Milwaukee VA Medical Center – Union Grove Community Outpatient Clinic

About Milwaukee VA Medical Center – Union Grove Community Outpatient Clinic – Union Grove

Milwaukee VA Medical Center – Union Grove Community Outpatient Clinic in Union Grove, Wisconsin, offers a range of medical services, including mental health, behavioral health and drug rehab support for veterans of all ages, ethnicities and walks of life, including LGBTQ+ individuals. Levels of care include outpatient treatment, inpatient treatment and medication assisted treatment.

Medication assisted treatment is offered as part of all of Union Grove’s treatment programs. They primarily use medications such as methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone, acamprosate and disulfiram to help manage addiction. Medical staff can help individuals determine whether medication assisted treatment is the right choice for them.

Outpatient at Union Grove provides evidence based support for veterans struggling with addiction as well as concurrent mental health issues. Initial psychological evaluations are offered, alongside case management services. Individual and group therapy are also provided. Modalities include cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and motivational enhancement therapy. Telehealth options and medication assisted treatment are also available.

Union Grove’s inpatient program helps support veterans dealing with addiction, homelessness, mental health issues and unemployment through its personalized treatment plans. Treatment may include individual and group therapy, educational programs, case management and medication assisted treatment for those who need it. Union Grove’s inpatient program aims to see individuals through to a sustainable and long term recovery through enhanced social and community support.

Union Grove accepts self pay, Medicaid, Medicare and military insurance. They also work with many commercial insurance options including Aetna, Cigna, Humana and United Healthcare. Clients are always advised to check coverage with individual providers regarding out of network benefits.

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.

Sober Living Homes

Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.

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.

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

James D. McLain

Executive Director

Andreea Anton, MD

Chief of Staff

Laurie Vail, MLS, ASCP

Associate Director

Milwaukee VA Medical Center – Union Grove Community Outpatient Clinic

About Milwaukee VA Medical Center – Union Grove Community Outpatient Clinic – Union Grove

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