Veteran Addiction Treatment at Mountainside

Mountainside offers comprehensive, holistic addiction treatment to veterans and active-duty members. We understand and address the distinct needs of those who serve, blending evidence-based therapies with wellness techniques to restore balance to the mind, body, and spirit.

Call Us: 800 500 0399

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Veteran-Led Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Led by clinicians who have served, our Veterans IOP provides group and individual therapy tailored to the veteran experience. It centers on addiction recovery while addressing PTSD, trauma, and other challenges of transitioning to civilian life.

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Virtual Veterans Support Group

Our virtual Veterans Support Group is free, confidential, and open to all veterans. This group provides an open, judgement-free space for veterans to connect and find support with trauma, addiction, and life after service.

Meets Every Wednesday, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. (Eastern)

Join the Support Group

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Veteran Recovery Coaching

Our Veteran Recovery Coaching program connects you with a certified recovery coach for individualized peer support. Coaching helps with accountability, goal-setting, managing responsibilities, and navigating daily life in recovery—including reintegration after service. Your coach is a veteran in recovery, bringing firsthand understanding of both military experience and the recovery process.

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Veteran Alumni Events

Mountainside’s veteran alumni program keeps you connected after treatment. Through ongoing gatherings and veteran-focused events, you’ll find continued support, community, and opportunities to stay engaged in recovery.

Specialized Addiction Care for Veterans

Many veterans face unique challenges that can increase the risk of substance use disorder (SUD) and other mental health conditions. Post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), depression, anxiety, and difficulties reintegrating into civilian life often overlap with addiction, making recovery more complex.

Mountainside’s trauma-informed Veterans Program is designed specifically to address these realities. Our compassionate team understands the complex challenges veterans face and is equipped to provide holistic support that goes beyond addiction alone. Specialized offerings include a Veterans Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) where veterans heal alongside peers, recovery coaching with certified veteran coaches, and veteran-focused alumni programming. Every part of this program was designed for veterans and delivered by people who understand the realities of military service and the road to recovery.

Your Veteran Services Navigator

From the moment you begin care at Mountainside, you’ll be paired with a Veteran Services Navigator. This dedicated role ensures every veteran feels seen, heard, and supported every step of the way by:

Meeting with you to walk through available services and resources
Providing additional, veteran-specific support for you and your family during the admissions process
Serving as a trusted point of contact throughout your recovery journey

Veterans Recovery Support Group

Mountainside offers a wide range of free virtual support groups, including our Veterans Support Group (Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m. ET). The Veterans Recovery Support Group is free, confidential, and open to all who have served, providing a welcoming, judgment-free space to talk openly about trauma, addiction, and life after service.

Join the Veterans Support Group

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Spiritual Development for Veterans

Traumatic events can fundamentally reshape a person’s life, attitudes, and worldview. Fortunately, healthy and practiced spiritual beliefs can be impactful and can bring new ways to challenge feelings of anxiety, depression, and isolation while building personal identity in veteran life.

Mountainside has a chaplain that facilitates spiritual discussions, and helps clients explore their faith or spiritual beliefs as part of their healing process.

Recovery Support for the Entire Family

Family members of veterans and active-duty members must focus on their own recovery from the impact addiction had on them. Family therapy provides a space for family members and veterans to understand each other’s experiences, address unresolved issues, and develop healing communication strategies.

Connect With Us: Dedicated Support for Veterans

Whether you’re seeking help for yourself or a loved one, you don’t have to navigate the process alone. Our Veteran Services Team offers individualized support from professionals who are experienced in veteran-specific care.

Your Veteran Support Specialist will guide you and your family through the admissions process, walk you through treatment options, and be available to answer veteran-specific questions. With firsthand understanding of military service, recovery, and the challenges of reintegration, they provide attentive, personalized support every step of the way.

When you’re ready to reach out, we’re here to help. Ask to be connected directly with a Veteran Support Specialist for immediate assistance. You can also email veterans@mountainside.com to connect with a member of our Veteran Services Team.

Call Us: 800 500 0399

Compassionate, Trauma-Trained Team Members

We are proud to employ team members who have served in the military, bringing firsthand knowledge and understanding of the unique challenges faced by veterans. Their experience enables us to provide compassionate, tailored care that honors the complexities of military life and its impact.

Insurance Coverage for Veterans and Addiction Treatment

Mountainside accepts most major insurance plans and provides assistance in attaining financial aid because we believe in putting quality care within reach. Mountainside is a proud member of the Veterans Community Care Network (VA-CCN). Please visit this page or contact our admission team for more information: https://www.mountainside.com/financing/

Words From Our Veteran Community

Whether you’re a client or team member, Mountainside honors veterans and military heroes who protect and serve our country by incorporating a safe, trauma-informed approach into everything we do.

Other Helpful Resources

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INSURANCE

Verify Your Benefits

Mountainside works with most private insurance plans and we make the insurance verification process fast and simple so that you can start receiving the quality treatment you need as soon as possible.

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CRISIS LINE

Call VA Crisis Helpline

To connect with a Veterans Crisis Line responder anytime day or night: Dial 988 then Press 1. Or visit this site to start an online chat.

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ARTICLE

Connection Between Veterans, PTSD & Substance Abuse

Understand the complexities of co-occurrence and explore practical treatment approaches for supporting veterans in their pursuit of healing and wholeness.