HELM Recovery

Navigating Healing Together.

Start the VA Referral Process

Simple Steps. Fast Coordination. Veteran-Ready Intake.

HELM Recovery is authorized through the VA Community Care Network (TriWest). Veterans begin by requesting a referral from their VA provider for telehealth IOP services. Once authorization is received, our team contacts the veteran within 24–48 hours to complete orientation and schedule cohort placement.

How to Begin (Veterans)

If you’re a veteran looking to join the next HELM cohort:

  1. Contact your VA primary care provider or mental health provider. Tell them you want to enroll in a Telehealth Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) with HELM Recovery.

  2. Request a Community Care referral for: CPT 90853 — Group Psychotherapy (Telehealth)

  3. Provide your provider with this information:

    • Program: HELM Recovery – Telehealth IOP

    • Organization NPI: 1164383352

    • Location (Administrative Only): 3400 Cottage Way, Ste G2 #32592, Sacramento, CA 95825 (HELM Recovery is 100% telehealth. No in-person visits are required)

    • Program Length: 16 weeks

    • Schedule: 3 days a week / 3 hours per session

    • Cohort Size: 10–12 veterans

  4. Once your referral is submitted, HELM Recovery will contact you within 24–48 hours to schedule orientation and confirm your cohort start date.

If you need help explaining the program to your provider, we will walk you through it.

Instructions for VA Providers & Case Managers

To refer a veteran to HELM Recovery:

1. Submit authorization for: CPT 90853 — Telehealth Group Psychotherapy

2. Include the following provider information:

  • HELM Recovery

  • Organizational NPI: 1164383352

  • CAQH ID: 16686266

  • EIN: Ending in 2130

  • Location (Administrative Only): 3400 Cottage Way, Ste G2 #32592, Sacramento, CA 95825

3. Upload authorization into VA/CCN systems: TRIWEST Region 4 routing

4. Notify HELM Recovery: Once authorization is approved, notify us directly and we will immediately begin scheduling the intake and placement into the next 16-week cohort. Our team responds within 24–48 hours.

Program Details to Include on Referral Forms

Service Type: Telehealth IOP / 3x per week / 3 hours per session / 16 weeks

ICD-10 Common Diagnoses: Providers may use clinically appropriate substance use & co-occurring diagnoses

CPT Code: 90853 telehealth (modifier 95 or GT as required)

Clinical Supervision: Program delivered by CADC facilitators under LMFT/LCSW/LPCC supervision

If You Need Help

Our team will guide you through the entire process — whether you’re a veteran, provider, or case manager.

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