Due to Dec. 24, 2024, being designated as a federal holiday, NHCP services will be affected as follows:
  • The Emergency Department will be remain open.
  • Those patients and beneficiaries with booked appointments will be seen as scheduled unless they wish to reschedule the appointment to a later date.
  • Those wishing to reschedule should call the appointment line at 760 - 725 - HELP (4357) and select option 3.
  • The walk-in immunization clinic will be closed.
  • Pharmacy, Laboratory, and Radiology Departments will be closed to walk-ins.
 
Thank you for your understanding and patience.

 
Attention! If you live in the TRICARE West Region, or in a state or ZIP code moving to the West Region and you pay an enrollment fee or premium by recurring credit card, debit card, or electronic funds transfer, you must set up payment information with TriWest before Dec. 31, 2024. If you don’t take action, you’ll risk getting disenrolled. Learn more.


To make an appointment call 760 - 725 - HELP (4357) between the hours of 7:30 am and 4:00 pm weekdays. Select Option 3.

Health Services

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 more serious conditions.
Mental health and substance misuse 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 or text 988 or chat at 988Lifeline.org. 988 connects you with a trained crisis counselor who can help.

Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton Mental Health Services

Our facility offers the following services:

·        Same day crisis intervention (safety assessments)

·        Fitness for duty evaluations

·        Psychological assessment and psychotherapy

·        Psychiatric assessment and pharmacotherapy

·        Group therapy

What TRICARE Covers

TRICARE covers medically and psychologically necessary mental health and substance use care. This includes both inpatient and outpatient care.

Contact Us (Mental Health)

Active Duty Mental Health Services

Phone Number:

760 - 719 - 3312 
Nurse Advice Line
800 - TRICARE, Option #1

Hours of Operation:

Weekdays: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Walk-in Hours Available:
7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Location:

Main Hospital
H200 North
2nd Floor
Room 2136
*Located next to the sliding doors to the parking garage on the 2nd floor.

Mental Health Resources

Veterans Crisis Line

CONUS
Call: 988, press 1
Text: 838255

OCONUS
Europe844-702-5495 or DSN 988
Pacific: 844-702-5493 or DSN 988
Asia: 855-422-7719 or DSN 988

Open to all service members and veterans, even if not enrolled in VA benefits or health care. Long distance or overseas charges may apply. Learn More
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Military OneSource

Call 800 - 342 - 9647

InTransition Program

Call 800 - 424 - 7877

Psychological Health Resource Center | 24/7

Call 866 - 966 - 1020


 
Related Links
TRICARE | Mental Health Care
Health.mil | Mental Health is Health Care
Psychological Health Center of Excellence
National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
National Institute of Mental Health
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center
 

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