Mental (Behavioral) 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 the Veterans/Military Crisis Line at 001-844-702-5495 or DSN 988 or text 988 or chat at 
988Lifeline.org. 988 connects you with a trained crisis counselor who can help.
U.S. Naval Hospital Naples, Italy Mental Health Services
Our facility offers the following mental health services for active duty service members and their dependents:
- Adult psychotropic medication evaluations
- Adult outpatient individual and group psychotherapy
- Note: The Behavioral Health Clinic does not provide letters for emotional support animals
Psychiatry
Services available include examination, diagnosis, and treatment to patients requesting outpatient psychiatric care. A full range of psychiatric services is available, including psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy. Modalities of administration are individual.
Psychology
Services available include psychological evaluations, military fitness and suitability evaluations, individual and group psychotherapy, post-deployment services, and treatment for various mental health symptoms and disorders, such as depression and anxiety.
Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program
SARP provides screenings and evaluations of active duty service members, their family members, DOD civilians, and contract personnel when applicable or approved by higher authority. The SARP counselor will assess and provide recommendations according to established evidence-based guidelines. The SARP licensed independent practitioner will assure that the treatment recommendations adhere to the standards of the American Society of Addiction Medicine patient placement criteria.
- Assessment
- Pre-treatment counseling
- Early intervention Prime for Life educational class
- Continuing care groups
- Individual treatment plan
- Individual treatment sessions
Description of services offered
- Screening evaluations
- Prime for Life: A three-day psychoeducational course for those who do not meet criteria for alcohol use disorder
- Continuing Care is an aftercare program; patients diagnosed with alcohol misuse who have successfully completed objectives outlined in their individual treatment plan and meet ASAM criteria will be placed in a continuing care status at the counseling center nearest their command. Continuing care is designed to enhance transition into ongoing healthy lifestyles.
Coordination of services
- Outpatient treatment
- Intensive Outpatient treatment
- Residential treatment
How to receive Services
Our clinic is not a walk-in clinic; however, we accept referrals from other medical providers, including primary care managers. The friendly front desk staff will contact you about your referral and coordinate services, including scheduling of an intake appointment. We ask that all new patients arrive 30 to 45 minutes before their first appointment to fill out screening questions on the Behavioral Health Data Portal.
Other Helpful Resources and Tools
What TRICARE Covers
TRICARE covers medically and psychologically necessary mental health and substance use care. This includes both inpatient and outpatient care.
Getting Mental Health Care
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