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Military Behavioral Health Treatment Program

Military Behavioral Health Treatment Program

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. El Paso Behavioral Health System is proud to be a designated Patriot Support Program service center.

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

Improving Patient Outcomes

Change in PTSD Symptoms From Admission to Discharge (PCL-5 Military)

Admission 35.6
Discharge 22.6

Change in Depression From Admission to Discharge (PHQ-9 Military)

Admission 13.2
Discharge 6.2

Average Patient Satisfaction Military Treatment Program: 4.4 out of 5

El Paso Behavioral Health System uses Mental Health Outcomes, LLC. to monitor clinical improvement and patient satisfaction.
The information presented includes patients admitted from January 2018 to December 2018.
PCL-5 Admission and Discharge Scores (Scale of 0 to 80) – higher scores indicate greater severity.
PHQ-9 Admission and Discharge Scores (Scale of 0 to 27) – higher scores indicate greater severity.
Patient Satisfaction Scores are measured on a scale from 1 (Strongly disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree).

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
  • Experiential therapy (therapeutic outings)
  • 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 with a separate whirlpool
  • Biweekly haircuts

Military Program Staff

Inpatient Medical Director – Dr. Monica Chabra

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.