Military Behavioral Health Treatment Program
We provide unparalleled treatment to service members, veterans and their family members experiencing a variety of behavioral health challenges.
Patriot Support Programs
Recognizing the unique stressors and experiences associated with military service, our facilities offer comprehensive and personalized care for issues such as PTSD, depression, substance use and complex trauma. Our dedicated staff, psychiatrists and therapists work closely with referring agencies and to ensure seamless communication and customized goals for service members. Our staff also provides high-quality care, programs and services to support veterans and family members in our tailored programs. For more information about Patriot Support Programs, please visit PatriotSupportPrograms.com.
Patriot Support Program for Active-Duty Military and Their Families
Military Program
Our psychiatrists, therapists and clinical staff are dedicated to serving the military population (active duty, veterans and military family members). We design individualized care plans in collaboration with military healthcare providers, emphasizing innovation, respect and patient choice. Our goal is to foster resiliency in those we serve so they may return to duty and society with honor.
We accept TRICARE®, VA, Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance.
Military Focus
Our El Paso, Texas, military hospital uses an integrated, therapeutic approach using evidence-based therapeutic methods.
These include:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Current procedural terminology
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Motivational interviewing
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Traditional 12-step facilitation
Physicians at El Paso Behavioral Health System adhere to DOD formulary and are familiar with deployment-limiting diagnoses and medications.
Benefits of Our Military Program
- Designated military-only unit
- Exclusively women’s unit
- Combat trauma recovery
- Military sexual trauma recovery
- Detox and 28-day substance abuse program
- Dual diagnosis
- Crisis stabilization
Specialty Services
We offer innovative, modern approaches to treating complex cases and individuals with co-occurring conditions.
- Behavioral pain management
- Long-term crisis management
- Partial hospitalization outpatient services
- Inpatient ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy)
Dedication to Military Needs
- 24/7 availability with individualized consultation and treatment collaboration
- Consistent communication with MTF and command
- Expedited, coordinated admission and discharge processes
- No cost confidential, professional assessment
- Physician referral not required for military dependent admissions
- Collaboration with local military treatment facility and the VA
Program Features
- Individual, group and family therapy
- Expressive art and pet therapies
- Mindfulness and relaxation techniques
- On-site chapel/weekly spirituality group and services by military chaplain
- Indoor gym/weight room/aerobic exercise room/climbing wall
- Indoor pool
- Biweekly haircuts
Military Program Staff
- Inpatient Medical Director – Dr. Goshawn Chawla
Help is Only a Call Away
El Paso Behavioral Health is a psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and chemical dependency treatment, as well as specialized military mental health treatment. If you or a loved one is struggling with behavioral health or substance use issues help is here.
We cannot offer a diagnosis, counseling or recommendations online, however, our professional staff offer 24/7 assessments at no cost. Don’t wait. Begin a healthier future with us today. Call 915-544-4000 for a no-cost, confidential assessment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Se habla español.
