Philadelphia VAMC – Burlington County Clinic - Addiction Treatment Services

About Philadelphia VAMC – Burlington County Clinic – Evesham

Philadelphia VAMC – Burlington County Clinic in Marlton, New Jersey is an integrated outpatient clinic offering primary medical care alongside specialty services like mental health support including substance use disorders. They serve veterans and their families, delivering tailored care that promotes the general well being of those who served our nation. The clinic accepts Medicaid, Medicare and TRICARE alongside several private insurance providers. Financial aid is available for eligible veterans as well.

The facility is a mile north of downtown Marlton and 0.5 miles south of Route 70 for direct route access to nearby Philadelphia and Cherry Hill. Public transportation here is well-developed which makes transit access to the clinic a breeze.

The stresses of combat, exposure to trauma and the challenges of reintegrating into civilian life after service may lead to addictive behavior. If you or your dependent is struggling with substance use issues, Burlington County VA Clinic can equip you with the tools to overcome that.

Their tailored and confidential outpatient substance use care can set you on a path to lasting healing. They even provide same-day help, which means that you can receive immediate support without delay.

Outpatient services here begin with a consultation and clinical evaluation. Following evaluation, you’ll work with the care team to create personalized care plans that guide your healing journey.

They mainly offer individual and group therapy in a supportive setting to help you address underlying psychological issues and develop effective coping strategies to prevent relapse and rebuild your life. Your tailored care may also involve medication assisted treatment if you’re struggling with opioid use issues. This technique involves using FDA-approved meds to curb cravings and help you manage painful withdrawal symptoms. When paired with behavioral therapy, this approach can deliver lasting abstinence and well-rounded care.

Burlington County VA Clinic can also help you manage common skin conditions like abscesses, skin ulcers and cellulitis that arise from IV drug use. Skincare experts from their dermatologist department can help you take care of these conditions and other related skin issues as part of holistic care to foster whole-person recovery.

Social workers can link you to VA community resources to tackle needs like housing, employment and transportation and legal issues as you move forward. This helps you maintain stability and stick to your recovery plan long term.

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).

Intervention Services

Intervention services helps family or friends of addicts stage an intervention, which is a meeting in which loved ones share their concerns and attempt to get an addict into treatment. Professional intervention specialists can help loved ones organize, gather, and communicate with an addict. They can guide intervention participants in describing the damage the addict's behavior is causing and that outside help is necessary to address the addiction. The ideal outcome of an intervention is for the addict to go to rehab and get the help they need.

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.

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

Karen Flaherty-Oxler, MSN, RN

Director

Kaneen B. Allen, DHCE, MHA

Deputy Director

John J. Kelly, MD

Chief of Staff

Bob Askey, MBA, AAS CA

Associate Director

Lynn Ives, MSN, RN, PMH-BC

Acting Associate Director of Patient Care Services

Michelle Goetz, MBA HCM, FACHE

Assistant Director

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