Mental (Behavioral) Health

Everyone reacts to stress and traumatic experiences differently. While some people have reactions that can be seen as normal responses to life events, others may experience signs or symptoms of more serious conditions.

Mental health, substance use conditions, and relationship issues with intimate partners and family can affect anyone; you are not alone. The Military Health System has many resources available to help people who need it.

If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat at 988Lifeline.org. 988 connects you with a trained crisis counselor who can help.

Targeted Care

Our mental (behavioral) health clinic offers targeted care. Targeted care helps us give you the right mental health support for your specific needs, whether it’s an individual appointment, group therapy, or non-clinical support. Learn more about targeted care.

Our Services

The Mental Health Clinic at Incirlik offers a wide variety of behavioral health services to support individuals and the military mission.

Mental Health:

• Primary Care Behavioral Health (through your Primary Care Manager)
• Individual Therapy
• Group Therapy
• Crisis Intervention
• Command Directed Evaluations
• Fitness for Duty Evaluations
• Military Member Administrative Evaluations
• Educational Classes
• Psychological Testing
• Command Consultations
• Disaster Mental Health Services

Incirlik Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program

The Incirlik ADAPT program promotes readiness, health, and wellness. We focus on preventing substance misuse and promoting treatment. We want to minimize substance abuse’s negative consequences for individuals and the overall organization. We offer services designed to support service members in keeping a healthy lifestyle and making informed decisions about substance use.

How to Seek Care

Service members seeking assistance can access the ADAPT program through several avenues. Self-referral is an opportunity for individuals to proactively address concerns about their substance use. To self-refer, call us at DSN 314-676-6452 or walk in during when we are open: Monday-Friday from 7:30am to 4:30pm.

Medical professionals may also provide referrals based on health assessments. Additionally, commanders and first sergeants can initiate referrals when they see issues that may affect a service member's performance or well-being.

For Commanders and First Sergeants

To start a referral, download the ADAPT Referral Form. Commanders can request a consultation about unit-wide substance use trends and prevention strategies.

Evaluation & Treatment Process

All individuals referred to ADAPT go through a comprehensive evaluation to determine the best plan of care. After the evaluation, individuals complete one of the following:

• Education/Brief Counseling (No Diagnosis): If the evaluation doesn’t show a diagnosable substance use disorder, we’ll direct individuals to Alcohol Brief Counseling. This 3-session program promotes responsible decision-making about substance use and provide resources for keeping a healthy lifestyle.
• Treatment (Diagnosis): If the evaluation shows the presence of a substance use disorder, we will direct individuals towards evidence-based outpatient treatment. This treatment is tailored to meet individual needs and may include individual therapy, group therapy, and other supportive interventions. We also help patients get referrals for inpatient detoxification and treatment if needed. Be aware that service members in treatment will be placed on a medical profile and are likely to be suspended from special duty status until they successfully complete the ADAPT program.

Signs of Possible Alcohol-Related Problems

It’s important to be aware of warning signs that may be evidence an individual has alcohol-related problems. These signs can show up in various aspects of life, including:

• Relationship Difficulties: Experiencing difficulties or negative changes in relationships with friends and family due to alcohol use.
• Using Alcohol as a Coping Mechanism: Using alcohol to manage stress, anxiety, or other mood-related issues.
• Performance Decline: A noticeable decrease in work or school performance.
• Memory Lapses: Experiencing memory loss or "blackouts" related to alcohol consumption.
• Health Concerns: Development of alcohol-related health problems.
• Legal Issues: Encounters with law enforcement due to alcohol-related incidents.
• Loss of Control: Drinking more alcohol than originally planned.
• Physical Discomfort: Experiencing frequent hangovers.
• Prioritization of Alcohol: Planning activities and schedules around alcohol.
• Difficulty Refraining: Struggling to limit or stop drinking despite wanting to.
• Binge Drinking: Having frequent episodes of binge drinking.
• Tolerance: Needing increasing amounts of alcohol to have the desired effect.

Important Note Regarding Illicit Drug Use

The Air Force has a zero-tolerance policy on illicit drug use. While ADAPT can provide support and guidance to service members seeking help for illicit drug use, service members should be aware that legal and administrative consequences still apply.

Family Advocacy

Our programs center upon prevention, outreach, treatment, victim advocacy, and research. We offer treatment services for individuals, couples, and families who have experienced maltreatment. Victim advocacy is a program that offers supportive services to victims of intimate partner violence.