Do you accept TRICARE for inpatient rehab?

Yes. We are in-network with TRICARE for residential addiction treatment and medical detox. Our admissions team will verify your specific plan benefits, copays, and length-of-stay authorization before you arrive.

Will my unit, command, or department find out I came to rehab?

No — not from us. Your treatment record is protected by HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, which provides even stronger confidentiality protections for substance use treatment. We do not share that you are in treatment with any employer, command, department, or family member without your written consent.

Can my spouse and kids be involved?

Yes, and we encourage it. Reintegration after deployment, shift work, or critical incidents puts strain on the whole family. Our family program includes family therapy, education sessions, and structured visitation once you are stabilized in residential care.

What if I have PTSD as well as a substance problem?

That combination is the norm in this population, and our protocol is built for it. PTSD and substance use are treated concurrently using EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Prolonged Exposure alongside the substance use treatment, rather than asking you to "get sober first" before any trauma work begins.

I am still active duty. Can I do treatment here?

In most cases yes, with the right approvals. Active-duty members typically need a referral and authorization through their command and TRICARE. We can speak with your command medical liaison or TRICARE case manager to coordinate. Call (725) 550-5655 and we will walk through your specific situation.

Veterans & First Responders Rehab | TRICARE

Who This Program Is For

This track was built for the people who answered the call:

Veterans of all eras and branches — Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force, and National Guard
Active-duty service members approved for off-base treatment
Police officers, sheriff's deputies, and federal law enforcement
Firefighters and wildland firefighters
Paramedics, EMTs, and 911 dispatchers
Combat medics, corpsmen, and military medical personnel

If you have served — or you serve now — in any role that places you in repeated proximity to violence, loss, or life-or-death decision-making, this program understands the context you're working from.

Why a Specialized Track Matters

Substance use among veterans and first responders is not a character problem — it is a predictable response to repeated exposure to trauma, sleep deprivation, hypervigilance, and a culture that often discourages asking for help. National data is consistent:

Veterans are roughly twice as likely as civilians to die from accidental opioid overdose
An estimated 1 in 10 returning combat veterans meet criteria for a substance use disorder
Firefighters and police report rates of problem drinking well above the general population
Co-occurring PTSD is the rule, not the exception

Treating the addiction without addressing the trauma underneath it is why generic rehab so often fails this population. Our program treats both at the same time.

What We Treat

Alcohol use disorder — by far the most common presenting issue
Opioid use disorder, including prescription pain medications and fentanyl
Stimulant use — cocaine, methamphetamine, prescription stimulants
Benzodiazepine dependence, including medically supervised tapering
Polysubstance use
Co-occurring PTSD, complex PTSD, depression, anxiety, and moral injury
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) symptoms that complicate recovery
Sleep disorders that drive self-medication

Clinical Approach

Our trauma-informed protocol layers evidence-based therapies that have a strong track record with this population:

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for trauma processing
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) developed specifically for combat trauma
Prolonged Exposure (PE) for PTSD
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for substance use and depression
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) when clinically appropriate
Group therapy with other veterans and first responders — peer context that civilians cannot provide
Family therapy for spouses and children navigating reintegration

A Culture That Gets It

You will not be asked to explain what a 12-hour shift, a deployment, or a working fire feels like. The clinical team includes providers with experience treating this population and respects the operational culture you come from. Confidentiality is protected by HIPAA and the additional protections of 42 CFR Part 2 — your employer, your command, and your department do not have access to your treatment record.

Insurance & Payment

TRICARE — Prime, Select, Reserve Select, Retired, and TRICARE for Life are accepted
VA Community Care referrals
Most major commercial insurance plans (Aetna, Cigna, BCBS, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Anthem, Magellan)
Self-pay and payment plans for uninsured or underinsured service members

We verify benefits before admission so there are no surprises. Our admissions team is familiar with the VA and TRICARE referral processes and can walk you through what your specific plan covers.

What to Expect on Day One

You arrive, you meet a real human, you complete a confidential assessment with a clinician, and within hours you're in a private or semi-private room beginning medical detox if needed. There is no boot-camp atmosphere and no shame-based programming. Phones are typically restricted during the first phase of detox for medical reasons, then privileges expand as you stabilize.

How to Start

Call us at (725) 550-5655. The line is staffed 24/7 and the call is confidential. If you are a family member calling on behalf of a veteran or first responder, we can talk through options with you and walk you through how to approach the conversation.

If you are in immediate crisis, call the Veterans Crisis Line at 988, then press 1, or text 838255. First responders in crisis can reach the Safe Call Now confidential helpline at 1-206-459-3020.

Rehab for Veterans & First Responders