obert D. Maxwell Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic

About obert D. Maxwell Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic – Bend

The Bend VA Clinic, now known as the Robert D. Maxwell Department of Veterans Affairs, is an outpatient clinic located in Bend, Oregon. The facility provides a range of services that address the medical and mental health needs of veterans and their families.

There’s a dedicated mental health department here. Through this department, clients have access to addiction treatment services including substance abuse counseling, intervention, and referrals to more comprehensive supports like detox and inpatient treatment.

They accept VA benefits here. Telehealthcare is also available for more flexible access to treatment.

Their mental health and addiction treatment services here are clinical in nature but are backed by health professionals who understand the unique struggles you face as a veteran. Your treatment team will work collaboratively to address the unique struggles you’re facing while providing compassionate support and holistic recovery approaches when available.

Their Mental Health Care Department offers supportive care to address mental health struggles and coexisting substance abuse struggles you’re facing, regardless of whether they were brought on because of your time in service, before, or after.

The behavioral health specialists here assess, evaluate, and diagnose specific struggles you may have. They’re also equipped to address even the most complex mental health struggles such as schizophrenia and OCD, and mood disorders.

There are different specialized veteran care services here including women’s healthcare and trauma informed care for veterans returning back to civilian life from their military service.

There are dedicated case management services to connect you to programs within the VA network and in your community as well. There are even nutrition, dietary, and food support services offered by a registered dietitian to help you address food related health concerns that apply.

If there are other services you need and they aren’t available here at this clinic, you can get referred to a nearby VA health clinic that can help you.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

12-Step

12 step programs such as Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous are support group style programs for individuals who are experiencing alcohol or substance use disorder. At Evoke they use a holistic model of addiction care that includes using 12 step programs. These programs are an integral part of most relapse prevention plans and provide continued support and accountability that support sobriety.

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.

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

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.

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).

Staff

David Wood

Interim Medical Center Director

Karla Azcuy, MHA, FACHE

Deputy Director

Brittany Palaniuk

Acting Associate Director

Sahana Misra, MD

Chief of Staff

David Kagen

Deputy Chief of Staff

Clare O’Geary

Deputy Director for Patient Care Services & Chief Nursing Officer

Jessica Flanary

Deputy Chief Nurse Executive

obert D. Maxwell Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic

About obert D. Maxwell Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic – Bend

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