Maintaining mental health is key to your well-being while stationed in South Korea. This guide provides an overview of the mental health resources available to US soldiers and their families, including clinics, TRICARE coverage, and essential contact information.
On-Base Mental Health Clinics in South Korea
Each clinic provides accessible mental health services to US soldiers and their families. Here is a quick reference to available on-base clinics:
Clinic | DSN | Location |
BDAACH Multi-D & CAFBHS | 737-1924/5668 | BDAACH, 5th Floor, Brian D. Allgood Army Community Hospital |
Pacific Guardian | 737-5791 | Building 1073, Camp Humphreys |
Warrior Mental Health | 737-5177/5172 | Building 7315, Camp Humphreys |
Casey Mental Health | 737-3708/3711 | Area I, Building 802, Camp Casey |
Walker Mental Health | 737-4784/4817 | Area IV, Building 226, Camp Walker |
Carroll Mental Health | 737-4236 | Area IV, Building 180, Camp Carroll |
TRICARE Coverage in South Korea
TRICARE provides extensive coverage for various mental health services. Here's a list of what is covered:
Service | Covered |
Applied Behavior Analysis | Yes |
Autism Spectrum Disorder | Yes |
Cognitive Rehabilitation | Yes **limited treatments options |
Detoxification | Yes |
Drug Testing | Only if medical necessary *it is deemed appropriate, reasonable, and adequate for your condition; blood and uring testing only |
Eating Disorder Treatment | Yes *if facilities meet certain requirements |
Emergency Inpatient Hospital Services | Yes |
Gender Dysphoria Services | Yes *counseling and hormone treatment covered |
Intensive Outpatient Program | Yes |
Marriage Counseling | Only when necessary for treatment of a mental health disorder |
Medication Assisted Treatment | Yes *must have a diagnosed opioid use disorder |
Mental Health Therapeutic Services | Yes |
Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment | Yes |
Smoking Cessation Services | Yes |
Substance Use Disorder Treatment | Yes |
Telemental Health Services | Yes |
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation | Yes *for adults with Major Depressive Disorder |
TRICARE Accepted Mental Health Clinics in South Korea
Here are some TRICARE accepted mental health clinics in South Korea--search for more providers here: TRICARE Overseas Provider Search.
Clinic Name | Services | Locations |
Sleep disorder counseling, intimacy counseling, family therapy, couples therapy, play therapy, trauma-PTSD-focused therapy | Seoul, Pyeongtaek, Online | |
Speech therapy, occupational therapy, play therapy, group therapy, psychological evaluation, adolescent therapy, individual therapy, marriage therapy, family therapy | Pyeongtaek | |
Family therapy, individual therapy, couples therapy, virtual therapy | Pyeongtaek, Online | |
Individual Therapy, Couple/Marital Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Speech and Language Services | Pyeongtaek, Seoul, Online | |
Individual therapy, social skills training for children, infant social groups, parent-child therapy, play therapy, couples therapy, family therapy | Seoul, Pyeongtaek | |
Child Therapy, psychological testing, ADHD & autism, language comprehension, occupational therapy, group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy | Daegu |
Taking care of your mental health should always be a top priority whether at home or abroad. Utilize the available resources and seek help when needed. Remember, support is always within reach.
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