James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center

About James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center – Altoona

The James E. Zandt Medical Center in Altoona, Pennsylvania, is a Veterans Affair health care clinic. It offers a host of services for veterans and their families. Their mental health program supports you if you are struggling with addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, self harm, PTSD, bipolar disorder, anger, trauma or other issues.

They offer both inpatient and outpatient services as well as telehealth appointments. This clinic offers consultation, evaluation, and treatment for mental and emotional wellness.

All VA healthcare facilities are open around the clock and offer same day help. You don’t need an appointment or a referral to be seen.

Inpatient offerings for psychiatry, psychology and homelessness are available as are residential substance use disorder treatment programs.

You can get outpatient counseling in both group or individual formats. Here, you can tackle relationship issues, psychiatric disorders, personality and addictive behaviors in a safe and confidential space. Trained counselors lead both the one on one and group sessions.

Returning vets can also get transition and care management at this location.

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.

Intensive Outpatient

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.

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

Alcoholism Drug Addiction 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

Derek Coughenour, PT, DPT, MPM, CLD, VHA-CM

Medical Center Director

Christopher Buscema, DPT, FACHE

Associate Director

Angela W. Rowe, DO, MBA, FAOAO

Chief of Staff

Eric Haycisak, MSN, BSN, RN

Acting Associate Director of Patient Care Services

Elizabeth Katrancha, DNP RN

Chief, Quality & Patient Safety

About James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center – Altoona

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Other Forms of Payment

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Aftercare Support

Inpatient

Intensive Outpatient

Medically Assisted Detox

Outpatient

Treatments

Programs

Adult Program

LGBTQ Program

Military Program

Young Adult Program

Amenities

Staff

Derek Coughenour, PT, DPT, MPM, CLD, VHA-CM

Christopher Buscema, DPT, FACHE

Angela W. Rowe, DO, MBA, FAOAO

Eric Haycisak, MSN, BSN, RN

Elizabeth Katrancha, DNP RN

Accreditations

Rehab in Cities Near Altoona, Pennsylvania

James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center

UPMC Western Behavioral Health of the Alleghenies Adult Center for Exceptional Learning (ACEL)

Duncansville Comprehensive Treatment Center

Home Nursing Agency

Lutheran Home

Murray Organization

PA Treatment & Healing – PATH

Cove Forge Behavioral Health Center

Mainstream Counseling

James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center

About James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center – Altoona

Gallery

Other Forms of Payment

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Aftercare Support

Inpatient

Intensive Outpatient

Medically Assisted Detox

Outpatient

Treatments

Programs

Adult Program

LGBTQ Program

Military Program

Young Adult Program

Amenities

Staff

Derek Coughenour, PT, DPT, MPM, CLD, VHA-CM

Christopher Buscema, DPT, FACHE

Angela W. Rowe, DO, MBA, FAOAO

Eric Haycisak, MSN, BSN, RN

Elizabeth Katrancha, DNP RN

Accreditations

Rehab in Cities Near Altoona, Pennsylvania

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