VA Connecticut Healthcare System – Willimantic CBOC

Located in Willimantic, Connecticut, VA Connecticut Healthcare System – Willimantic CBOC provides addiction treatment to veterans who are dealing not only with substance abuse disorders but dual diagnosis disorders as well. Co-occurring mental health conditions are very common in addiction, but they’re especially common when someone experiences a lot of trauma. This is often the case with veterans who have seen a lot during their time on active duty. Many times mental health conditions such as PTSD, depression, anxiety and schizophrenia can become prevalent in the lives of veterans who have suffered during their time in the military. This is why it’s very important that virtually all of these veteran clinics provide dual diagnosis treatment alongside addiction care. This center is also welcoming to anyone who is a part of the LGBTQ+ community who may need specialized care. The level of care at this clinic falls under the outpatient category, since you will be able to return home after treatment is over for the day. Aside from this, they offer health maintenance services, community support, and of course, counseling services.

The counseling services at this outpatient clinic cover quite a bit. While they don’t offer residential treatment, you’ll find a great deal of help with their individual therapy, group therapy, and marriage or relationship counseling options. They also offer medication assisted treatment for those who have severe addictions that require medication for a safe detox. This is very important since some withdrawal effects can be harmful to the individual, or at the very least, extremely challenging and uncomfortable. Medication such as Vivitrol can help lessen some of those uncomfortable cravings and withdrawal symptoms.