Longbranch Veterans Extended Care Program

Patients who completed active military duty receive specialized treatment focused on trauma, grief, loss, and finding a new work-life balance.

In a residential rehab program, patients live onsite, with access to daily treatment and 24-hour care. An average stay is 30-90 days.

Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."

A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.

The specific needs, histories, and conditions of individual patients receive personalized, highly relevant care throughout their recovery journey.

Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.

Lateral, guided eye movements help reduce the emotional reactions of retelling and reprocessing trauma, allowing intense feelings to dissipate.

Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.

Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.

Relapse prevention counselors teach patients to recognize the signs of relapse and reduce their risk.

Patients learn specific stress management techniques, like breathing exercises and how to safely anticipate triggers.