Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center

About Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center – Long Beach

Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center in Long Beach, California, offers mental health care and substance abuse recovery to qualifying veterans and military personnel. They offer same day appointments and walk in services on an outpatient basis. If you require detox or a more intensive inpatient therapy, you may be referred to another location. This clinic also offers telehealth appointments.

They offer individual and group counseling services for addiction and mental health issues, such as PTSD, anxiety, self harming behaviors and OCD. They have recovery coordinators that will work with you to figure out the best plan to help you get started on your journey to recovery. They understand that veterans may have underlying issues that have triggered the substance abuse disorder and will work with you through therapy to figure out the issue and recover from both mental health issues and substance abuse.

If you are already a VA patient you can reach out to your primary provider to assist you with getting an appointment with VA mental health. If you are not already a VA patient, please get in touch with the VA mental health department to get an appointment set up. You may qualify for help without enrolling in VA Health care.

Several former patients have said that the staff is great and caring. One former patient claimed that they really helped him get his life together and on the right track, despite his ongoing mental issues. He now owns two businesses and a house.

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.

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

Alcoholism Drug Addiction Dual Diagnosis Mental Health and Substance Abuse Opioid Addiction

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

Christina White

Acting Medical Center Director VA Long Beach Health Care

Chelsea Childress, MBA

Acting Deputy Director VA Long Beach Health Care

Bindu Swaroop, MD

Chief of Staff VA Long Beach Health Care

Usha Subramanian, MD

Deputy Chief of Staff VA Long Beach Health Care

Lia Kraemer, PhD

Associate Director VA Long Beach Health Care

Cory B Ramsey, DNP, RN, NEA-BC

Associate Director for Patient Care Services, Chief Nurse Executive VA Long Beach Health Care

Charmaine Mainor, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CENP

Deputy Associate Director for Patient Care Services VA Long Beach Health Care

Accreditations

About Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center – Long Beach

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Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

24-Hour Clinical Care

Aftercare Support

Inpatient

Intensive Outpatient

Medically Assisted Detox

Outpatient

Partial Hospitalization Program

Treatments

Programs

Adult Program

LGBTQ Program

Military Program

Young Adult Program

Amenities

Staff

Christina White

Chelsea Childress, MBA

Bindu Swaroop, MD

Usha Subramanian, MD

Lia Kraemer, PhD

Cory B Ramsey, DNP, RN, NEA-BC

Charmaine Mainor, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CENP

Accreditations

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Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center

About Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center – Long Beach

Gallery

Other Forms of Payment

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

24-Hour Clinical Care

Aftercare Support

Inpatient

Intensive Outpatient

Medically Assisted Detox

Outpatient

Partial Hospitalization Program

Treatments

Programs

Adult Program

LGBTQ Program

Military Program

Young Adult Program

Amenities

Staff

Christina White

Chelsea Childress, MBA

Bindu Swaroop, MD

Usha Subramanian, MD

Lia Kraemer, PhD

Cory B Ramsey, DNP, RN, NEA-BC

Charmaine Mainor, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CENP

Accreditations

Rehab in Cities Near Long Beach, California

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