FREE 24/7 NEVADA DRUG AND ALCOHOL ADDICTION HOTLINE NUMBER FOR VETERANS (702) 903-9847

Yes, the admission specialists at the veteran drug addiction hotline at Desert Winds Recovery Center will answer questions about addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions that may affect your loved one or family member. Addiction is a complex issue and it is challenging for the individual to reach out for help.

Addiction help for veterans is available at the 24/7 veterans hotline number at (702) 903-9847. When you call for a loved one or family member, our addiction specialist may ask for information about the person you’re calling but will respect your loved one’s privacy. It’s important to remember that your family member or loved one may not be ready to receive help so our staff will help you identify resources and provide guidance on how you can encourage your loved one to seek help.

Yes, our staff is trained to help assist with mental health concerns.  Mental health conditions can co-occur with substance use disorders, especially for those suffering with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) like so many of our brave Veterans. During a substance use rehab admission and intake, our admission specialists will do an initial evaluation to determine if mental health issues are impeding your progress. If there is a life-threatening emergency, call 911 to reach immediate emergency services.

Yes, the veterans addiction hotline number at Desert Winds Recovery Center is available 24 hours each day, 7 days each week. You can call us at (702) 903-9847 to schedule a free assessment with a licensed clinician or speak with a trusted mental health care professional for answers to questions about substance use, co-occurring mental health conditions, or local resources and tools.

Our 24/7 veterans hotline number is confidential to protect the privacy of those who are calling for help. Our mental health professionals understand the importance of confidentiality in promoting trust between the staff and the caller, and protecting the individual from any unwanted consequences of asking for help.

The hotline staff are trained to keep information confidential, unless information arises indicating that the individual’s safety or the safety of others is at risk. Please note that while your phone call is confidential, the staff may ask for personal information during the call, which means the call may not be anonymous.

A qualified substance use disorder addiction specialist can help you identify the substances you are struggling with and answer questions about different types of treatment plans to address your problem with addiction. They can also answer questions about what to expect during withdrawal and detox and offer more information about how a medically assisted detoxification program reduces your risk and discomfort.

The qualified addiction specialists at Desert Winds Recovery Center can help identify addiction treatment resources available to you in the community and how those are integrated after you have completed an inpatient or outpatient program. They can also help you find addiction treatment resources to help address a specific condition, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or depression.

Addiction is often complex and challenging for the individual and their loved ones and family members. Individuals struggling with a substance use disorder often find it difficult to reach out for help. Calling the Desert Winds Recovery Center’s 24-hour addiction hotline for veterans can help you receive the information and resources you need that may help encourage your loved one to seek help.

When a crisis situation is not a life-threatening emergency, the veteran’s addiction hotline number at Desert Winds Recovery Center can offer the support and encouragement needed to overcome the feelings of being overwhelmed and isolated. A crisis situation does not typically conveniently fall between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., which is why the hotline number for addiction help for veterans at Desert Winds Recovery Center is available 24/7 at (702) 903-9847. Remember, if it is an emergency situation, please call 9-1-1

Once you or your loved one has completed an residential or outpatient addiction program, you may feel the need for ongoing support from professionals who understand your unique challenges. The addiction specialists at Desert Winds Recovery Center have years of experience working with veterans in Las Vegas who have struggled with drug and alcohol use. The veterans drug rehab and veterans alcohol rehab programs are structured around the challenges that veterans typically face as they re-enter society after active military duty.

Our addiction specialists will ask for your name to make the conversation more personal. Even if you want to remain anonymous, our specialist will ask for your first name so that a name can be used during the phone call. It can be scary to call a helpline, especially when you feel alone and unsure of yourself. One of the ways that our addiction specialist can be sure that you feel heard and supported is by calling you by name.

After getting to know your name, our addiction specialists need to know the type of substances that you are using. This will help identify the severity of the addiction and the types of resources you may need immediately or during recovery. This also helps them answer any of your questions about the particular symptoms of withdrawal or detoxification, length of rehabilitation, and strategies they can use to increase the potential for sustainable recovery.

Again, the answer to this question gives our addiction specialist an idea of the physiological changes that happen in the body with short-term or long-term use of addictive substances. It gives the staff a better understanding of the severity of addiction and the impact that it has likely had on the individual’s life and the type of treatment or support they might need to recover.

If the answer is yes, the next questions could be what did you do and how long did your recovery last? The answers to these questions help our addiction specialist understand your background, how you have reacted to treatment in the past, and what could be done differently to help you during your drug and or alcohol rehabilitation. If you have tried to quit before, you likely have a better idea about the experience of withdrawal and detoxification. Our addiction specialist can then talk about the benefits of medical detoxification, including reducing the physical symptoms of withdrawal.

It is not unusual for someone with a substance use disorder to have a co-occurring mental health condition. This is called a dual diagnosis and requires specialized treatment to increase the potential for success. Veterans typically have an increased risk for depression, anxiety, and PTSD following active military duty, which also increases the potential risk for substance use disorder as they try to self-medicate. Our mental health professionals are equipped to address mental health conditions and substance abuse disorders simultaneously, which often gets to the root of traumatic experiences that may have triggered these conditions.

Calling a crisis hotline can be anonymous and is always confidential. This is sometimes the first step that someone takes before being ready and willing to admit there is a problem and get help. The addiction specialist asks this question to determine if you would like to move forward in your recovery process. If you’re not quite ready, they will encourage you to call back and speak with them again until you feel ready to start on your journey to recovery.