Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center – Uptown Division

About Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center – Uptown Division – Augusta

Augusta VA Medical Center-Uptown, located in Augusta, Georgia, is an addiction and mental health treatment center that offers drug rehab services to patients suffering from alcoholism, drug addiction, and related dual diagnosis conditions. They offer 24/7 inpatient and outpatient care, and have special treatment options for LGBTQ+ veterans.

Their inpatient program gives veterans round the clock care and a variety of treatments to help them overcome their addictions, such as individual therapy and group counseling.

Their outpatient program is for those with less severe cases of addiction who are seeking a variety of treatment options throughout the day. These services include individual therapy and group counseling.

Augusta VA Medical Center-Uptown may accept most commercial insurances, including Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, United Healthcare and others. Contact your provider to check coverage because out of network benefits may vary.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Aftercare Support

Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

Inpatient

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Outpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Partial Hospitalization Program

A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don’t require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for around 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals.

Treatments

Alcoholism Drug Addiction Dual Diagnosis Mental Health and Substance Abuse Opioid Addiction

Programs

Adult Program

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Young Adult Program

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Staff

Robin E Jackson, PhD

Medical Center Director

Oscar G. Rodriguez

Deputy Executive Director

Kimberly Booker

Associate Director

Karin Cooke

Associate Director for Patient Care Services

Lennox A. Wildman Sr, BS, MAEd

Assistant Medical Center Director

Accreditations

Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center – Uptown Division

About Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center – Uptown Division – Augusta

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