Veteran Mental Health Services in Louisiana
Mental Health Support for Veterans Across Louisiana
Veterans across Louisiana can access convenient and confidential mental health care through Horizons Mental Wellness. Cristina Evans is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and treatment for conditions commonly affecting Veterans including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Telehealth appointments allow Veterans throughout Louisiana to receive professional mental health support without needing to travel long distances.
Military service can expose individuals to unique stressors and traumatic experiences that may affect mental health over time. Our goal is to provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care tailored to the needs of Veterans and their families.
Horizons Mental Wellness is an independent practice and is not a VA facility. Services are provided only after formal authorization through the VA Community Care Network. The VA is solely responsible for determining eligibility, approving referrals, and coordinating care.
Common Mental Health Conditions Treated in Veterans
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Anxiety disorders
• Depression
• ADHD
• Trauma-related stress conditions
• Mood disorders
• Sleep disturbances related to stress or trauma
Telehealth Mental Health Care for Louisiana Veterans
Telehealth psychiatry makes it easier for Veterans across Louisiana to access mental health care from the privacy of home. Virtual appointments allow Veterans in rural communities or busy urban areas to receive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and follow-up care without long travel times or waitlists. Telehealth services are available to Veterans living in communities across Louisiana including Baton Rouge, Lafayette, New Orleans, Shreveport, Lake Charles, and surrounding areas.
VA Community Care Network (VACCN) Mental Health Referrals
Cristina Evans, PMHNP-BC participates as an in-network provider with the Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (VACCN) Region 3 and provides telehealth psychiatric care for Veterans across Louisiana. Veterans who receive care through the VA may be eligible for community care mental health services when approved by their VA care team.
Community care services require authorization from the Department of Veterans Affairs before appointments can be scheduled. Veterans typically obtain this authorization through their local VA Community Care coordinator or referring VA provider.
Veterans who wish to explore community care mental health options may discuss available providers with their VA care coordinator or referring VA provider.
Appointments are provided through Horizons Mental Wellness via telehealth when authorized through the VA Community Care Network.
Approval of community care services and provider selection is determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs and may vary depending on eligibility and referral authorization.
Horizons Mental Wellness is an independent practice and is not a VA facility. Services are provided only after formal authorization through the VA Community Care Network. The VA is solely responsible for determining eligibility, approving referrals, and coordinating care.
Veterans with questions regarding telehealth services may contact Horizons Mental Wellness for general information regarding services and scheduling once authorization is approved.
Psychiatric Medication Management for Veterans
Medication management can be an important component of treatment for many mental health conditions. Horizons Mental Wellness provides careful psychiatric medication evaluation and monitoring to ensure veterans receive safe and effective treatment plans tailored to their needs.
• Initial psychiatric evaluation
• Medication assessment
• Ongoing medication monitoring
• Telehealth follow-up appointments
Serving Veterans Throughout Louisiana
Horizons Mental Wellness provides telehealth psychiatric care for Veterans living throughout Louisiana. Veterans in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, New Orleans, Shreveport, Monroe, Lake Charles, and surrounding communities can access mental health services through secure virtual appointments.
If you are a Veteran in Louisiana seeking professional mental health support, Horizons Mental Wellness offers convenient telehealth psychiatric care. Request an appointment through your VA community care center to begin your mental health care journey.
Horizons Mental Wellness is an independent practice and is not a VA facility. Services are provided only after formal authorization through the VA Community Care Network. The VA is solely responsible for determining eligibility, approving referrals, and coordinating care.