Health Services

Targeted Care Behavioral Health Program

Targeted care matches people seeking care with the right support. Targeted care allows providers to more efficiently use existing mental health resources to meet current needs. With targeted care, we’ll connect you to the most appropriate resource to support your needs. It’ll allow you to have the most effective care.

Examples of support include making an appointment with a specialty behavioral health care provider or a primary care behavioral health consultant. Support can also include connecting you to non-medical support such as military and family life counselors, chaplains, Military OneSource, etc.
 
Individuals who go to specialty behavioral health care may attend group therapy sessions. Individual therapy is also an option.

How It Works 

Targeted care will:
  • Increase access to care
  • Reduce wait times
  • Increase readiness

Services Offered

 The mental health clinic offers the following targeted care services:
  • Evidence informed treatment groups (e.g. Transdiagnostic, CPT, BBTI, etc.)
  • Individual treatment (when clinically recommended) 
  • Coordinate non-medical support (i.e., military and family life counselors, chaplains, Military OneSource, or primary care behavioral health services) for individuals seeking care that don’t have a mental health condition.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

What is Vectoring?

Vectoring is the first evaluation to match an individual’s needs with the right resource. You can call or visit a specialty behavioral health clinic and a technician will begin the vectoring process.

What is the benefit of targeted care over the current process?

Targeted care helps coordinate all installation resources. This increases access to care, reduces the time spent waiting for mental health appointments, and increases readiness.

What is the continuum of care?

The continuum of care is a scale that matches a beneficiary’s stress or distress level with the right resources and care for them.

What kind of professionals will be working with me to get me the appropriate care?

Licensed psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, and certified alcohol and drug abuse counselors all work at behavioral health clinics.

What mental health services can I get in my primary care setting?

Primary care behavioral health consultants (BHC) are licensed psychologists, social workers, or professional counselors available in many primary care clinics to help with behavioral health concerns.

BHCs treat behavioral health conditions by teaching skills you can practice at home to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Do I need a referral to be seen by a BHC?

No. You don’t need a referral.

How can I make an appointment with a BHC?

Contact your primary care clinic to make an appt with your BHC.

What if I just want to be seen by a specialty care provider, not another resource?

We don’t turn people away from specialty care. You’ll be able to make an appointment with the next available specialty care provider.

Contact Us

Phone

+314-676-6452

MHS Nurse Advice line

800-TRICARE (874-2273), Option 1

Hours

Monday-Friday
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed on all Federal Holidays and USAFE Family Days.
Closed every first Thursday for Training Day.

Location

Building 865
Second Floor (Main Entrance)

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