Mental Health
Everyone reacts to stress and traumatic experiences differently. While some have reactions that can be seen as normal responses to life events, others may experience signs or symptoms of more serious conditions.
Mental Health and substance misuse conditions can affect anyone;
you are not alone. The Military Health System has many resources available to help those 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.
47 MDG Mental Health Services
Our facility offers the following mental health services:
- Primary Care Behavioral Health
- Open to all 47 MDG patients regardless of Active-Duty Status.
- Crisis Intervention
- Individual Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Substance Misuse Education, Prevention, and Treatment
- Family Advocacy Strengths-based Therapy (FAST)
- New Parent Support Program (NPSP)
- Psychological Testing
- Unit Outreach Services
The 47 MDG offers Mental Health Services to Active-Duty Service Members with all other beneficiary categories being seen at the 47 MDG on a Space Available basis. The one exception to this policy is the Primary Care Behavioral Health Clinic. This Clinic provides services to all 47 MDG beneficiaries regardless of beneficiary category. All beneficiary categories outside of Active-Duty Service Members will most likely be referred to the local TRICARE Network for all other mental health services.
All of these services can be accessed by calling the 47 MDG's appointment line at (830) 298-6333. Additionally, patients can contact the Chaplain's office at (830) 298-5111, the Laughlin Air Force Base Military and Family Readiness Center at (830) 298-5620, and Military OneSource at 1-800-342-9647.
What TRICARE Covers
TRICARE covers medically and psychologically necessary mental health and substance use care. This includes both inpatient and outpatient care.