Military service requires many sacrifices that leave lasting psychological and physical marks, including long deployments, multiple tours and exposure to life-threatening experiences. Unfortunately, many of America’s bravest men and women return home carrying invisible wounds such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety and substance use disorders.
While the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides essential services, many veterans encounter long wait times or limited access to specialized behavioral health. As part of the VA’s Community Care Network, Hope by the Sea proudly bridges this gap – allowing those who served our country to access the comprehensive care they deserve with fewer barriers.
The Challenges Veterans Face
Leaving the military requires a significant emotional adjustment. Veterans must reintegrate into civilian life, reconnect with family and find a new purpose outside the service – all while carrying the emotional residue of trauma, loss or survivor’s guilt.
These combined factors leave veterans particularly vulnerable to developing dual diagnoses – when mental illness and substance use disorders occur simultaneously.
- Chronic pain: Ongoing discomfort from service-related injuries leads many to rely on prescription opioids or alcohol for relief.
- Homelessness and isolation: Economic hardship and disconnection make recovery even more difficult.
- Stigma: Many veterans avoid seeking help for fear that doing so could harm their careers or reputations.
What It Means to Be Part of the VA’s Community Care Network
The Community Care Network is a VA initiative designed to expand access to health care by partnering with trusted, accredited providers outside the VA system. As a CCN-approved rehab facility, Hope by the Sea offers eligible veterans high-quality, evidence-based addiction and mental health treatment without the long wait times often associated with going through the VA.
Veterans who come here receive specialized, timely attention that meets the same clinical standards as VA-provided programming. We welcome out-of-state clients and will even arrange to pick you up at the airport if you need transportation. Additionally, we accept TRICARE and TriWest, putting the cost of rehab within your reach.
Comprehensive, Accredited Dual-Diagnosis Treatment for Veterans
Hope by the Sea has developed a full continuum of care tailored to the unique needs of military personnel and their families. Our clinical team understands how the military experience shapes mental health and addiction and offers evidence-based, trauma-informed programs that include:
- Detoxification and stabilization under medical supervision
- Group and individual therapy sessions
- Trauma-first treatment, addressing the root causes of PTSD and related symptoms
- Aftercare and relapse prevention planning to sustain long-term recovery
Restoring Hope, One Veteran at a Time
Hope by the Sea’s trained and licensed psychologists, therapists and medical professionals have dedicated more than 75 years, collectively, to treating substance use and mental health disorders.
Many of our staff members are also in recovery and exemplify how to build fulfilling lives in sobriety. This combination of clinical sophistication and real-world experience allows us to deliver compassionate, personalized care.
We believe every veteran deserves high-level care – without barriers, judgment or delays. Contact us today to learn more about our veteran-specific treatment programs, verify your TRICARE or TriWest coverage, and discover what it takes to heal. Our admissions specialists are here 24/7 to take your call.