About VA NY Harbor Health Care System – Brooklyn Campus – Fort Hamilton
The VA New York Harbor Health Care System provides a multitude of services for veterans, military personnel, and family members, including treatment for substance abuse and alcohol issues. They offer a welcoming environment for everyone, including the LGBTQ+ community.
They have medication-assisted treatment (MAT), using FDA-approved medicines like naloxone, methadone, and buprenorphine to help reduce cravings and decrease the symptoms that accompany withdrawal. Since Brooklyn VA recognizes that people with addiction problems may also have co-occurring mental health issues, they provide integrated care that can simultaneously help with both conditions.
The level of care will depend on the severity of your addiction. They have inpatient programs and outpatient services to accommodate different needs. Inpatient stays give you more structure in a safe setting during recovery, while outpatient allows you to live at home and attend school or work while getting treatment. Aftercare is part of the continuum of support you’ll receive. That can include attending support groups, continuing counseling services, and educational resources to help you have strategies to cope with life issues and recognize any potential triggers leading to relapse.
While receiving care, you’ll have access to a case management team that will monitor your progress and adjust your care plan as needed to give you the best chance at getting sober and remaining substance-free. The team-based approach helps ensure that all veterans in need have the most comprehensive treatment experience possible.
