In many cases, yes. The VA often covers addiction treatment for veterans, and TRICARE covers inpatient rehab when it’s medically necessary. The easiest way to know what you qualify for is to let the treatment center check your benefits—they’ll tell you exactly what’s covered and whether you’d have any out-of-pocket costs before you make a decision.

Not sure if you’re covered? You can verify your insurance here, or reach out to our admissions team to find out!

No—getting help usually helps you, not hurts you. It’s viewed as a positive step, not something that harms your benefits. The VA encourages veterans to seek treatment, and being honest about what you’re struggling with often helps your overall care. If you have specific questions about a disability claim, a VA rep can walk you through it privately.

You usually have options. You can go to a VA residential program, but you may also be able to attend a civilian rehab that works with VA Community Care or takes TRICARE or other insurance. A quick benefits check will tell you what’s available to you.

Yes. Many rehabs, like Avenues, offer veteran-specific tracks, or groups led by clinicians who are veterans themselves or understand military life and trauma well. These programs often group veterans together so you can heal alongside people who “get it.” They also put a big emphasis on dual diagnosis care, treating not just addiction but the trauma and PTSD that likely caused it.

If a veteran-specific program matters to you, ask the rehab you’re considering directly - finding the right fit for you can make a huge difference.

Yes. More often than not, veterans struggle with PTSD, trauma, TBI, anxiety, or chronic pain alongside addiction, and treating them together is critical. Avenues offers a strong veteran program that understands military culture, offers trauma-informed care, and is highly experienced in working with co-occurring mental health needs.

You deserve a place that sees the whole picture—not just the addiction.

Days at Avenues are structured and steady. You can expect group therapy, one-on-one therapy sessions, full medical support, three full meals a day (plus snacks), downtime, and regular extracurricular activities and outdoor time. You’re not “locked in” in any way, but the routine helps your mind and body settle so you can focus on healing without distractions or triggers.

Avenues’ veteran program uses a mix of science-based therapies that are especially helpful for veterans. Your therapist might use approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to work through unhelpful thought patterns, Motivational Interviewing to help you reconnect with your goals, and Trauma-Focused therapies like EMDR or Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to address PTSD and traumatic memories safely.

Aside from traditional therapies, when at Avenues, you can expect to use mindfulness, grounding techniques, group therapy, and peer support—all designed to help you feel more stable, connected, and understood. Your treatment plan will be fully customized to your needs, especially if you’re dealing with PTSD, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, or moral injury alongside addiction.

You won’t be left on your own. At Avenues, aftercare planning starts the day you admit. Every veteran who goes through our programs is set up with a full aftercare plan before leaving - outpatient therapy, VA services, a strong support group, housing help, a primary care doctor, relapse-prevention tools, and medication support if needed.

Recovery doesn’t end when you walk out the door of Avenues, and your care plan shouldn’t either.

Unfortunately, relapse is always possible; recovery is a lifelong process! But there are steps you can take to reduce the risk. One great way to cement your recovery is by entering residential alcohol rehab after detox. Residential treatment will give you a solid foundation and the tools needed to build a new life of sustained sobriety.