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Cambridge VA Outpatient Clinic (MD)

830 Chesapeake Dr Cambridge, MD 21613

Cambridge VA Outpatient Clinic, in Cambridge, is dedicated to providing a broad range of services, from detoxification to mental health treatment, and care for co-occurring disorders. They are committed to helping adults, and seniors navigate their recovery journey by providing a detoxification program, mental health therapy, and comprehensive care for those with co-occurring disorders. They offer a variety of payment methods including medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and u.s. department of va funds for their services. The staff at Cambridge VA Outpatient Clinic is dedicated to providing expert care in a supportive environment.

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A drug treatment facility provides an array of crucial services, including inpatient and outpatient treatment, substance use treatment, detoxification, and mental health support. The inpatient and outpatient programs offer structured therapy sessions and recovery guidance, catering to varying patient needs. Substance use treatment addresses specific drug dependencies, facilitating a safer path towards sobriety. Detoxification services aid in the physical cleansing of harmful substances, while mental health support ensures holistic recovery, helping individuals cope with psychological challenges accompanying addiction.

Type of Care: Substance use treatment; Mental health treatment; Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults / serious emotional disturbance in children

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public): Federal Government; U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted: Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; U.S. Department of VA funds

Payment Assistance Available: Payment assistance (check with facility for details)

Special Programs/Groups Offered: Young adults; Seniors or older adults; Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning (LGBTQ); Veterans; Active duty military; Members of military families; Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Clients with HIV or AIDS; Clients who have experienced trauma; Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI); Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)

Assessment/Pre-treatment: Screening for tobacco use

Testing: Metabolic syndrome monitoring

Recovery Support Services: Mentoring/peer support

Service Setting (Outpatient, Inpatient, etc.): Outpatient

Education and Counseling Services: Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy: Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted: Adults; Seniors

Language Services: Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing

Facility Type: Veterans Affairs Medical Center or other VA healthcare facility

Facility Vaping Policy: Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services: Chronic disease/illness management; Diet and exercise counseling; Family psychoeducation; Illness management and recovery; Case management service; Integrated primary care services; Suicide prevention services

Pharmacotherapies: Chlorpromazine; Fluphenazine; Haloperidol; Perphenazine; Pimozide; Prochlorperazine; Thiothixene; Trifluoperazine; Aripiprazole; Clozapine; Lurasidone; Olanzapine; Paliperidone; Quetiapine; Risperidone; Ziprasidone; Nicotine replacement; Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation; Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI

Treatment Approaches: Cognitive behavioral therapy; Couples/family therapy; Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment; Individual psychotherapy; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; Abnormal involuntary movement scale

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Chronic disease/illness management

A structured approach aimed at enhancing healthcare for individuals with chronic diseases. The core elements of most CDM approaches include patient self-management, physician education, and organizational support. A range of strategies are used at Cambridge VA Outpatient Clinic, including case management, continuous quality improvement, disease management (DM), and the chronic care model (CCM).

Diet and exercise counseling

Cambridge VA Outpatient Clinic may offer information and support (such as training in skills and access to resources) to individuals with an emphasis on the relationship between physical and mental health. Diet and exercise counseling helps individuals make informed decisions regarding: (1) proper nutrition and healthy eating habits, as well as food choices that enhance health and/or aid in weight management; and (2) selecting physical activities that promote overall health and fitness, with a focus on reducing the risk of chronic diseases and supporting recovery.

Family psychoeducation

Refers to Cambridge VA Outpatient Clinic aiming to assist consumers, their families and supporters in understanding mental illness, developing effective coping strategies, reducing family tension, providing social support, focusing on the future, and finding ways to aid in recovery through relationship building, education, collaboration, and problem-solving. This includes learning about mental illness, mastering new methods of managing it, and offering encouragement to one another.

Illness management and recovery

Involves a standardized individual or group approach at Cambridge VA Outpatient Clinic that incorporates five evidence-based practices, including psychoeducation, behavioral tailoring, relapse prevention training, coping skills training, and social skills training.

Case management service

A service that provides assistance to individuals and families in coordinating necessary support and resources through a designated case manager. The case manager assesses the needs of clients and their families and arranges for various services such as mental health care, social work, healthcare, education, employment training, recreational activities, transportation, advocacy, and respite care as needed.

Integrated primary care services

Offers comprehensive healthcare services to individuals struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues. The services aim to address chronic health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease, which can be exacerbated by unhealthy habits such as lack of physical activity, poor nutrition, and smoking. The program includes screening, coordination between behavioral and medical healthcare providers, and connecting patients to resources to support overall well-being and positive outcomes.

Suicide prevention services

Involve identifying potential warning signs; educating staff on recognizing signs of suicidal behavior and evaluating risk; and managing patients who are at risk of suicide by providing appropriate interventions, such as treating underlying mental health or substance use disorders, administering psychotropic medications, offering supportive services, and providing education. Hotlines also allow individuals to reach the closest suicide prevention mental health provider in Cambridge for assistance.

*The source of the presented data is SAMHSA, (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration).

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Zi James-Flores

Year 2017

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Friendly staff and that saying a lot. I have been to a few VA's where the staff were rude and entitled as if they were doing us a favor. Service was quick and efficient.

Regina White

Year 2019

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Year 2018

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Year 2017

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Year 2016

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Robin Callaway

Year 2020

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This is insanity at best the main appointment number can't schedule lab appointments at the Cambridge VA so they send you to their number and you go in a vicious circle. Why isn't one of the options on the Cambridge VA the lab office …

Matt Robinson

Year 2016

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Nichole Howard

Year 2019

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First time I’ve gone to the VA here in Maryland since I transferred from Delaware. The staff was very kind helpful and thorough start to finish. I didn’t have an appointment and they made sure to get me in regardless so my treatment …

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