Veterans Services at Laurel Ridge Treatment Center

Our veteran mental health services include programs for veterans with PTSD. Laurel Ridge’s inpatient PTSD treatment for veterans utilizes treatment methods and therapies shown to help produce results in trauma patients after traumatic events.

A PTSD treatment program for veterans at a PTSD treatment center for veterans is key, because individuals with PTSD need their specific needs and mental health problems addressed from people who understand and will dedicate the time for them to see progress throughout their journey.

Program Features/Value Added Services:

• Prompt and personalized admissions process
• Master certified trauma therapists
• Certified prolonged exposure therapists
• Exclusive active duty milieu
• Prior service staff / trained in military culture
• Reintegration outings (AA, Trauma, In-vivo outings)
• Daily physical training, sports court, weights, yoga
• Weekly patient leadership meetings
• Weekend spiritual service (Optional)
• Primary Care MDs available
• MTF/MEDCEN in close proximity
• Access to off-site physical rehab for PT/OT
• Flexible with command and family visits
• Psychiatrist daily, DoD practice guidelines
• Military-specific groups
• Evidence-based curriculum
• Clinical Outcome Data (dating back to 2010)
• Activity/leisure groups – ROPES course and music therapy
• Art therapy
• Animal-assisted therapy
• Aquatic therapy
• Virtual reality technology (when indicated)

Veterans who face co-occurring substance abuse and mental health issues will find the path to recovery through our dual diagnosis program. Addiction treatment works, but if the root of the addiction is not addressed, relapse can be possible. A drug rehab program that takes into account mental health care is key to recovery.

Program Features/Value Added Services:

• Prompt and personalized admissions process
• Crisis stabilization
• Medication Assisted Detox
• GORSKI-CENAP® Model of Recovery
• Exclusive active duty milieu
• Master certified trauma therapists, certified in prolonged exposure
• Prior service staff / Trained in military culture
• Reintegration outings (AA, Trauma, In-vivo outings)
• Daily physical training, sports court, weights, yoga
• Weekly patient leadership meetings
• Weekend spiritual service (Optional)
• Primary care MDs available
• MTF/MEDCEN in close proximity
• Access to off-site physical rehab for PT/OT
• Flexible with command and family visits
• Psychiatrist daily, DoD practice guidelines
• Military-specific groups
• Evidence-based curriculum
• Clinical Outcome Data (dating back to 2010)
• Activity/Leisure Groups – ROPES course and music therapy
• Art therapy
• Animal-assisted therapy
• Aquatic therapy
• Virtual reality technology (when indicated)

Our Military-Specific Inpatient Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Program helps to provide the tools, skills and education necessary for military veterans struggling with drug abuse.

Laurel Ridge’s Mission Resiliency successfully treats service members struggling with issues related to both combat and non-combat related substance use/abuse using cognitive behavioral therapy and the GORSKI-CENAP® model.

Our program has the flexibility and focus to address each service member’s needs, no matter the stage of recovery they are in when they arrive.

Treatment Modalities:

• GORSKI-CENAP® Model of Recovery
• Denial management
• Education disease process
• Relapse prevention
• Shame and survivor’s guilt support
• CD Time Line
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Narcotics Anonymous
• Emotion regulation and distress tolerance

According to the National Center for PTSD, military sexual trauma is a statistically concerning issue within the military. Veterans who may think they are experiencing symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder may reach out to Laurel Ridge and find help today.

Program Features/Value Added Services:

• Prompt and personalized admissions process
• Master’s-certified trauma therapist
• Individual therapy with prolonged exposure, CPT or CBT
• Education Groups: Mindfulness, Confidence Building, Stress Reduction, Seeking Safety and more
• Female psychiatrist available
• Reduce triggers and confront painful situations
• Address trauma in controlled environment
• Exclusive active duty milieu
• Prior service staff/trained in military culture
• Reintegration outings (AA, Trauma, In-vivo outings)
• Daily physical training, sports court, weights, yoga
• Weekly patient leadership meetings
• Weekend spiritual service (Optional)
• Primary Care MDs available
• MTF/MEDCEN in close proximity
• Access to off-site physical rehab for PT/OT
• Flexible with command and family visits
• Military-specific groups
• Evidence-based curriculum
• Clinical Outcome Data (dating back to 2010)
• Activity/Leisure Groups – ROPES course and music therapy
• Art therapy
• Animal-assisted therapy
• Aquatic therapy

For veterans looking for mental health treatment, addiction recovery, or both, don’t hesitate to contact Laurel Ridge Treatment Center, located in San Antonio, Texas. Patients can be referred, assessed and admitted 24 hours a day, seven days a week.