Department of VA Medical Center

Department of VA Medical Center - Birmingham, AL

Nestled in the heart of Birmingham, AL, the Department of VA Medical Center stands as a prominent center for addiction treatment. Situated at 700 South 19th Street within the 35233 zip code area, this facility operates under the esteemed U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

The Department of VA Medical Center offers a comprehensive range of addiction recovery services tailored to individual needs. These services encompass buprenorphine maintenance, suboxone prescription, and buprenorphine detoxification. Employing a multifaceted approach, the center integrates techniques such as anger management, brief intervention, and substance use counseling to facilitate effective recovery.

Distinguished for its specialized detoxification services, the Department of VA Medical Center specializes in various detox programs. These include residential benzodiazepines detoxification, inpatient opioid detoxification, and inpatient alcohol detoxification, ensuring a holistic recovery journey for each individual.

In line with its commitment to varied treatment options, the center extends a range of outpatient programs. These encompass an intensive outpatient treatment program, outpatient addiction treatment, and regular outpatient treatment, catering to diverse preferences and needs. Additionally, the center provides inpatient detox services, residential treatment addressing alcohol and drug use, and halfway house accommodations.

The Department of VA Medical Center embodies Birmingham's dedication to fostering a supportive environment for veterans seeking to overcome addiction. Through its array of specialized services, this center remains a cornerstone of hope for those on the path to recovery.

Address: 700 South 19th Street, Birmingham, AL 35233

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Hospitals
  4. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  5. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  6. Type Of Treatment
  7. Pharmacotherapies
  8. Treatment Approaches
  9. Facility Ownership
  10. License/Certification/Accreditation
  11. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  12. Payment Assistance Available
  13. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  14. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  15. Screening & Testing
  16. Transitional Services
  17. Ancillary Services
  18. Detoxification
  19. Counseling Services and Education
  20. Medical Services
  21. Tobacco/Screening Services
  22. Facility Smoking Policy
  23. Age Groups Accepted
  24. Gender Accepted
  25. Exclusive Services
  26. Services for deaf

Here are the full facility listing details on Department of VA Medical Center in Birmingham, AL:

Types of Care:

  • inpatient detox
  • transitional and sober living
  • residential drug and alcohol abuse treatment

Service Settings:

  • outpatient addiction treatment
  • outpatient detox
  • IOT
  • outpatient methadone/buprenorphine/naltrexone treatment
  • regular outpatient treatment

Hospitals:

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment:

  • Buprenorphine treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment:

  • Administers medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment:

  • buprenorphine detoxification
  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • prescribes suboxone
  • naltrexone administration
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone
  • methadone for pain management

Pharmacotherapies:

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Medications for HIV treatment
  • Medications for Hepatitis C treatment
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches:

  • anger management
  • brief intervention services
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • motivational incentives
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention treatment
  • counseling for substance abuse
  • trauma counseling

Facility Ownership:

  • the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

License/Certification/Accreditation:

  • Certified by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
  • Certified by The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted:

  • Accepts Federal funding
  • Accepts Military insurance
  • Accepts private health insurance

Payment Assistance Available:

  • Payment assistance available

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported:

  • rehab for veterans
  • co-occurring addiction and mental health treatment
  • people with co-occurring pain plus substance use

Assessment/Pre-treatment:

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Interim services for clients
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Screening & Testing:

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV testing
  • Screening for Hepatitis B
  • Screening for Hepatitis C
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use
  • STD testing
  • TB screening
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing
  • Testing for metabolic syndrome

Transitional Services:

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education
  • Outcome follow-up after discharge

Ancillary Services:

  • case managers
  • domestic violence services
  • HIV early intervention
  • sober housing services
  • mental health services
  • social skills training
  • help with transportation
  • intervention services
  • mentoring

Detoxification:

  • inpatient alcohol detoxification
  • residential benzodiazepines detoxification
  • inpatient opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education:

  • individual counseling services
  • group counseling
  • family counseling
  • counseling for couples
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • HIV and AIDS support
  • health education services
  • employment counseling services
  • vocational training

Medical Services:

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services:

  • Nicotine replacement therapy
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy:

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted:

  • adult rehab
  • accepts young adults over 18

Gender Accepted:

  • rehab center for women
  • rehab center for men

Exclusive Services:

  • Veteran rehab only

Services for deaf:

  • Service for hearing impaired

Phone #: 205-933-8101

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