VA Finger Lakes Healthcare – Elmira VA Clinic

About VA Finger Lakes Healthcare – Elmira VA Clinic – Elmira

The VA Finger Lakes Healthcare – Elmira VA Clinic is a center for veterans who need outpatient treatment to overcome drug or alcohol addiction in Elmira, New York. This VA center will provide addiction treatment to you in a community outpatient setting where you will be among peers battling the same issues as yourself.

Military veterans and their family members can access a variety of healthcare services at Elmira VA Clinic. If you’re looking for help addressing mental health or substance abuse issues, you’re in the right place. You’ll find ’em based in Elmira, New York. They accept Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE and other private insurance plans.

Clients can get help here for a range of mental and behavioral health issues including depression, anxiety, PTSD, self-harming behaviors and addiction. Inpatient and outpatient services are available after clients have undergone relevant consultations and evaluations. Referrals aren’t required and appointments can be scheduled within relatively short wait times. Same-day appointments are available for urgent issues as well as telehealth visits and appointments, and walk-in express care.

Programs here are designed to provide mental health services, drug rehab, health maintenance and support as part of a holistic recovery service. These programs can include psychiatry and psychology services as well as specialized services for homeless veterans. Targeted addiction treatment is also available including residential drug rehab programs as needed.

As for what former clients have to say, feedback is largely positive. Many describe the care here as nothing short of amazing which is great to see. Others express gratitude for speedy services that allow individuals to be seen by a professional as soon as possible, along with the facility’s flexible scheduling and caring staff.

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.

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

Mental Health

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

Bruce Tucker

Executive Director

Shawn J. De Fries, MS, MBA, RHIA, FACHE

Associate Director

Kenneth Piazza, MHSA, CPHQ, FACHE

Assistant Medical Center Director

Satish Annadata, MD, MPH, MBA

Chief of Staff

Michelle Santos Martinez, RN, MSN, MHA

Associate Director for Patient and Nursing Services

VA Finger Lakes Healthcare – Elmira VA Clinic

About VA Finger Lakes Healthcare – Elmira VA Clinic – Elmira

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