The Naval Branch Health Clinic (NBHC) in Bahrain provides primary care to beneficiaries stationed at Bahrain. Inpatient care will be referred to local host-nation facilities.

Naval Branch Health Clinic Bahrain

Bldg. 110

Phone: +973-1785-6110 | DSN: 318-439-6110

Appointment Line: +973-1785-4260 | DSN: 318-439-4260

TRICARE nurse advice line toll free: 8000-0453 | +973-8000-0453

TRICARE International SOS (24/7 urgent care) toll free: 800-81346 | +44-20-8762-8133

TRICARE customer service toll free: 8000-4724 +44-20-8762-8384

TRICARE referrals office DSN: 318-439-8158

Emergency Care

There are no emergency or inpatient services at NBHC. If you need to be seen immediately for an emergency, go to one of the preferred hospitals.

·     Off base: 999

·     On base Cell Phone: +973-1785-4911

·     On base DSN: 4911

Preferred Hospitals

·     Royal Bahrain Hospital

·     Bahrain Defence Force Hospital

·     King Hamad University Hospital

·     German Orthopedic Hospital

Off-Base Treatment

Inpatient and specialty care not offered at NBHC Bahrain will be referred off base. While there may be some cultural and treatment differences in Bahrain, rest assured that the medical standard of care you receive is the highest quality.

Off base referrals are handled by the TRICARE Referrals office. NBHC staff collaborate and has established partnerships with host nation providers at preferred facilities.

The Dental Clinic on the installation provides comprehensive acute dental care for active duty members. Retirees and government employees may receive care on a space-available basis.

Dependents must rely on Bahraini providers for their dental needs. It is recommended to sign up for the TRICARE Family Dental program to cover costs of off base dental treatment.

Preferred Dental Facilities

·     Gulf Dental Specialty Hospital

·     Seef Dental Clinic

·     Al Mosawi Dental Clinic

Fleet and Family Support Center | +973-1785-4046 | DSN: 318-439-4046

FFSC has non-medical counseling for all personnel on base including individuals, couples and families. FFSC also has new or expectant parent support classes and non-clinical therapy life-skills classes in topics like anger and stress management.

Chaplains | +973-1785-4303 | DSN: 318-439-4303

The chapel is a good place to start if you don’t know where to go; they will help you find the resource that fits your needs. Chaplains offer counseling for all personnel regardless of religious preference. Discussions with chaplains are 100 percent confidential.

Military & Family Life Counselors (MFLCs)

MFLCs Offer free non-medical anonymous sessions with specialists for adolescents, children and families. For youth, contact the MFLC via the DoDEA schools.

·     Adult/Family via MWR: +973-3686-5540

·     Elementary school: 3831-3770

·     Middle/High school: 3825-1625

Military OneSource | www.militaryonesource.mil/non-medical-counseling

Confidential, short term non-medical counseling is offered for free via Military OneSource for active duty members and their dependents. Visit the website to access options via phone, chat or video.

Behavioral Health Department, NBHC Bahrain | +973-1785-4169| DSN: 318- 439-4169

The Behavioral Health Department offers reportable short term mental health evaluations and referrals, sexual assault case management and crisis response. No appointment needed for readiness clinic, Sunday – Thursday 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.

The Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) and Military Crisis Line (MCL)

Available 24/7 for free confidential mental health support.

• Call: 844-702-5495

• DSN: 988

• Text: 838255

• Online chat: www.veteranscrisisline.net

Welcome to Bahrain