Active Duty Military and Veteran Trauma Program

June 30, 2025

Authored by: Taylor Shaw, B.S.

Edited by: Anand Mehta, LMFT

War veterans and active duty military service members often face mental health challenges upon return to civilian life, especially post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Combat veterans and military service members have an increased risk for trauma, self-harm, depression, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and flashbacks, which can make settling into the general population incredibly challenging. Combat veterans may be at risk for PTSD due to the life-threatening situations they may have been exposed to, and this may make the transition back into civilian life difficult.

Veterans who find themselves struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder, extensive phobias, panic disorders, or more, may be looking for trauma programs, whether that’s residential treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, or partial hospitalization programs. These kinds of trauma programs provide resources, social support, safety, structure and therapeutic care to individuals struggling with PTSD.

Searching for a mental health care provider or caregiver who understands the specific struggles of veterans can be difficult. At AMFM Mental Health Treatment, we have over a decade of experience helping provide resources, coping skills, psychiatry, and therapeutic solutions to enable veterans to readjust to daily living with a higher quality of life. Our qualified professional team is equipped to provide trauma therapy and comprehensive treatment plans that address veteran mental health. For more information about our trauma programs for military veterans and active military service members, contact us today by phone or online. You don’t have to walk through this recovery journey alone.

More about Veterans and Trauma

Veterans are at a slightly higher risk of experiencing PTSD than civilians.¹ Research indicates that approximately 14% to 16% of the US service members deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq have been affected by PTSD or depression.² Service-connected trauma is also a very particular, individual and isolating obstacle, and should be treated with care, compassion and understanding. Additionally, veteran suicide rates have reached their highest level in recorded history, with over 6000 veterans dying by suicide annually.³ AMFM Mental Health Treatment facilities provide compassionate care, suicide prevention strategies, and readjustment counseling to any active or inactive military personnel struggling with military sexual trauma, PTSD, or other related trauma disorders.

In 2020, approximately 5.2 million Veterans experienced a behavioral health condition.⁴ PTSD is also more common among female Veterans (13 out of 100, or 13%) versus male Veterans (6 out of 100, or 6%).⁵ Beyond mental health problems and behavioral struggles, Veterans make up a significant percentage of the homeless and transient population. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) estimates that 40,056 veterans are homeless on any given night, and over the course of a year, approximately twice that many experience homelessness.⁶ The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers both medical benefits, VA health care, and housing assistance for veterans and their loved ones. You can learn more about your eligibility for coverage and assistance at https://www.va.gov/, or download the VA app here to find resources or a vet center near you.

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Types of Trauma Program Options

Mental Health Treatment is a common form of trauma programming for war veterans and service members who are showing symptoms of PTSD. If you’re looking for the different types of PTSD treatment offered by AMFM Mental Health, you can read below or call us today.

Inpatient/Residential Treatment

Residential mental health facilities are designed to offer mental health resources, structure, and treatment plans to those struggling with a variety of mental health conditions in a live-in environment. Because these are inpatient behavioral health programs, they offer a more holistic and hands-on, in-person treatment approach with 24/7 access to health care and personalized treatment plans. Our Residential Facilities have qualified clinicians on staff, to provide medication management, therapeutic programming, and the highest level of care.

Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP)

Intensive Outpatient Mental Health Treatment is a form of treatment designed to help those with mental health conditions through a combination of group and individual therapy. Qualified mental health professionals lead clients through behavioral health programming, providing personalized treatment plans, evidence-based treatment, and psychoeducation resources. IOP programs provide comprehensive mental health treatment and thorough access to health care, but at a more flexible schedule. AMFM Mental Health Treatment offers intensive outpatient programs with both in-person and virtual treatment options to meet your unique needs.

Partial Hospitalization Programming (PHP)

PHP is a form of mental health treatment designed to help those struggling with mental health issues through a combination of group and individual therapy, to improve well-being. Qualified mental health professionals lead clients through behavioral health programming, providing personalized treatment plans, evidence-based programs, and psychoeducation resources. PHP programs provide comprehensive mental health treatment and thorough access to health care, but at a more flexible schedule.

Unlike inpatient residential treatment, the partial hospitalization program option only takes place during the day, allowing clients to return home at night and on the weekends, with less disruption to daily life. This level of care may be helpful for those continuing studies or work in the evenings or on the weekends. AMFM Mental Health Treatment for veterans offers both in-person and virtual treatment options to meet your unique needs.

