How do I access VA services for substance use problems?
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The VA health care program covers services to treat substance use problems .
Do you need help accessing these services?
Yes
first apply for VA health care .
What if I served in Operation Enduring Freedom?
Operation Iraqi Freedom OIF , or Operation New Dawn OND , call your local VA medical center , and ask to speak to the OEF / OIF / OND coordinator
What if I haven't been seen in a VA hospital?
Find a Substance Use Disorder SUD program near you ,orCall our general information hotline at 800 - 827 - 1000 , orContact your local VA medical center .
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What if I served in a combat zone?
get free private counseling , alcohol and drug assessment , and other support at one of our 300 community Vet Centers .
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What other treatment and support for health conditions that can be related to substance use are offered?
Posttraumatic stress disorder PTSDDepression
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What if I'm homeless?
Visit our website to learn about VA programs for Veterans who are homeless .Learn about our homelessness programsContact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877 - 424 - 3838 for help 24 hours a day , 7 days a week .
