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Our Philosophy

A simple belief: treat the whole veteran

Many veterans entering treatment are also navigating challenges that reach far beyond substance use. Recovery has to meet all of them.

At Bold Steps Recovery, we understand that successful recovery for veterans requires far more than treating substance use alone. Many veterans entering treatment are also living with PTSD, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, housing instability, medical conditions, legal issues, family stress, and the weight of the transition to civilian life.

That’s why our Veteran Recovery Program is built around a single philosophy – treat the whole veteran. We deliver proven substance use disorder treatment while helping veterans access and navigate VA and community-based programs, resources, benefits, and providers through a coordinated-care approach built for long-term recovery.

More than addiction

The challenges we coordinate care around

A Continuum of Care

The way veterans access healthcare is changing

Today, many eligible veterans receive care not only through their local VA Medical Center or Community-Based Outpatient Clinic, but also through the VA’s Community Care Network (CCN). As access to community-based care expands, providers who understand both the VA system and the community healthcare system are uniquely positioned to help veterans recover successfully.

Bold Steps Recovery is proud to be part of this continuum. Lasting recovery often depends on connecting veterans with the right service at the right time – not simply on providing excellent addiction treatment. We’ve invested in becoming Veteran Care Coordinators as well as SUD treatment providers: partnering with veteran-service training agencies and bringing on team members and consultants with proven, award-winning careers as former VA community partners.

Where Bold Steps fits

VA Medical Centers & CBOCs

The veteran's primary VA care home

VA Community Care Network

Expanding access to community providers

Bold Steps RecoverySUD treatment + veteran care coordination,

working across both systems

Care Coordination

Expertise beyond substance use treatment

Recovery often requires coordination across many healthcare disciplines and human services. Based on each veteran’s needs and eligibility, our team helps connect veterans to both VA and community-based resources – including:

VAMCs & CBOCs

VA Medical Centers and Community-Based Outpatient Clinics.

Community Care Network

Connecting veterans to approved VA CCN providers.

Primary & Specialty Care

Medical providers across primary and specialty care.

Mental Health & Psychiatry

Behavioral health and psychiatric services.

Health Care for Homeless Veterans

The VA's HCHV program for veterans facing homelessness.

Grant & Per Diem Housing

The VA's GPD transitional housing programs.

HUD-VASH & SSVF

Supportive housing and Services for Veteran Families.

Veterans Justice Programs

Veterans Justice Outreach and County Treatment Courts.

Vocational Readiness (VR&E)

The VA's employment & education readiness program.

VSOs

VFW, AMVETS, The American Legion, NCHV, and more.

Peer Support & Recovery

Peer support and additional recovery services as needed.

Financial & benefits navigation

Help connecting veterans to the benefits they've earned.

Our goal is to reduce barriers, improve communication among providers, and help veterans access the comprehensive care they've earned - coordinated as they reach the clinical milestones outlined in their Bold Steps treatment care plan.

Veteran-Centered Care

Serving veterans well takes more than appreciation

It takes education, preparation, and a real understanding of military culture and the VA healthcare system.

PsychArmor-trained

Team members have completed specialized PsychArmor training in military culture, veteran-specific behavioral health, and evidence-informed approaches to serving veterans and their families.

Becoming a Veteran Ready Organization

Bold Steps has begun the process of becoming a Veteran Ready Organization - building a program where veterans feel understood, respected, and supported at every stage of recovery.

A growing model

Veteran-specific services are a core, expanding part of who we are - with continued investment in training, partnerships, and coordinators as the program grows.

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Our mission is not simply helping veterans get clean and sober - it is helping them rebuild healthy, meaningful, and productive lives.

Why Bold Steps Recovery

The Difference

Effective treatment extends beyond the counseling session

Veterans benefit most when medical care, behavioral healthcare, housing, benefits navigation, and community support all work toward a common goal. As community-based care grows, providers who can navigate both the VA and community systems represent the future of veteran care – and that is exactly where Bold Steps has chosen to invest.

How Can We Help?

Whoever you are, start here

Whether you’re a veteran seeking help, a family member looking for answers, or a professional searching for a trusted referral partner – Bold Steps is ready.

For Veterans

Compassionate, evidence-based treatment plus a coordinator who helps you navigate the care and benefits you've earned.

For Families

Looking for answers for a veteran you love? We'll walk you through options, eligibility, and next steps.

For Providers

A trusted referral partner who understands both the VA and community systems. Let's coordinate care together.

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4755 Linglestown Rd, Suite 402 Harrisburg, PA 17112

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Harrisburg, Lancaster & York Counties, PA