Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Overview
Veterans Affairs Medical Center is a substance abuse treatment center for people seeking treatment near Erie County. As part of their treatment modalities for recovery, Veterans Affairs Medical Center provides individual psychotherapy, couples/family therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy during treatment. Veterans Affairs Medical Center is located in Erie, Pennsylvania, accepting federal military insurance (e.g., tricare) for treatment.
Veterans Affairs Medical Center at a Glance
Payment Options
- Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
- U.S. Department of VA funds
- Cash or self-payment
Assessments
- Screening for tobacco use
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Interim services for clients
- Outreach to persons in the community
Age Groups
- Young adults
- Adults
- Seniors
Ancillary Services
- Psychosocial rehabilitation services
- Suicide prevention services
- Supported employment
- Domestic violence services, including family or partner
- Mental health services
Accreditations
The Joint Commission:
The Joint Commission, previously known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehabilitation organizations and programs. Established in 1951, its mission is to enhance the quality of patient care and showcase excellence in healthcare delivery.
Registration: 2374
SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP):
SAMHSA's Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP) accreditation is a prestigious recognition that signifies a program's compliance with stringent standards and guidelines established by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This accreditation demonstrates an OTP's commitment to providing high-quality, evidence-based care for individuals struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD). It serves as a trusted symbol of accountability and excellence, assuring patients, families, and communities that the OTP offers safe, effective, and comprehensive treatment options for OUD.
Treatment At Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Treatment Conditions
- Alcoholism
- Mental health treatment
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
Care Levels
- Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient
- Hospital inpatient treatment
- Outpatient
- Long-term residential
- Outpatient detoxification
Treatment Modalities
- Individual psychotherapy
- Couples/family therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment
Ancillary Services
Languages
- Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Additional Services
- Pharmacotherapies administered during treatment
- Mentoring/peer support
- Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
Special Programs
- Veterans
- Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
- Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
- Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Active duty military
Contact Information
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