Veterans

South Coast Warrior Program for Veterans

Most active-duty U.S. military personnel and veterans are significantly strengthened by their service, whether in times of peace or war. However, many veterans face mental health challenges, substance abuse issues, and suicidal thoughts due to the loss of camaraderie, purpose, or the trauma experienced during their service. If this sounds like you or a loved one, the South Coast Counseling Warrior Program is designed to help.

Our program combines evidence-based treatment for veterans such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). For veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), we also deploy three of the most effective treatments: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy.

We also recognize the power of stress-reducing activities that provide calming relief. Therefore, we include Animal-Assisted Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and Breathwork to aid in your peace.

If you’re a veteran seeking sobriety, relief, and recovery, our program is perfect for you. We provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can embrace treatment and distance yourself from stressors, triggers, and discomfort, while receiving outstanding care.

Tricare-Covered Veterans are Eligible to Get Treatment at South Coast Counseling if:

You have Tricare (West Region); and
You have more than a 30-minute average drive time for mental health treatment or a 60-minute average drive time for specialty care*; or
You have more than a 20-day wait for mental health care, and non-institutional extended care services, unless the Veteran agrees to a later date in consultation with their VA health care provider. For instance, if you are a Veteran and live 10 miles from the nearest VA primary care provider, but it takes you over an hour to drive there on average due to heavy traffic, you would be eligible for community care.

Take the step and call us...

It takes courage to ask for help.

If you’re ready to get well, please contact us at (844) 330-0096 to speak to one of our assessment and intake team members. It’s our promise that you will be treated with respect and honor. We will come alongside you and help advocate for you as you meet with your VA Primary Care Physician and/or Social Worker/Case Manager. Together, we will get you the care you have earned.

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South Coast Counseling Warrior Program Team

Lawrence V. Tucker, MD

Rank E3
United States Marine Corps (ret.) | (1986 to 1991)

Lawrence Tucker, M.D., is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and a Diplomate of the American Board of Addiction Medicine, practicing pharmacological management of psychiatric disorders and addiction medicine. Dr. Tucker attended UCLA for his undergraduate degree, where he obtained a B.S. in Physiological Sciences. He then attended UCLA School of Medicine for his Medical Degree and stayed at UCLA for his residency in Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Tucker feels most accomplished with his blended family of 5 children and his wife. Dr. Tucker has had extensive experience within the County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health and Jail Systems, State mental health systems, and the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, as well as in the Federal Veterans Administration Medical Center, where he established the first suboxone clinic within the VA system nationwide. In addition, Dr. Tucker has a private practice in Newport Beach, CA. His paradigm of treatment is that he, “Treats a person, Not a Diagnosis”. He uses a holistic model and incorporates sobriety, exercise, diet, therapy, supplements, and psychopharmacological therapies. He is a nationally recognized speaker regarding the treatment of dual diagnoses.

Reviews of Our Program

    
 
 
       Really enjoyed getting my treatment at South Coast Counseling. They had a great staff and got me on a good path to recovery. Taking the first step in getting the help I needed was difficult but I’m glad and grateful that I went to a good place to get me started on my path to sobriety. Also, I’d like to thank my case manager Michelle and others there (Jeremy, Jared, Stephanie, Skyler and everyone else) for thier help and support. I also made some good friends there as well.
  
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   K P 
 April 10, 2026
 
 
 
      I'm glad I found this place.  It saved my life and many others.  Highly recommend. 👍
  
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   Raymond Santiago 
 April 4, 2026
 
 
 
      My experience with SCC began the moment I was picked up from the airport. Upon arrival to the facility, it was nothing but kindness, respect, and genuine care for me and my journey while in their care. I made arrangements to extend my stay with them to 90 days simply because i felt like i was growing and gaining so much from them and their program. The staff goes above and beyond for each and every client. Although I extended my stay to 90 days, I had to leave at just over 60 days due to a call that had come for me to tell me that my husband had passed away. I owe my life and my sobriety to the SCC Treatment center and their entire team. I made it through my husband’s passing and months after still sober! I’m a few weeks away from getting my 6 month coin! Thank you SCC for giving me my life back! I could never repay or say it enough but, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!!
  
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   Francine Keene 
 March 6, 2026
 
 
 
      At Scc the people really care! From admissions, intake to clinical the whole program puts their all into helping others!
  
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   Discovering_ Nicole 
 March 6, 2026
 
 
 
      Our family had an outstanding experience with SCC. My daughter has been to rehab 3 other times and this is the first one that really identified and addressed her underlying issues. The staff, in particular the counselor Michelle, did an exceptional job. I highly recommend them!
  
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   Susan Souden 
 January 19, 2026
 
 
 
      What an amazing place! The staff, makes this place truly special to get my life in order.  From rubble that I turned my life into.  SCC truly cares, and provide the tools to rebuild a healthy, happy, productive life beyond your wildest dreams.  My journey all started with the staff right here at SCC.
  
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   Nicolas Whitehead 
 January 10, 2026
 
 
 
      Wonderful experience being there I highly recommend this place for anyone wanted to get sober
  
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   Amber Morris 
 October 25, 2025
 
 
 
      Wonderful and kind care for my daughter.  Kind and helpful staff that communicated well and were always accessible and helpful. Multimodal care that helped my daughter find love and acceptance for herself.  The right combo of firm love and structure with a lot of kindness sprinkled in.  Thanks for helping my family.
  
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   Trina Rains 
 October 24, 2025

Veterans Resources Links

OR CALL: 988

Reference the following links for useful veteran’s resources:

VA Homeless Programs

(Veteran resources for those experiencing homelessness or imminent risk of homelessness) or call National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838)

VA Health Care | Veterans Affairs

(Veteran healthcare assistance)