Drug and Alcohol Resources

Veterans Drug and Alcohol Resources

PTSD and Substance Abuse in Veterans


According to the National Center for PTSD, Some people try to cope with PTSD symptoms by using drugs or alcohol. PTSD and substance abuse, like drinking too much or using drugs, are related. Learn about the relationship between substance abuse and PTSD. There are treatments that can help with PTSD and substance use problems at the same time, and VA has programs for Veterans.

How Common Is Co-occurring PTSD and SUD in Veterans?

More than 2 of 10 Veterans with PTSD also have SUD.

  • Almost 1 out of every 3 Veterans seeking treatment for SUD also has PTSD.
  • The number of Veterans who smoke (nicotine) is almost double for those with PTSD (about 6 of 10) versus those without a PTSD diagnosis (3 of 10).
  • In the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, about 1 in 10 returning Veterans seen in VA have a problem with alcohol or other drugs.
  • War Veterans with PTSD and alcohol problems tend to binge drink. Binge drinking is when a person drinks a lot of alcohol (4-5 drinks or more) in a short period of time (1-2 hours).
  • Drug & Alcohol Resource Guide

    Find a Veterans Affairs location or in-network community care provider. For same-day care for minor illnesses or injuries, select Urgent Care for facility type. Following are a list of locations and contact information. For Veterans contacting these agencies, any name provided will be your reference individual, and not necessarily that person you will speak with directly.


    If you are in crisis, call the 

    Crisis Hotline at 988 - Talk. Text. Chat. 24/7

    We're here to listen and help with problems like

    • stress, 
    • depression, 
    • anxiety, or 
    • drug and alcohol use. 

    For you or someone you care for.


    VA Health Connect: 800-877-6976

  • Drug & Alcohol - Veterans Affairs

    Find community locations and resources for drug and alcohol care providers including Urgent Care. Following are a list of locations and contact information. For Veterans contacting these agencies, any name provided will be your reference individual, and not necessarily that person you will speak with directly.

    Veterans Resource Guide - Drug and Alcohol


    Help is available

    Speak with someone today

    SAMHSA National Helpline

    Confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information. Learn more

    1-800-662-4357


    Mental Health Care at VA

    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) aims to address Veterans’ needs from the moment they transition out of the military through their reintegration into civilian life and beyond. Nothing is more important to VA than supporting the health of the nation’s Veterans and their families. Overall health includes mental well-being, which VA supports with timely access to high-quality, evidence-based mental health care. VA’s mental health programs and services are rooted in several core values:


    Resources and Support

    VA has a variety of mental health resources, information, treatment options and more — all accessible to Veterans, Veterans’ supporters and the general public. Explore the pages below to learn more about a specific mental health topic or to find information specifically tailored to your needs.


    Get Help - Mental Health

    As a Veteran, you might experience difficult life events or challenges after leaving the military. We’re here to help no matter how big or small the problem may be. VA has resources to address the unique stressors and experiences that Veterans may face — and we’re just a click, call, text, or chat away.


    Find the Support You Need

    Browse our catalog of resources for specific types of Veterans and civilians.

  • Drug & Alcohol: Mobile/Crisis Teams

    Mobile Crisis Teams 

    Find community locations and resources for drug and alcohol care providers including Urgent Care. Following are a list of locations and contact information. For Veterans contacting these agencies, any name provided will be your reference individual, and not necessarily that person you will speak with directly.

    Veterans Resource Guide - Drug and Alcohol


    Help is available

    Speak with someone today

    SAMHSA National Helpline

    Confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information. Learn more

    1-800-662-4357

  • Drug & Alcohol Resources

    Find community locations and resources for drug and alcohol care providers including Urgent Care. Following are a list of locations and contact information. For Veterans contacting these agencies, any name provided will be your reference individual, and not necessarily that person you will speak with directly.

    Veterans Resource Guide - Drug and Alcohol


    Help is available

    Speak with someone today

    SAMHSA National Helpline

    Confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information. Learn more

    1-800-662-4357

  • Veterans Affairs Drug & Alcohol / New Jersey

    Find VA Locations - Tri-state

    Find community locations and resources for drug and alcohol care providers including Urgent Care. Following are a list of locations and contact information. For Veterans contacting these agencies, any name provided will be your reference individual, and not necessarily that person you will speak with directly.

