Mental 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 use 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 988 or chat at
988Lifeline.org. 988 connects you with a trained crisis counselor who can help.
U.S. Naval Hospital Guam Mental Health and Substance Misuse Services
Our facility offers the following mental health and substance misuse services:
Adult Psychiatry
USNH Guam Mental Health Clinic offers medication management and supportive therapy by psychiatrists. Mental health issues can cause significant impairment at work, school, or home. Medications may improve mental health symptoms and reduce impairment. Talk to your medical officer or mental health provider to determine if a referral to psychiatry may be helpful.
Child Psychiatry
USNH Guam Mental Health Clinic offers pediatric medication management and supportive child and family therapy by our fellowship-trained child and adolescent providers. Children with emotional or behavioral disturbances causing dysfunction at home or in school may benefit from an evaluation if primary care treatment is insufficient. Please speak with your medical officer to see if a referral would be helpful.
Psychotherapy
USNH Guam Mental Health Clinic offers individual and group psychotherapy for Active-Duty service members, children and adult dependents. Psychotherapy can be helpful in treating mental health problems, work/life stressors, and providing crisis intervention. USNH Guam Mental Health treats disorders such as anxiety, mood disorders, and personality disorders. Active- Duty patients may self-refer; dependents patients require a medical officer referral.
Walk-in Clinic / Crisis Stabilization Unit
The Mental Health Walk-in Clinic provides crisis intervention to acute Active-Duty service members. Patients can self-refer, or may also be escorted by their command. Patients will be evaluated for safety and receive appropriate follow-up care. The clinic is available Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program
SARP provides substance misuse screening, treatment, continuing care and referrals for Active-Duty military personnel. Alcohol and drug misuse is often associated with distress and are often linked to a wide array of other problems that degrade mission effectiveness and personal quality of life. Referrals are accepted through the Command DAPA or self-referral.
Psychotherapy Groups
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Group
In the DBT skills group, you can learn skills to help better regulate your emotions, improve problem solving skills, cope with crisis, manage interpersonal conflicts, set and achieve goals in various areas of your life.
Mental Health Provider referrals for Active-Duty and Adult Dependents, Tuesday, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Brief Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
An effective treatment to reduce symptoms of insomnia. The goal of BBTI is to modify waking behaviors that increase and regulate the duration of wakefulness (homeostatic drive) and identify an individualized prescription for sleep and wake time that is consistent with the circadian process.
Closed Group-4 Sessions. Mental Health Provider or Medical Officer referral for Active-Duty and Adult Dependents, Thursday, 2:30p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Mind Over Mood
This is a Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) treatment group for anxiety and depression. You will learn strategies to manage your emotions in healthier ways so you can get “unstuck” and start living a healthier life.
Mental Health Provider or Medical Officer referral for Active-Duty and Adult Dependents, Thursday 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Solution Focused Therapy Group
“Moving Forward" aims at teaching useful and practical problem-solving skills. Additionally, patients will gain skills in setting reasonable goals, be creative in coming up with good solutions, make better decisions, and know what steps to take when things are not going well.
Mental Health Provider or Medical Officer referral for Active-Duty and Adult Dependents, Wednesday 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Processing Group
Are you transitioning out of the military? Do you need help with your relationships? Are you stressed at work? A Process Therapy Group offers peer and provider support on a number of topics and issues. This group is for anyone who would benefit from a safe space to further address concerns in any area of their lives.
Medical Officer or Self-referral for Active-Duty and Adult Dependents, Friday, 1 p.m. - 2:30.
Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU)
What is the CSU?
• The CSU is a critical service for those experiencing a mental health crisis.
• The CSU provides immediate mental health support and treatment services in a calming, safe setting to individuals with mental health needs.
• CSU's can help de-escalate a person's level of distress, prevent or treat a behavioral health crisis, and reduce acute symptoms of a mental health crisis.
• Services are in-person, are provided on a short-term basis and can include:
- Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health Assessment
- Therapy
- Mental Health Support.
• Some individuals may be admitted voluntarily or may require an involuntary hold.
• The goal is to connect individuals to ongoing care and connect patients to the appropriate levels of treatment.
Who can access the CSU?
• USNH Guam offers CSU services to Active- Duty only at this time.
• Location: USNH Guam Mental Health (2nd deck)
• Available: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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
See a Complete List of Covered Services