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Getting Motivated to Seek Professional Help
Grief is a normal reaction to loss and is not a sign of personal weakness. People who do not effectively cope with grief may develop a behavioral health problem, like depression, or substance abuse. If you or someone you care about is dealing with prolonged or complicated grief, learn about treatment options and where to go for help.
Breaking Down Barriers to Seeking Mental Health Treatment
Navigating Behavioral Health Treatment
Find a Provider
Find a TRICARE Provider
For individuals enrolled in TRICARE or insured under TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS), find a provider online or call 1-888-TRIWEST for assistance.
Additional Community Resources
(Providers may not be TRICARE certified)
Find Vet Center counseling services in your area.
Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy—Find a Therapist or call 1-212-647-1890.
American Psychological Association—Find a Psychologist or call 1-800-964-2000.
National Association of Social Workers—Search Clinical Register
Locate a Psychiatrist or call toll free 1-888-35-PSYCH. Outside the U.S. and Canada call 1-703-907-7300.
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TRICARE policy for reimbursement requires that services must be medically necessary for a diagnosed psychological disorder. The disorder must be one referenced in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) and must be of a severity not only to cause the patient distress but also to interfere with the patient's usual activities.