About VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System – Reno
VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System–Loannis A. Lougaris VA Medical Center offers medical and behavioral health care for military personnel, veterans, and families in Reno, Nevada, including specialized programming for adolescents, young adults, seniors, LGBTQ+ persons, trauma survivors, persons with hearing impairment, homeless and indigent persons, and persons with co-occurring disorders. Their services include telehealth care, crisis intervention and patient stabilization, and inpatient, outpatient, and aftercare programming. They are Joint Commission accredited.
Treatment begins with a comprehensive medical and mental health assessment and personalized care plan. Complete case management is included for all clients.
Clients in inpatient care receive round-the-clock clinical supervision and high-level structure and support. Those undergoing detox may be prescribed FDA-approved medications to ease withdrawal symptoms and prevent complications. Clients also engage in intensive individual, group, and family counseling and robust, recovery-focused life skills training addressing topics such as coping, self-care, and relapse prevention. An array of evidence-based complementary therapies is available, including meditation, mindfulness, and experiential therapy.
Their outpatient programs ensure a complete continuum of care aligned with clients’ evolving needs. Aftercare support may include 12 step program facilitation, sober living transitions, employment and housing assistance, and referrals for additional services.
In addition to military benefits, the VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System works with major insurers, including Aetna, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, United Healthcare, and more. Out of network benefits vary. Contact your provider to verify coverage.