Tomah VA Medical Center

About Tomah VA Medical Center – Tomah

Tomah VA Medical Center, in Tomah, Wisconsin, provides mental and behavioral health care for military personnel, veterans, and families, including dedicated services for adolescents, young adults, seniors, LGBTQ+ persons, homeless and indigent persons, and persons with co-occurring disorders. They offer medically supervised detox and inpatient, outpatient, sober living, and aftercare programming.

Treatment at Tomah VA Medical Center includes a comprehensive medical and mental health assessment, drug and alcohol screenings, personalized care planning, and complete case management.

Clients in inpatient care receive round-the-clock medical supervision and the highest level of structure and support. Those undergoing detox may be prescribed FDA-approved medications to ease withdrawal symptoms and prevent potentially serious complications. Clients also engage in intensive, trauma-informed individual, group, and family counseling and robust, recovery-focused life skills training addressing topics such as coping, self-care, and relapse prevention. An array of evidence-based complementary therapies is available, including fitness, recreational, and experiential therapy.

Their outpatient programs encompass multiple levels of care to align with clients’ evolving needs. Aftercare support may include step-down assistance, 12 step program facilitation, sober living transitions, and referrals for additional services.

In addition to military insurance benefits, Tomah VA Medical Center works with most major insurance providers, which may include Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, Humana, Magellan, Beacon, BlueCross BlueShield, United Healthcare, and others. Out of network benefits vary. Contact your provider to confirm coverage.

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.

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

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.

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 Long, MSN, RN

Medical Center Director VA Tomah health care

Robert Morrison, MD

Acting Chief of Staff VA Tomah health care

Accreditations

About Tomah VA Medical Center – Tomah

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Other Forms of Payment

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

12-Step

Aftercare Support

Inpatient

Intensive Outpatient

Medically Assisted Detox

Outpatient

Sober Living Homes

Treatments

Programs

Adult Program

Military Program

Young Adult Program

Amenities

Staff

Karen Long, MSN, RN

Robert Morrison, MD

Accreditations

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Tomah VA Medical Center

About Tomah VA Medical Center – Tomah

Gallery

Other Forms of Payment

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

12-Step

Aftercare Support

Inpatient

Intensive Outpatient

Medically Assisted Detox

Outpatient

Sober Living Homes

Treatments

Programs

Adult Program

Military Program

Young Adult Program

Amenities

Staff

Karen Long, MSN, RN

Robert Morrison, MD

Accreditations

Rehab in Cities Near Tomah, Wisconsin

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