About Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System New Orleans VA Medical Center
Support and treatment are available for veterans dealing with substance use disorder and joint mental health disorders, like PTSD and depression, at the New Orleans VA Medical Center in Louisiana. There isn’t a dedicated substance use disorder department at this VA center, but there’s a behavioral health unit that can provide various treatments for addictive behaviors and mental health issues common to veterans including grief, depression, and trauma. Services include medication management, peer support, and individual and group therapy. Plus, they have specialist programs for women veterans and LGBTQ+ veterans that offer support and care for substance use. Referrals are required.
