About the Program

The mental health service at the Durham VA Medical Center 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 the Durham VA Medical Center include treatments for —

• depression, sadness, grief
• anxiety, worry, nervousness
• addictive behaviors
• relationship problems
• stress from medical problems and/or pain
• post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• emotional problems, such as managing anger
• vocational issues
• troublesome thoughts or ideas
• confused thinking
• 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.

Mental Health Service Line - Primary Point of Contact:

Dr. Richard Weiner

Chief, Mental Health Service Line

Phone: (919) 286-6933

PTSD

PTSD Clinic

Phone: (919) 286-0411 Ext. 7977

Substance Abuse

Substance Abuse Outpatient Clinic

Phone: (919) 286-0411 Ext. 7483

Suicide Prevention

Psychiatry Emergency Clnic

Phone: (919) 286-0411 Ext. 5418