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“Support our veterans.”
We can all agree on this sentiment, but it often falls short when it comes to action. The sad reality is that veterans face many challenges upon returning home. Among them, mental health struggles stand out as one of the most pressing, often accompanied by the devastating impact of substance use.
Recent studies reveal that veterans are disproportionately affected by mental health disorders like PTSD, depression, and anxiety, with many turning to substances to cope.
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, about 14% to 16% of veterans deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq have been affected by PTSD or depression. Substance use disorders (SUD) are also prevalent, with more than one in five veterans with PTSD also having an SUD.
Additionally, the veteran suicide rate is 57% higher than that of nonveteran adults.
These are serious statistics that reveal a critical need for help. For many veterans, the struggle is ongoing, and without proper support, the consequences can be devastating.
That’s where New Choices Treatment Center comes in. We’re here to challenge those statistics and create a healthier community—one veteran at a time.
At New Choices Treatment Center, we’re committed to filling the void left by insufficient programs and resources.
Our compassionate San Antonio team, sensitive to your unique challenges and your service, provides specialized care for veterans like you. If you’re seeking a path to recovery, New Choices Treatment Center is the solution.
Our mission is to empower you to overcome SUD and mental health challenges through a veteran-focused approach that respects your service and supports your recovery journey. Our programs are designed to address your needs, providing you with the tools and support needed to build a healthier future.
We offer a range of veteran-specific treatment opportunities tailored to meet the unique needs of those who have served in the armed forces. Our programs are evidence-based, with integrated, comprehensive care for substance use and mental health disorders.
One of our cornerstone programs is the Active in Recovery (AIR) initiative.
AIR is a community-based treatment where we empower veterans through shared experiences and mutual support. The program creates an interdependent environment that strengthens the bond between participants, significantly reducing the risk of relapse and increasing the likelihood of long-term success.
This program offers you an experience that helps transform you through rigorous exercise, specifically, leveraging your inherent strength to overcome SUD and mental health challenges.
At New Choices Treatment Center, we’re here to guide you with a well-rounded, personalized treatment plan.
Your treatment opportunities include:
Through a combination of therapy, medication management, and support groups, we offer comprehensive mental health support that empowers you to take control of your mental well-being.
Veterans face unique stressors, such as combat trauma, reintegration into civilian life, and the maintenance of their relationships and careers after service.
A program specific to veterans understands these difficulties and provides an environment of caring and support in which the healing process can take place with others who have shared many of the same experiences.
Detoxification: The first step for many, detox provides a safe and supportive environment for veterans who need to cleanse their bodies of substances.
Residential Treatment: An intensive, structured program that provides around-the-clock care.
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP): A step down from residential treatment, offering intensive care while allowing greater independence.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): For those who need structured support while maintaining work, school, or family obligations.
Outpatient Services: Providing ongoing support and therapy as veterans transition back into their daily lives.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT): Utilizing FDA-approved medications in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies to treat substance use disorders, particularly for veterans dealing with opioid or alcohol dependence.
Essentially, New Choices Treatment Center is designed to meet you where you are on your recovery journey to offer you the necessary support.
We treat a wide range of substance use recovery for veterans, including but not limited to:
Our approach to veteran substance use recovery focuses on your complete health status. It also integrates services needed for addressing the root cause of your addiction and provides you with tools to help ensure long-term recovery.
Choosing the right treatment center is one of the most critical decisions a veteran can make on their path to recovery.
The choice can make all the difference between a struggle and a successful journey. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges veterans face, our team offers treatment and a true partnership in healing.
You’ll find a supportive environment, specialized care, and a team dedicated to your long-term success here.
We offer:
It’s never too late to make new, healthier choices. Let us help you create the future you were meant for.
We treat a wide range of substances, including alcohol, opioids, prescription drugs, and illicit drugs.
Yes, we offer specialized PTSD treatment for veterans with programs designed specifically for their needs.
We offer detoxification, residential treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient services.
Absolutely. Our staff is trained and experienced in providing care for veterans.