Treating the Whole Veteran - Not Just the Addiction
Lasting recovery takes more than treating substance use. Our Veteran Recovery Program pairs evidence-based SUD treatment with hands-on care coordination across the VA and community - so you get the right service at the right time.
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.
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
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.
Talk to a coordinator →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.
In practice todayBecoming 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.
In progressA 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.
ExpandingOur mission is not simply helping veterans get clean and sober - it is helping them rebuild healthy, meaningful, and productive lives.
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.
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.
Get Help TodayFor Families
Looking for answers for a veteran you love? We'll walk you through options, eligibility, and next steps.
Find AnswersFor Providers
A trusted referral partner who understands both the VA and community systems. Let's coordinate care together.
Refer a VeteranContact Bold Steps Recovery today
Confidential help is available 24/7. Reach out and a team member will connect you to the right next step.
Talk with our veteran team
Harrisburg, PA 17112