Why Veterans Using TriWest Choose Alpine Recovery Lodge
Veterans and families often choose Alpine because we offer:
Experience working with TriWest and VA-coordinated care
A structured, predictable daily environment
Trauma-informed mental health support
A small, calm program — not a hospital
Respect for service, privacy, and dignity
Our goal is safety, stability, and real recovery.
TriWest Healthcare Alliance coordinates community care for veterans on behalf of the VA.
Yes. Care must be authorized through the VA.
When authorized, TriWest may coordinate residential treatment.
Yes. Mental health care is often included when medically necessary.
No. Alpine is a private treatment center that works with TriWest-coordinated care.
Only necessary information is shared for authorization, following privacy rules.
Yes. With permission, families can be involved.
Authorization length depends on VA approval and clinical need.
“As a veteran, asking for help wasn’t easy. I didn’t want to feel like I was being passed around or treated like a case number. When I learned TriWest could help me get care outside the VA, I was hopeful — but still nervous.
Alpine treated me with respect from the first call. They understood how TriWest works, handled the coordination, and never made me feel like a burden. Knowing my service was respected and my care was approved gave me the stability I needed to focus on recovery.
Because of that support, I was able to slow down, deal with things I’d carried for years, and start rebuilding my life. TriWest made access possible. Alpine made healing possible.”
— Veteran Client (shared with permission)
Alpine Recovery Lodge
