Compensated Work Therapy-Transitional Residence

Designed for Veterans who face employment barriers due to mental health conditions or physical disabilities, Compensated Work Therapy-Transitional Residence (CWT-TR) provides Veterans with assistance and coaching to find and retain jobs as they continue treatment, empowering their transition to independent living. CWT-TR homes are often located in the community, providing a transitional home for Veterans as they work toward successful integration into the community. Veterans pay a program fee⁠—derived from their CWT-related earnings⁠—to help cover residential costs.

General mental health

The programs provide evidence-based treatments for many types of mental health concerns, including anxiety, mood, posttraumatic stress, psychotic, and substance use disorders. Veterans with mental health concerns who are receiving services at Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Centers can simultaneously enroll in residential rehabilitation.

Homelessness

This program, sometimes referred to as Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans (DCHV), is for Veterans with mental health concerns who are homeless, at risk for homelessness, or otherwise lacking a stable lifestyle or living arrangement that is conducive to their goal of recovery. Care is provided for multiple challenges, illnesses, or rehabilitative needs. When Veterans finish the residential program, they are discharged to appropriate safe housing.

PTSD

Treatment for PTSD is provided through evidence-based therapies, medications, and support that fosters independence, self-determination, and coping skills. The programs also provide treatment for conditions that often co-occur with PTSD, such as chronic pain, substance use disorder, and traumatic brain injury. Services are available to treat PTSD related to Veterans’ experiences of combat trauma, military sexual trauma (MST), and other lifetime traumas.

Substance use disorder

The programs give Veterans access to multiple evidence-based treatments for substance use disorder, including cognitive behavioral therapy, and prescribe medications for alcohol, opioid, and tobacco use disorders as appropriate. They also provide access to mutual-help groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous and SMART Recovery, that meet on- or off-site.