Military & Veterans

Psychiatric care for those who serve, and those who served.

Active duty, veterans, retirees and family members. Tell us which one you are and we will show you the fastest way to be seen, in person in Los Angeles or by video.

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Which one are you?

Your coverage decides whether you can book with us directly or need a referral first. Pick one and we will tell you exactly what to do.

Active duty · TRICARE Prime

Your referral comes first. Then we take it from there.

Please see your on-post behavioral health clinic first.Active duty service members are enrolled in TRICARE Prime, which means care outside a military hospital or clinic needs a referral and pre-authorization from your primary care manager. Your command also needs to know about any medication you are prescribed, especially on flight or special duty status.

Ask your primary care manager or the behavioral health clinic on your installation for a referral to MindHealthMD. Once it is approved, call us. We will confirm the authorization and book your first visit.

Call (213) 721-1571Not sure where to start? Call anyway and we will help you work out the next step.
Veteran · VA Community Care

Do you have a referral from the VA Community Care Network?

Veterans see community providers like MindHealthMD through the VA Community Care program. The VA has to refer you before your visit is covered.

Good. Let's book your first visit.Call us with your referral or authorization number handy. We will confirm it with the VA and set up your appointment.
Call (213) 721-1571
Please contact your VA primary care provider for a referral.Call your VA primary care team or the VA facility where you get care and ask for a Community Care referral for psychiatry. You can name MindHealthMD as the provider you would like to see. Once the referral is approved, come back and call us.

Not sure who to call? The VA's main line, MyVA411, is 800-698-2411. If you run into roadblocks, call us and we will help you through it.

Call (213) 721-1571
Retirees & family · TRICARE

You can book with us directly.

No referral needed.With TRICARE Select you can see any TRICARE-authorized provider. Family members on TRICARE Prime do not need a referral for outpatient mental health visits either.

Call us and we will confirm your coverage and book your first visit, usually within days.

Call (213) 721-1571

Have your TRICARE information ready: sponsor's name and date of birth, and your DoD Benefits Number from your ID card.

What happens next

Three steps, then your first visit.

1You call us

Tell us who you are and whether you have a referral. If you do not, we will point you to the right office.

2We confirm your coverage

TRICARE or VA Community Care. We handle the paperwork with them, not you.

3Your first visit

A full psychiatric evaluation with one of our clinicians, in person in Los Angeles or by video.

Veterans Crisis LineFree, confidential, 24/7, for veterans, service members and their families. No VA enrollment needed.
Dial 988, then press 1

Book a visit

Tell us how to reach you.

We will email you a short form for your insurance details, then call within a few minutes to set up your appointment.