About Birmingham VAMC – Bessemer CBOC – Bessemer
Birmingham VAMC–Bessemer CBOC provides outpatient mental and behavioral health care for military personnel, veterans, and families in Bessemer, Alabama, including dedicated programming for adolescents, young adults, seniors, homeless and indigent persons, LGBTQ+ persons, and persons with co-occurring disorders. They offer telehealth care, general outpatient (OP) treatment, and aftercare planning and support. They are accredited by CARF, The Joint Commission, and SAMHSA.
Treatment at Birmingham VAMC–Bessemer CBOC includes medical and mental health assessments, drug and alcohol screenings, personalized care planning, and case management. Referrals for acute and subacute inpatient treatment are available as needed.
Clients in outpatient treatment engage in intensive individual, group, and family counseling drawing on proven modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing. The program also promotes clients’ sustained sobriety through robust, recovery-focused life skills training addressing topics such as coping, self-care, wellness, and relapse prevention. An array of evidence-based complementary therapies is available, including experiential therapy.
Their aftercare services ensure a complete continuum of care aligned with clients’ evolving needs and may include 12 step program facilitation, employment and housing assistance, and referrals for additional services.
In addition to military benefits, Birmingham VAMC–Bessemer CBOC works with most major insurers to offset treatment costs, including Aetna, Cigna, Beacon, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, United Healthcare, and others. Out of network benefits vary. Contact your provider to confirm coverage.
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