W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

About W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Salisbury

WG Bill Hefner VA Medical Center – Brenner Avenue specializes in the treatment of Mental Health, Substance, Drug and Alcohol Abuse. The WG Bill Hefner VA Medical Center is a 484-bed medical center located in Salisbury, North Carolina.

Evidence-based psychotherapy or “talk therapy” is effective for treating substance Abuse. Each VA medical center offers one or more specific talk therapies as well as effective medications for the treatment of substance Abuse. Many medical centers and clinics provide other clinical services for substance Abuse.

Effective treatments for substance use problems are available at the VA. Available treatments address all types of problems related to substance use, from unhealthy use to life-threatening addictions. The Summary of VA Treatment Programs for Substance Use Problems page provides clients with information on the treatment programs the VA uses.

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.

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.

Treatments

Alcoholism Drug Addiction Dual Diagnosis Mental Health and Substance Abuse Opioid 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.

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).

Staff

Kevin Amick, MBA, MHRM

Executive Director

Charles 'Dave' Collins, MHA, MHRM, ACHE

Associate Director

Randall D. Gehle, DO, FAAFP

Chief of Staff

Elizabeth A. Stroup, MSN, RN, NEA-BC

Executive Nurse & Associate Director for Patient Care Services

Andrea Baumer, Pharm.D.

Assistant Director

Lori Fox

Assistant Director & Kernersville HCC Administrator

Accreditations

W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

About W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Salisbury

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