    Veterans Resource Guide - Drug and Alcohol


    Help is available

    Speak with someone today

    SAMHSA National Helpline

    Confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information. Learn more

    1-800-662-4357


    Jersey City VA Clinic

    115 Christopher Columbus Dr

    Jersey City, NJ 07302-3551

    Main number: 201-435-3055

    MH: 973-676-1000, ext. 1421


    Hackensack VA Clinic

    385 Prospect Ave

    Prospect Plaza

    Hackensack, NJ 07601-2570

    Main number: 201-342-4536

    MH: 973-676-1000, ext. 1421


    Paterson VA Clinic

    11 Getty Ave

    DePaul Ctr Bldg. 275

    Paterson, NJ 07503-2650

    Main number: 973-247-1666

    MH: 973-676-1000, ext. 1421



  • Veterans Affairs Drug & Alcohol / New York

    Find VA Locations - NYC:

    Find community locations and resources for drug and alcohol care providers including Urgent Care. Following are a list of locations and contact information. For Veterans contacting these agencies, any name provided will be your reference individual, and not necessarily that person you will speak with directly.

    Veterans Resource Guide - Drug and Alcohol


    Help is available

    Speak with someone today

    SAMHSA National Helpline

    Confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information. Learn more

    1-800-662-4357


    Margaret Cochran Corbin VA Campus

    423 East 23rd Street

    New York, NY 10010-5011

    Main number: 212-686-7500

    MH: 212-686-7500, ext. 4656

    Contact:


    James J. Peters VA Medical Center

    130 West Kingsbridge Road

    Bronx, NY 10468-3904

    Main Number: 718-584-9000

    MH: 718-584-9000, ext. 5172

    Contact:


    Brooklyn VA Medical Center

    800 Poly Place

    Brooklyn, NY 11209-7104

    Main number: 718-836-6600

    MH: 718-836-6600, ext. 4165

    Contact:


    Harlem VA Clinic

    55 West 125th Street CRRC

    11th Floor, Room 1101

    New York, NY 10027-4544

    Main number: 646-273-8125

    MH: 212-686-7500, ext. 4656

    Contact:


    Staten Island Community VA Clinic

    1150 South Ave

    3rd Floor, Suite 301

    Staten Island, NY 10314-3404

    Main number: 718-761-2973

    MH: 718-836-6600, ext. 4165

    Contact:


    St. Albans VA Medical Center

    179-00 Linden Boulevard

    Queens, NY 11424-1468

    Main number: 718-526-1000

    MH: 718-836-6600, ext. 4165

    Contact:


    Thomas P. Noonan Jr. Outpatient Clinic

    4701 Queens Blvd

    Sunnyside, NY 11104-1623

    Main number: 718-741-4800

    Contact:


    Yonkers VA Clinic

    124 New Main Street

    Yonkers, NY 10701-4126

    Main number: 914-375-8055

    MH: 718-584-9000, ext. 5237

    Contact:


    NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DoHMH) has a number of resources available for individuals experiencing mental health conditions in their day-to-day lives. For a full list please visit their website. 

    DOHMH Directory of Health Topics

    Contact:



  • Drug & Alcohol - Community Resources

    Find community locations and resources for drug and alcohol care providers including Urgent Care. Following are a list of locations and contact information. For Veterans contacting these agencies, any name provided will be your reference individual, and not necessarily that person you will speak with directly.

    Veterans Resource Guide - Drug and Alcohol


    Help is available

    Speak with someone today

    SAMHSA National Helpline

    Confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information. Learn more

    1-800-662-4357


    DRUG ABUSE HOTLINE

    The purpose of this guide is to give readers a clearer picture of what happens next and to provide information about the different substance abuse hotlines currently in operation. This guide also places substance abuse hotlines in their proper perspective, as a necessary link in the chain that people suffering from addiction can reach out to as a starting point for treatment.


    USAGov Contact Center

    Emergency substance abuse hotline

    For substance abuse treatment and mental health referrals, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).


    The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation and to improve the lives of individuals living with mental and substance use disorders, and their families.


    Overdose Prevention Hotline

    Never Use Alone Overdose Prevention Hotline is a nationwide 24/7/365 toll free service connecting people who use substances with a trained Peer Support Operator. Operators with lived experience remain with the caller and oversee that the person uses safely.

    This program provides:

    • - Overdose Prevention Hotline
    • - Substance Use Safety Planning
    • - Harm Reduction
    • - Crisis Response Intervention
  • Drug & Alcohol - Community Resources / New York

    Find community locations and resources for drug and alcohol care providers including Urgent Care. Following are a list of locations and contact information. For Veterans contacting these agencies, any name provided will be your reference individual, and not necessarily that person you will speak with directly.

    Veterans Resource Guide - Drug and Alcohol


    Help is available

    Speak with someone today

    SAMHSA National Helpline

    Confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information. Learn more

    1-800-662-4357


    New Paltz Opioid Overdose Prevention & Response Team

    Much like a lighthouse, the New Paltz Opioid Overdose Prevention & Response Team (OOPRT) is vigilant in its mission to offer help and hope to those navigating through the “storms and rough waters” that are often present in the lives of those who are living with an opioid use disorder or addiction.

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