Louis A Johnson VA Medical Center

About Louis A Johnson VA Medical Center – Morgantown

Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, provides mental and behavioral health care for military personnel, veterans, and families, including specialized services for adolescents, young adults, seniors, homeless and Indigent persons, LGBTQ+ persons, and persons with co-occurring disorders. They offer medically supervised detox and inpatient, outpatient, and aftercare programming. They are accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF.

Treatment begins with a comprehensive medical and mental health assessment, drug and alcohol screening, and a personalized care plan tailored to clients’ unique recovery needs and goals. Crisis intervention, patient stabilization, and complete case management are included.

Their inpatient programs allow clients to focus on their recovery in a highly structured and supportive environment with round-the-clock clinical supervision. Clients undergoing detox may be prescribed FDA-approved medications to ease withdrawal symptoms and prevent potentially serious complications. Clients also engage in intensive individual, group, and family counseling drawing on proven modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing. The program promotes clients’ sustained sobriety through robust, recovery-focused life skills training addressing topics such as coping, self-care, and relapse prevention. An array of evidence-based complementary therapies is available, including meditation and mindfulness, acupuncture, and experiential therapy.

Their outpatient programs encompass multiple levels of care to align with clients’ evolving needs. Aftercare support may include 12 step program facilitation, step-down assistance, and referrals for additional medical, mental health, and social service programs.

In addition to military insurance, Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center contracts with most major providers to offset treatment costs, including Aetna, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, Anthem, Beacon, United Healthcare, and others. Out of network benefits can vary. Please contact your provider to confirm coverage.

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Accepted Insurance

Mountainside Treatment Center – NYC works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Aetna

Aexcel PPO

Beacon Health

Blue Cross Blue Shield

PHCS (Private Healthcare Systems)

UnitedHealth Group

Other Forms of Payment

Financial Aid Military Insurance Private Insurance Self-Pay Options Sliding Scale Payment Assistance

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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.

Partial Hospitalization Program

A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don’t require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for around 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals.

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.

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.

Barbara Forsha, MSN, RN, CPHQ, CPPS, ET

Executive Director

David DiGiacomo

Associate Director

Gerson Teran, M.D.

Chief of Staff

Piper Knight, DNP, MSN, RN

Associate Director for Patient Care Services

About Louis A Johnson VA Medical Center – Morgantown

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