About the Program

The mental health service at VAMC Salem provides consultation, evaluation, and treatment for a variety of issues that can impact emotional well-being.

We conduct research and training to ensure state-of-the-art treatment.

Services Offered

Mental health services provided at VAMC Salem include treatments for —

• depression, sadness, grief
• anxiety, worry, nervousness
• addictive behaviors
• relationship problems
• stress from medical problems and/or pain
• post deployment issues including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and military sexual trauma 
• emotional problems, such as managing anger
• vocational issues
• troublesome thoughts or ideas
• aggressive or self-harming behaviors
• memory problems

We also provide outreach to homeless veterans.

Confidentiality

Mental health services are confidential. We will not talk to anyone about information you share unless you give written consent. Under federal law, a few exceptions to this rule exist. If you have questions, please ask your mental health consultant.