About Joliet VA Clinic – Joliet
The Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital is in Hines, Illinois, and has community based outpatient clinics (CBOC) throughout the surrounding area. One of the CBOCs is the Joliet VA Clinic at 1201 Eagle Street in Joliet. The outpatient clinic in Joliet offers several services, including addiction and mental health treatment. You can use your VA benefits along with private insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid plans.
The outpatient clinic is only an hour from Chicago but it’s in a quiet area only two miles from the beautiful Pilcher Park Nature Center. The nature center has bike trails, scenic hiking trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, and more than 640 acres of wildlife habitat.
If you’re seeking treatment, you can walk into the office with or without an appointment. You’ll have access to short term outpatient counseling or intensive outpatient treatment. If you need inpatient SUD treatment, they’ll refer you to the nearest inpatient center.
Treatment includes evidence based therapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and other therapy modalities. Clients can also receive medication assisted treatment (MAT) for alcohol, opioid, and nicotine use disorders.
Some of the other services at this clinic include optometry, podiatry, primary care, and women’s care. Podiatry services include diabetic foot care, skin and nail conditions, and more.
Their Women Veterans treatment includes services to meet the unique needs of women. One of the services women may like is the lifestyle wellness program. This service includes whole health coaching to help women achieve their health related goals. There are also Veteran led courses that empower you to take control of your health and wellness.
Regular primary care services are offered at this location. These include blood work and labs, radiology, mental health, social services, and Telehealth video visits. The nice thing about Telehealth is you can get from the comfort of your home.
