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VA Palo Alto Health Care System – Livermore Division

4951 Arroyo RoadLivermoreCA 94550
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About VA Palo Alto Health Care System – Livermore Division – Livermore

Palo Alto VA Medical Center is a drug rehab facility located in Livermore, California. The center offers treatment for substance and alcohol use disorder and co-occurring mental and behavioral health disorders. The Palo Alto VA Medical Center provides inpatient treatment, outpatient treatment, dual diagnosis, case management, and aftercare for veterans. Specialized programs are available for the LGBTQ+ community, gender-specific groups, homeless/indigent persons, seniors, and underserved communities. Telehealth is available.

Referred clients are given a personalized evaluation and treatment program. Case managers are available 24/7 and offer medication management, therapy, and counseling to ease withdrawal and promote sobriety. Clients may also engage in holistic and arts therapy as they transition to healthy daily routines. Career counseling and relapse prevention education are also available.

Palo Alto VA Medical Center provides outpatient group and individual counseling. Clients may participate in trauma care, nutrition therapy, emotional wellness training, and career counseling. Recreational and arts therapy are also available. Social workers and family resources are available to support healthy daily living routines. Transportation to and from the facility is provided.

Palo Alto VA Medical Center provides continual care and support. Hotlines and suicide prevention lines are available 24/7. The center may make referrals to outside facilities for additional care.

Palo Alto VA Medical Center offers self-pay and financing options. The center may be in-network with insurance providers such as Aetna, Beacon, BlueCross/BlueShield, Cigna, Humana, Kaiser Permanente, Magellan Health, TRICARE, and Wellpoint. Please contact your insurance provider for specific details concerning out of network benefits.

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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).

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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.

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Medically Assisted Detox

Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.

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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.

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Partial Hospitalization Program

A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don’t require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for around 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals.

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Treatments

AlcoholismDrug AddictionDual DiagnosisMental Health and Substance AbuseOpioid 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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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Amenities

Private Setting

Staff

Jean J. Gurga, MA, OTRL

Jean J. Gurga, MA, OTRL

Medical Center Director

Kristan M. Murray, MHA, FACHE

Kristan M. Murray, MHA, FACHE

Interim Deputy Executive Director

Megan O’Connor

Megan O’Connor

Associate Director 1

Rina N. Shah, M.D., F.A.C.P.

Rina N. Shah, M.D., F.A.C.P.

Deputy Chief of Staff

David R Renfro

David R Renfro

Deputy Nurse Executive for Clinical Practice

Efner Reyes, MSN, RN

Efner Reyes, MSN, RN

Deputy Nurse Executive for Nursing Operations

Kiran Rai, DNP, MSN, NE-BC, RN

Kiran Rai, DNP, MSN, NE-BC, RN

Associate Director for Patient Care Service/Nurse

Peter Lee, MD

Peter Lee, MD

Associate Chief of Staff

Accreditations

Joint Commission
SAMHSA

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