Cincinnati VA Medical Center – Georgetown Community Based Outpatient Clinic

About Cincinnati VA Medical Center – Georgetown Community Based Outpatient Clinic – Georgetown

The Georgetown VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic provides treatment for Chemical Dependency and Behavioral Health in an outpatient setting. The Georgetown VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic is located in Georgetown, Ohio.

Cincinnati VA Medical Center – Georgetown Community Based Outpatient Clinic exists “to serve the veteran who served us” through the delivery of timely quality care by staff who demonstrate outstanding customer service. They hope to serve and honor the nation’s veterans following President Lincoln’s promise “To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan”.

The Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is an intensive, time-limited outpatient psychiatric treatment for Veterans with a primary psychiatric illness who do not require hospitalization. The PHP team consists of professionals from psychiatry, psychology, social work, nursing, occupational therapy, and recreational therapy. The primary treatment modality is group therapy, with additional individual case management.

The Psychiatric Emergency Center (PEC) serves as an emergency walk-in clinic for Veterans presenting with a variety of mental health symptoms, including suicidal or homicidal ideation and substance abuse problems. PEC staff assess Veterans, often initiate treatment, and refer Veterans to inpatient or outpatient mental health services within the Cincinnati VA Medical Center.

The Mental Health Intensive Case Management (MHICM) team provides community outreach services to Veterans with longer lasting serious mental health problems. The goal of the MHICM program is to improve the quality of life of Veterans. The Suicide Prevention team helps identify Veterans who are at high risk for suicide and coordinates enhanced care as needed. The Suicide Prevention team also provides public relations and community education/outreach regarding suicide prevention.

Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) is an outreach program for homeless Veterans including those with mental health and substance abuse problems. They help them find and use VA services along with community resources to end homelessness and improve their mental, emotional and physical health

The Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Program provides assistance to all Veterans with any VA healthcare issues related to MST.
This includes: education about lifetime free MST-related healthcare at VA for Veterans endorsing MST; individual consultation regarding MST healthcare needs, including treatment and billing problems related to MST-care; connection to any needed VA resources for healthcare, including mental health care; coordination with Veteran Service Officers for exploration of Service Connection, if appropriate, and the courage Group (12 week psychotherapy group for Veterans who experienced MST)

Mental Health Clinics are located throughout the Cincinnati VA Medical Center, including the main hospital and Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). Mental Health Clinics are staffed by psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and nurses who treat Veterans with a variety of mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis.

The Substance Abuse/Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (SA/PTSD) program provides services to Veterans with both substance abuse and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Utilizing the evidence-based Seeking Safety model, the SA/PTSD program offers structured group therapy. Motivational Interviewing and limited individual therapy are also available.

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.

Medically Assisted Detox

Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.

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.

Sober Living Homes

Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.

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.

LGBTQ Program

Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.

Military Program

Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

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

Jaime Areizaga-Soto

Chairman of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals

Tanya Bradsher

VA Deputy Secretary

Kurt DelBene

Assistant Secretary for Information & CIO

Margaret “Meg” Kabat

VA Chief of Staff

Edward J. Murray

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Management & Deputy CFO

Cincinnati VA Medical Center – Georgetown Community Based Outpatient Clinic

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