Hammond VA Clinic

About Hammond VA Clinic – Hammond, Louisiana

Hammond VA Clinic is part of the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System. This outpatient facility serves veterans in Hammond, Louisiana and neighboring communities. An integral component of their specialty healthcare services is treatment for substance use disorders (SUD). They can even address co-occurring conditions for veterans dealing with both addictive disorders and mental issues.

They equip you with the tools to overcome these conditions and live a productive life. They offer both inpatient and outpatient treatment options. Their inpatient services may involve detox and inpatient rehabilitation at their residential facility. This program is suitable if you’re dealing with severe symptoms of substance misuse.

Detox is all about removing addiction related toxins from your body after intake assessment. The procedure takes place in a highly therapeutic setting and involves 24/7 monitoring by skilled medical professionals. They may administer meds and counseling to ensure that your withdrawal is painless and comfy.

You’ll immediately transition to inpatient rehabilitation upon stabilization. This highly structured program involves intense therapy with round the clock support by the clinical team. You’ll participate in evidence based individual counseling and group therapy to address the psychological issues fueling your substance misuse. The goal is to help you tackle negative emotions, thoughts and feelings that encourage unhealthy habits like substance misuse. They equip you with healthier coping skills that promote sober living and prevent relapsing.

Group therapy inspires community support and engagement that makes you feel less lonely in recovery. You’ll interact with and share experiences with peers facing similar behavioral challenges. It’s a great way to build relationships, master social interaction and learn how to communicate effectively. You may also learn how to solve problems, make better decisions and resolve conflicts. These are essential for lasting sobriety.

You’ll participate in educational sessions as well. This can grant you deeper insight into addiction, recovery and mental health. The sessions may cover coping skills, relapse prevention and strategies to maintain lasting sobriety. When you’re equipped with this practical knowledge it becomes easier to make better decisions that improve your wellbeing.

Your personalized care will include medication assisted treatment if you’re dealing with opioid or alcohol misuse. The technique uses meds approved by the FDA alongside counseling to support recovery. This approach addresses both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction. Medication management services are also available to support folks with co-occurring conditions.

You can step down to their outpatient program for continued support after the inpatient treatment. This program is also suitable if you’re seeking flexible treatment for moderate to mild symptoms. It involves group and individual counseling alongside educational programs that emphasize skill building. Sessions are designed to fit your schedule. So you won’t have to mix work or school to receive therapy.

Their comprehensive addiction recovery programming incorporates social support services. This includes support for homeless veterans, unemployment assistance and health maintenance. I like that they accept various private and public insurance including Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE. You even can fund your treatment via VA financial hardship assistance if eligible.

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Fernando O. Rivera

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Randolph Roig

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Jack W. Gootee

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Martha Smith

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Mark Morgan

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