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 a more serious conditions.

Mental health and substance use issues 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 help now, call or text 988 or chat at 988Lifeline.org. 988 connects you with a trained crisis counselor who can help.

Eielson AFB Mental Health and Substance Use Services

Our facility offers the following mental health and substance use services:

• Mental Health Clinic (Active duty service members only)
• Primary Care Behavioral Health (Active duty service members only)
• Alcohol and Drug Prevention and Treatment Program (Active duty service members only)
• Family Advocacy Program

Mental Health Clinic

Please call to schedule an appointment or for a referral to the best service for your needs. We also see same day walk-ins during regular duty hours. If you have an after-hours mental health emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Primary Care Behavioral Health

We provide brief solution-based wellness counseling covering a wide variety of mental and medical concerns, including but not limited to:
Sticking to an exercise plan                                                         Diabetes
Weight management                                                                    Putting yourself first
High blood pressure                                                                     Stress Management/relaxation
Relationship problems                                                                 Anxiety/worries
Sleep problems                                                                            Pain management/Fibromyalgia
Depression                                                                                   Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Alcohol and Drug Prevention and Treatment Program

The ADAPT team offers assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of substance use disorders to all active duty service members. We also provide education, prevention, and outreach services.
Please call to schedule an appointment; we also see same-day walk-ins during regular duty hours. If you experience an after-hours substance use emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest ER.

Family Advocacy Program

Please call to schedule an appointment; we also see same-day walk-ins during regular duty hours. If you experience an after-hours domestic violence emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest ER.

Services include: 

• Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate: Crisis response support and safety planning for all forms of domestic violence. Please call 907-669-2012; services are available 24/7. 
• New Parent Support Program: Prevention-based parenting support for any family expecting or with a child from ages newborn to age 3;  please contact FAP for additional information.
• Family Advocacy Support Tool: Strength-based couples and individual prevention counseling for family-related concerns; please contact FAP for additional information and class offerings and times.

Other Mental Health Resources

Military dependents do not require a referral for off-base mental health services. However, some local providers and clinics may require one. If you need a referral, contact your PCM.  
Military Family Life Counseling: Adult (907) 987-4095;child (907) 908-0790

• Non-medical counseling sessions/support for individuals, couples, and children.

Military OneSource: 1-800-342-9647

• Military resource website, offering 24/7 support for service members, spouses, and their families.
• Non-Medical Counseling

Chaplain: (907) 377-2130

• The base chapel accommodates all faiths; offers a variety of religious, social, and educational programs.
• Completely confidential counseling; not mandatory reporters.

TRICARE Tele-Mental Health
* Referrals required for active duty service members; contact your PCM.
Telemynd: 1-866-991-2103

• A tele-mental health provider can address concerns such as major life stressors, emotional distress, grief-related counseling, work and family issues, depression, anxiety, and how to cope with them.

Dr+ on demand

• Offering urgent care and mental health care services; connect face-to-face with providers through virtual appointments.

Psychological Health Resource Center: 1-866-966-1020

• Available 24/7 for questions about psychological health topics. No direct patient care services. Helps callers access care and community support in the local area.

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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