Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center – Sault Ste. Marie Area Clinic

About Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center – Sault Ste. Marie Area Clinic – Sault Ste. Marie

Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center – Sault Ste. Marie Area Clinic is a public clinic located in Sault Sainte Marie, MI. Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center – Sault Ste. Marie Area Clinic specializes in the treatment of Primary Care and Mental Health Care.

Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center – Sault Ste. Marie Area Clinic honors America’s Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. They work to fulfill President Lincoln’s promise “To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan”.

The VA provides Military Sexual Trauma (MST) counseling and treatment in a free and confidential manner. The treatment is for both male and female veterans for mental and physical conditions. Military Sexual Trauma (MS) is the term used to refer to sexual assault or sexual harassment that occurred while the Veteran was in the military.

They also provide Veterans with Telehealth, for access to health care that is timely, more convenient and easier to access through the use of new healthcare technology including video conferencing and health monitoring devices that can connect patients to their health care team.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VHA) is committed to providing quality care to all Veterans including lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Veterans. Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center seeks to promote the health, welfare, and dignity of LGBT Veterans and their families.

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).

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

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).

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

John Shealey, DBA, MBA, MHA

Medical Center Director

Mark H. Kadowaki, MD, MBA

Chief of Staff

Thad Q. Strom, PhD, ABPP

Associate Medical Center Director

Tara Zoeller, MSN, RN

Associate Director, Nursing and Patient Care Service

Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center – Sault Ste. Marie Area Clinic

About Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center – Sault Ste. Marie Area Clinic – Sault Ste. Marie

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