About St. Albans VA Medical Center – Jamaica
St. Albans VA Medical Center helps veterans residing in and around Queens, New York. They do this by offering outpatient addiction treatment services for any veteran struggling to quit drugs or alcohol addictions on their own. Their services aren’t just limited to that, though. They can also help treat co-occurring mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, PTSD, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
Unfortunately, serving time in the armed forces can understandably bring about trauma and contribute to co-occurring disorders. That is why it’s so beneficial for veterans to get the help they deserve at these clinics.
It is important to note that this clinic only offers outpatient treatment. If you require round-the-clock care, such as at an inpatient or residential center then you may need to be referred to a different nearby center.
It can also be difficult to detox properly on your own, which is why medication assisted treatment (MAT) is so important as well. Their MAT program can help you detox safely by reducing your withdrawal symptoms and uncomfortable urges. Some common medications used for the process include Suboxone and Vivitrol.
There are also specialized services for those who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community, including hormone therapy. They also provide services such as health maintenance and community support.
This outpatient center also offers counseling services, as one would expect. These services include individual therapy, group therapy and marriage or relationship counseling. These all help a great deal in identifying problematic patterns in one’s behavior, learning coping skills, and just overall confronting past traumas.
