemployment. People live at the facility for that care. |
Outpatient visits are by appointment only. Counseling, group therapy or medication is matched to substance use, from unhealthy alcohol use to life-threatening addiction. |
Aftercare programs provide ongoing support after you complete a rehab program. They may include several components to help you maintain sobriety including therapy, community support groups and relapse prevention strategies. This gives you a network of resources as you reintegrate into your daily life. |
Mental health care here treats addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and OCD. |
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Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment. |
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems. |
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Adult programs address the substance use and life challenges specific to adults. Therapists can deliver sessions in individual, group and family settings. Services often include job support and life skills training in a structured environment.
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Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications.
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Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing harmful thought patterns and behaviors associated with addiction. You’ll learn healthier coping mechanisms by identifying and replacing negative thoughts. This improves your emotional resilience and decreases your relapse potential.
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EMDR stands for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy. It helps you process traumatic memories that may underlie addiction. You’ll learn how to reduce emotional distress and begin healing from past events. This makes it effective for trauma related addiction causes.
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Exercise therapy incorporates physical activity into treatment to promote mental and physical health. Regular exercise reduces stress, boosts mood and enhances your overall wellbeing. This can give you a positive outlook and lower your relapse risk.
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LGBTQ friendly programs create an inclusive and affirming space for recovery. Treatment is sensitive to issues like discrimination and stigma. You’ll receive support and therapy that respects and acknowledges your unique experiences.
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Men's programs address substance use while also considering the social pressures, family roles and mental health concerns that are specific to men. You’ll learn healthy coping mechanisms as you build emotional resilience and develop communication skills.
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Fort Harrison sits inside the Montana VA Healthcare System. That system reaches 147,000 square miles, most of it rural. Veterans here can use a 24-bed mental health program and a 34-bed hospital. |
Opioid detox uses medications to ease severe withdrawal symptoms. It also includes medical supervision to help you manage potential complications. These services allow you to stabilize and begin a recovery plan.
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Senior programs address the unique needs of older adults like chronic pain, grief and isolation. Programs include peer support and medical oversight for age related health concerns. The goal is to improve quality of life and promote sober aging.
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Women Veteran care here is a health program for women Veterans of all ages. Any age can use that program. |
Young adult programs are designed for individuals who are transitioning into adulthood. Topics of discussion typically include identity, independence and peer relationships. Providers may also offer life skills training and career support.
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Payment Assistance
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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Military Insurance
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Private Insurance
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Self Pay
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Levels of Care
Residential care helps Veterans with substance abuse, homelessness, mental health and unemployment. People live at the facility for that care.
Outpatient visits are by appointment only. Counseling, group therapy or medication is matched to substance use, from unhealthy alcohol use to life-threatening addiction.
Aftercare programs provide ongoing support after you complete a rehab program. They may include several components to help you maintain sobriety including therapy, community support groups and relapse prevention strategies. This gives you a network of resources as you reintegrate into your daily life.
Mental health care here treats addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and OCD.
Detox Service Setting
Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment.
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems.
Programs
Fort Harrison sits inside the Montana VA Healthcare System. That system reaches 147,000 square miles, most of it rural. Veterans here can use a 24-bed mental health program and a 34-bed hospital.
Women Veteran care here is a health program for women Veterans of all ages. Any age can use that program.
Amenities
Accreditations
Accepted Insurance
Contact
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FAQs
What kinds of substance use care can Veterans get here?
There’s residential care for substance abuse, homelessness, mental health and unemployment, and outpatient visits by appointment for counseling, group therapy or medication. Mental health care also treats addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD. Telehealth covers all of Montana. More on that overlap is at co-occurring disorders care.
Can you get same-day help, and is there a place to stay?
Yes. Same-day mental health and psychiatric help is open to new and established patients, and same-day drug or alcohol evaluation and treatment runs through the behavioral health call center. If you live more than 125 miles from Fort Harrison, Liberty House has temporary lodging for Veterans and family members.
Who can get Homeless Veteran care or Women Veteran care here?
Homeless Veteran care is for Veterans who are homeless, and for those at risk of becoming homeless. It includes financial hardship, unemployment, mental health or substance use barriers, and people involved with the legal system. Women Veteran care is health care for women Veterans of all ages.
Is Fort Harrison VA Medical Center accredited?
Yes. VA Montana health care, which includes this center, is accredited through the Joint Commission. That accreditation covers the health care system this center belongs to, across a mostly rural service area of 147,000 square miles.
What named programs does this medical center run for Veterans?
A 24-bed inpatient mental health program helps Veterans who have PTSD and substance abuse. The hospital side has 34 medical-surgical beds for acute, chronic and specialized care, inpatient and outpatient, for Veterans. The Group House holds Veteran-led mental health meetings and activities.