How do you go about getting treated off post for BH problems?

2019-02-11T02:18:16-05:00

It’s very hard to get even decent treatment on post. Appointments are sometimes a month out. They can’t do the treatment they recommend because of the lack of availability. As a result they are quick to put people on meds.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2019 2:42 AM

2019-02-11T02:42:52-05:00

Call a provider. Schedule an appointment.
(*Be prepared to pay out of pocket. You can always purchase your own health insurance, also. A little spendy, but if it’s important, worth the cost. If you’re married and your spouse has insurance, going on your spouse’s plan is also an option)

Response by PO3 Phyllis Maynard made Feb 11 at 2019 2:21 PM

2019-02-11T14:21:23-05:00

Best to you SPC Private RallyPoint Member. A trusted family member or friend can be very helpful. In the past I have chatted with immediate chain-of-command supervisors who were very concerned about ways to help their personnel with stress related issues. When I was active duty, it was a blessing to me to have someone who could help make the rough spots better. Have a good day.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2019 2:54 PM

2019-02-11T14:54:16-05:00

Military one source will schedule you 6 free appointments with a counselor for you and your spouse each (that's 12 if you're going to marriage counseling with your spouse). Six sessions per issue. If you require more they will refer you somewhere else after the first 6.
Also, if there is a certain treatment they lack the availabilty to provide you can ask to be referred to an off post provider as well.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2019 7:18 PM

2019-02-11T19:18:38-05:00

I didn’t know I had a BH problem. Let me check with the War Department.