Alexandria VA Medical Center (LA)

2495 Shreveport Hwy Pineville, LA 71360

Alexandria VA Medical Center, set in Pineville, specializes in providing comprehensive care for those struggling with substance use, offering both detoxification services and treatment for co-occurring mental health illnesses or serious emotional disturbances. They are passionate about assisting adults in their journey towards recovery. Various payment methods are accepted at Alexandria VA Medical Center including federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), and private health insurance, easing the financial burden. The expert team at Alexandria VA Medical Center is dedicated to providing superior care in a compassionate and understanding 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; 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

License/Certification/Accreditation: State Substance use treatment agency; The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted: Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance

Special Programs/Groups Offered: Young adults; Veterans; Active duty military; Members of military families; Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders

Assessment/Pre-treatment: Comprehensive mental health assessment; Comprehensive substance use assessment; Interim services for clients; Outreach to persons in the community; Complete medical history/physical exam; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders; Professional interventionist/educational consultant

Testing: Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening; HIV testing; STD testing; TB screening; Metabolic syndrome monitoring; Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV); Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)

Transitional Services: Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education; Outcome follow-up after discharge

Recovery Support Services: Self-help groups; Housing services; Mentoring/peer support; Employment counseling or training

Service Setting (Outpatient, Inpatient, etc.): Outpatient; Intensive outpatient treatment; Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment; Regular outpatient treatment

Detoxification (medical withdrawal) Services: Alcohol Detoxification; Benzodiazepines Detoxification; Cocaine Detoxification; Methamphetamines detoxification; Opioids detoxification; Medication routinely used during detoxification

Education and Counseling Services: HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support; Hepatitis education, counseling, or support; Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis; Substance use disorder education; Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Family counseling; Marital/couples counseling

Medical Services: Hepatitis A (HAV) vaccination; Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccination

Facility Smoking Policy: Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted: Adults

Gender Accepted: Female; Male

Exclusive Services: Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients

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

Facility Vaping Policy: Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services: Acupuncture; Case management service; Domestic violence services, including family or partner; Early intervention for HIV; Mental health services; Social skills development; Transportation assistance; Integrated primary care services; Suicide prevention services

Opioid Medications used in Treatment: Buprenorphine used in Treatment; Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source: Other contracted prescribing entity

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment: Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere; This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Alcohol Disorder Treatment Drug Sources: In-network prescribing entity

Type of Opioid Treatment: Buprenorphine maintenance; Prescribes buprenorphine; Prescribes naltrexone; Relapse prevention with naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies: Acamprosate (Campral®); Buprenorphine with naloxone; Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable); Naltrexone (oral); Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable); Medication for mental disorders; Nicotine replacement; Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation

Treatment Approaches: Anger management; Brief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Motivational interviewing; Matrix Model; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Trauma-related counseling; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy