El Paso VA Medical Center (TX)

5001 N Piedras St El Paso, TX 79930

Nestled in El Paso, El Paso VA Medical Center provides comprehensive care for those dealing with substance use issues, offering both detoxification services and treatment for co-occurring mental health illnesses or serious emotional disturbances. Their focus is on empowering adults, and seniors on their journey towards balanced health. Various payment methods are accepted at El Paso VA Medical Center including Federal funding options, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), and private health insurance to support accessibility. At El Paso VA Medical Center, the expert team is dedicated to providing quality care in a compassionate setting.

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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; Detoxification; 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: The Joint Commission; Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted: Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance

Special Programs/Groups Offered: Young adults; Adult women; Adult men; Seniors or older adults; Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning (LGBTQ); Veterans; Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients; Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders; Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence; Clients who have experienced trauma

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 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; Recovery coach; Mentoring/peer support; Employment counseling or training

Other Services: Treatment for gambling disorder; Treatment for other addiction disorder

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

Detoxification (medical withdrawal) Services: 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; Seniors

Gender Accepted: Female; Male

Language Services: Spanish

Facility Vaping Policy: Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services: Case management service; Domestic violence services, including family or partner; Mental health services; Social skills development; Transportation assistance; 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: This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Alcohol Disorder Treatment Drug Sources: In-network prescribing entity

Type of Opioid Treatment: Buprenorphine detoxification; Buprenorphine maintenance; Prescribes buprenorphine; Prescribes naltrexone; Relapse prevention with naltrexone; Lofexidine/clonidine detoxification

Pharmacotherapies: Acamprosate (Campral®); Disulfiram; Buprenorphine with naloxone; Naltrexone (oral); Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable); Medications for HIV treatment; Medications for Hepatitis C treatment; Clonidine; Medication for mental disorders; Medications for pre-exposure to prophylaxis; 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; 12-step facilitation

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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.

Domestic violence services, including family or partner

Offer support and protection to individuals who have experienced domestic violence.

Mental health services

Psychological services that involve evaluating, diagnosing, treating, or providing counseling to individuals or groups to help relieve mental or emotional illnesses, symptoms, conditions, or disorders.

Social skills development

Helps clients develop and improve their social skills. The program maybe offered by El Paso VA Medical Center and typically involves a range of interventions, such as group therapy, behavioral therapy, and coaching, designed to teach clients the skills needed to build healthy relationships, communicate effectively, and cope with social situations. This service can be particularly beneficial for individuals with substance use disorders who may have difficulties with social interactions and may help to improve their overall quality of life and social functioning.

Transportation assistance

Provides support to clients who may have difficulty accessing the El Paso VA Medical Center facility due to transportation challenges. The service may include arranging transportation for clients to and from the facility, providing public transportation information, or offering financial assistance for transportation costs. This service can be critical in ensuring that clients have regular access to treatment in El Paso or the area the individual resides, and can help to reduce barriers to care for individuals who may be unable to attend treatment sessions without support.

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 El Paso for assistance.

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

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