VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System – Lincoln Clinic

Lincoln VA Clinic is an integrated outpatient clinic that serves the veteran community in Lincoln, Nebraska. The clinic offers mainly mental health care and wellness programming alongside primary care and lab services. They’ll help if you or your dependent is having substance use issues or co-occurring conditions.

Available services include consultation, evaluation and treatment support. So you should expect to undergo thorough evaluation upon arrival. This helps the clinical team understand your needs and guide you toward the right treatment plan that can include individual and group therapy.

Participating in therapy helps you uncover the root causes of your addiction and build strong coping skills to prevent relapse. Group therapy can connect you with other veterans facing similar challenges. That way you won’t feel alone in the process.

Sharing experiences in a safe space can give you new perspectives and coping tools you might not get on your own. You can also practice conflict resolution, healthy communication and problem solving. Individual counseling enables you to deal with personal issues affecting your recovery. Both therapeutic interventions are aimed at preventing relapse and total sobriety.

Your tailored care in this clinic will include medication assisted treatment (MAT) if you’re dealing with addiction to opioids, alcohol, or stimulants. MAT uses FDA approved prescriptions to curb cravings, relieve uncomfortable withdrawal and stop illicit uses of opioids.

Meds backed up with counseling to address the psychological symptoms of your addiction. Integrating meds and counseling so your physical, psychological and emotional health are supported in recovery. This renews your zeal towards attaining your life goals and fulfilling your responsibilities.

A particularly unique service we noticed is the whole health program. They empower you to take charge of your health and overall quality of life. It integrates self-care, acupuncture, meditation and mindfulness training, and massage therapy. Integrative nutrition, wellness coaching, and tobacco cessation therapy are featured. You can attend yoga, tai chi, and qi gong classes.

Their whole health team will work with you to create a tailored plan for your values, needs, and goals. I especially like that these services are available virtually.

As you move forward, the care team may link you to supportive services like affordable housing, employment opportunities and transportation/legal services as necessary. This ensures sustained recovery. Lincoln VA Clinic accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and TRICARE.

The clinic is situated just five miles southeast of bustling downtown Lincoln with easy access via public and private transportation. The convenient location allows veterans from Omaha, Beatrice, and Grand Island to easily connect with the care. The StarTran, Lincoln’s public transit system is also available, as are Nebraska Highway 2 and Old Cheney Road. The clinic offers free parking and is wheelchair accessible.

Holmes Lake Park and Antelope Park are within two miles of the clinic. These natural attractions provide an opportunity to relax, unwind, and reflect after sessions. Its convenient access to the bustling downtown area also means you can easily grab a meal or coffee or just chill before or after your sessions.