Types of Therapy Treating Trauma in Veterans and Active Duty Service Members

AMFM Mental Health Treatment for veterans combines holistic and evidence-based mental health services in order to help each person overcome their particular risk factors and challenges with a fresh toolkit of skills. In the case of veterans, therapies and mental health resources are often geared toward recovery from post-traumatic stress disorder and other trauma challenges.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy

EMDR Therapy is a renowned method of reprocessing most often used in trauma therapy. By activating the prefrontal cortex through a series of bilateral stimulation, qualified professionals can lead you through traumatic experiences, helping you to alleviate the distress symptomized by trauma.⁷ In the case of veterans and service members struggling with high-stress environments, common stressors and traumatic events, EMDR therapy is highly recommended for effective treatment.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of therapy that’s focused on restructuring and reprogramming maladaptive and negative thought processes.⁸Psychologists are trained to help you change your cognitive and emotional processes in order to outgrow coping mechanisms that may no longer be serving you. CBT, including specific types like prolonged exposure therapy have proven to be useful in PTSD treatment for war veterans.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

DBT, or “talk therapy,” helps process emotions by talking through situations with a qualified individual, in order to move forward with healthier ways of navigating interpersonal relationships, minimizing physical and emotional stress.

Group Therapy

Group therapy sessions can be used to provide structured times to help you understand that you are not alone in your struggles, encouraging peer support through these challenges, while also providing guidance, suggestions and communications from psychologists with specialized backgrounds.⁹

Individual Therapy

Our individual therapy sessions for men provide a safe, one-on-one space to explore personal challenges and develop effective coping strategies, utilizing evidence-based approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). These tailored sessions focus on addressing root causes of mental health concerns and fostering long-term resilience.

Holistic Therapies

Our inpatient program integrates holistic therapies into our treatment plans to address the mind-body connection, using mindfulness, yoga, meditation, and nutritional guidance. These practices enhance overall well-being and complement evidence-based therapies for comprehensive healing.

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

ECT is a form of “Shock Therapy,” designed for brain stimulation, and only utilized in cases of severe depression. While ECT has historically gotten a bad reputation, when properly administered it can be a useful tool for those who cannot accept psychiatric assistance.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

TMS is a type of therapy that uses magnetic pulses to treat anxiety and depression by stimulating certain areas of the brain. This is a noninvasive method of treatment that some mental health programs offer.

Family Therapy

AMFM Mental Health Treatment offers family therapy through virtual family support groups that provide a dedicated time for families to engage in supportive and constructive interactions, fostering stronger relationships, and enhancing the overall treatment experience. Recovery takes a village, and it’s often helpful for family members to be involved in behavioral growth.

Veterans Crisis Line

Dial 988, then press 1 to be connected to the Veterans’ Crisis Line–a 24/7 confidential hotline for Vets and their loved ones. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect to this toll free line.

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Additional Mental Health Conditions for Treatment

AMFM Mental Health Treatment has extensive experience treating a variety of mental health disorders beyond anxiety through evidence-based therapies, including but not limited to the following:

Depressive Disorders
Eating Disorders
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
ADHD
Bipolar Disorder
Mood Disorders
Personality Disorders
Psychosis
Schizophrenia
Panic Attacks

Recovery can feel isolating; mental health programming can provide cohesive treatment plans to help you or your loved one as you move forward.

Admissions Process for AMFM Trauma Programs

At AMFM Mental Health Treatment, we recognize that reaching out for help isn’t easy. Our goal is to help you decide whether or not an AMFM residential mental health facility will be the best fit for you, and so our admissions process has evolved over the years for your ease and access.

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Health Insurance Coverage for Veterans

The VA offers health insurance and resources to veterans. If you’re looking to enroll in VA services, you can look into Tricare Health Alliance or others through the Veterans Health Administration. Most VA-related health insurance companies provide some form of coverage for anxiety treatment. This often includes both inpatient and outpatient care, depending on your symptoms. Coverage generally applies to therapy, counseling, and medication management services. Your plan may have limitations, exclusions, or required authorizations. We encourage you to verify your coverage with AMFM Mental Health Treatment to understand the full scope of your insurance plan’s in-network benefits. Veterans can also obtain a VA disability rating for trauma disorders, giving them access to monthly compensation.¹⁰ If you want to learn more about your disability compensation, VA disability benefits, your VA disability rating for trauma treatment, or VA claims, you can learn more here, or fill out our insurance verification form below, to see how AMFM Mental Health Treatment coverage may fit for you.

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Citations

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Veteran homelessness. National Coalition for Homeless Veterans. (2025b, February 26). https://nchv.org/veteran-homelessness/ https://nchv.org/veteran-homelessness/

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Veterans Disability Info. (2025, March 3). Veterans’ qualifications for anxiety claims and the VA rating. https://www.veteransdisabilityinfo.com/blog/what-qualifies-a-veteran-for-an-anxiety-claim-and-how-is-the-anxiety-va-rating-involved/