Empowering Treatment Centers to Serve Those Who Served

We provide strategic consulting to help you navigate military and VA partnerships, develop specialized programs, and establish your facility as a trusted provider of mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Military/Veteran-Focused
Program Development

Strategic consulting to successfully launch and grow your treatment center, with a specialized focus on serving military populations and navigating the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) system. Our Business Development & Launch Support provides tailored strategies to establish your facility as a trusted resource for veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their families.

VA Partnership Development and Navigation

We guide you through the complex process of becoming a VA-approved provider and developing strong partnerships with local VA facilities. Our team assists in navigating the Veterans Choice Program and Community Care Network, ensuring your center can effectively serve veterans while complying with VA regulations and reimbursement processes.

Military-Focused Strategic Planning

We create tailored strategies to position your facility as a specialized resource for military-related mental health and substance abuse treatment. This includes comprehensive analysis of military and veteran demographics in your area, identifying service gaps, and developing actionable plans to meet the unique needs of this population.

Military Cultural Competency Training

We provide comprehensive training programs to ensure your staff is well-versed in military culture, common challenges faced by service members and veterans, and evidence-based treatments for military-related mental health issues such as PTSD, TBI, and moral injury.

Specialized Program Development

Our team assists in designing and implementing specialized programs tailored to military and veteran needs, such as combat trauma therapy, military sexual trauma treatment, and family reintegration support. We ensure these programs align with VA and Department of Defense (DoD) best practices and guidelines.

Military & Veteran Treatment Facilities

About Us

Urban Consulting Group, led by Mike Urban, LCSW, is a comprehensive problem-solving resource for entrepreneurs and organizations looking to establish and operate mental health, substance use, and eating disorder treatment centers.

With over a decade of hands-on experience in addiction, mental health, and eating disorder treatment, Mike brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and business development skills to address the complex challenges in these specialized healthcare niches.

Military Community Outreach and Engagement

We organize and execute targeted outreach events, collaborating with local military installations, veteran service organizations, and VA facilities to establish your center as a vital resource for the military community. This includes coordinating with military leadership and veteran groups to build trust and credibility.

VA and Military Referral Network Development

We help you build and maintain strong referral networks within the VA system, military installations, and veteran service organizations. This includes developing relationships with VA healthcare providers, military chaplains, and transition assistance programs to ensure a steady flow of appropriate referrals.

Compliance and Accreditation Support

Our team guides you through the process of obtaining necessary accreditations and certifications specific to serving military populations, such as TRICARE certification and meeting VA quality standards. We ensure your facility remains compliant with all relevant regulations and standards of care.

Veteran-Centric Marketing and Communication

We develop marketing strategies and materials that effectively communicate your services to veterans, active-duty military, and their families. This includes creating targeted messaging, designing military-friendly websites, and leveraging social media platforms popular among military communities.

Military Insurance and Benefits Navigation

We provide expertise in navigating complex military insurance systems, including TRICARE, VA benefits, and service-connected disability claims. Our team ensures your facility can effectively bill these systems and assist veterans in accessing their entitled benefits.

Long-term Growth and Impact Measurement

We help you identify opportunities for future growth within the military and veteran healthcare space, ensuring your facility remains competitive and sustainable. This includes developing metrics to measure your impact on military and veteran populations, and using this data to continuously improve and expand your services.

Urban Consulting Group

Business Development & Launch Support

With Urban Consulting Group we empower your organization to become a leading provider of mental health and substance abuse treatment for military populations, navigating the complexities of the VA system while making a lasting impact on the lives of those who have served our country.