Jackson VA Clinic

About Jackson VA Clinic – Jackson

Jackson VA Clinic in Jackson, Tennessee, offers primary medical care to support the health and wellbeing of veterans and their families. They also offer specialty services like vision care and can help veterans navigate substance use issues or related behavioral health challenges. Emphasis is on quality and low-cost care delivery to ensure broader access among veterans. They accept Medicaid, Medicare and TRICARE alongside various commercial insurances. You can even qualify for financial and transportation aid if you meet the eligibility criteria.

Jackson VA Clinic is situated at Old Hickory Blvd, a minute walk from US Highway 45 Bypass in North Jackson. JTA Bus Route 4 operates in this location and can get you close to the clinic. Free parking is available if you’re driving a private vehicle.

Jackson VA Clinic is highly rated by veterans who have received care there. Their outpatient services enhance flexibility by allowing you to receive quality care while maintaining your job and daily responsibilities.

Jackson VA Clinic mainly focuses on primary medical care like routine check-ups, chronic disease management and vaccination. They can also support your struggle with substance use issues or mental health challenges. You can visit the clinic for evaluation or assessment if you suspect you or your dependent is struggling with substance use disorder or related conditions. This is the first step toward getting the right support for lasting recovery.

During assessment, you’ll discuss your lifestyle, substance use history and mental health with a clinician or care provider. This helps them identify underlying issues and create a personalized recovery plan tailored to your unique needs.

Your treatment plan may involve detox and inpatient residential care for severe substance use issues or outpatient care for mild symptoms. Medication assisted treatment (MAT) is also accessible. Following personalized care planning, your care provider will connect you to a clinic within the Memphis VAMC network that offers the appropriate level of care.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

24-Hour Clinical Care

24 hour clinical care provides close medical supervision for individuals in the early stages of recovery. Medical professionals monitor individuals around the clock for complications and provide immediate intervention when needed.

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.

Treatments

Dual Diagnosis Mental Health

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

Joseph P. Vaughn, MBA

Medical Center Director

Michael A. Nichols, MS

Associate Medical Center

Thomas C. Ferguson, MD

Chief of Staff

Gail K. Berntson, MD

Deputy Chief of Staff

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