VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System – Worcester CBOC

About VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System – Worcester CBOC – Worcester

VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System – Worcester CBOC is a Public clinic located in Worcester, MA. VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System – Worcester CBOC specializes in the treatment of Primary Care, Mental Health Care, and Chemical Dependency.

VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System – Worcester CBOC exists “to serve the veteran who served us” through the delivery of timely quality care by staff who demonstrate outstanding customer service. They hope to serve and honor the nation’s veterans following President Lincoln’s promise “To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan”.

VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System – Worcester CBOC 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.

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

Alcoholism Drug Addiction 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.

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

Jonathan Kerr

Acting Executive Director

Dr. Karen Atkinson

Acting Chief of Staff

Catherine Giasson, DNP, MHA, RN, NE-BC, CPHQ

Associate Director Patient Care Services, Nurse Executive

Suzanne Krafft

Acting Associate Director

Noel Morris II

Acting Assistant Director

VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System – Worcester CBOC

About VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System – Worcester CBOC – Worcester

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