Phone Number: 785-350-3111 x52119
Website: http://vaww.ekhcs.med.va.gov
Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview
Eastern Kansas VA Healthcare Systems is a drug & alcohol detox center that provides addiction treatment and a halfway house / transitional living environment located in Topeka, KS (Shawnee County).
They accept young adults and adults (ages 18 and up) and treat both men and women.
Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications
Eastern Kansas VA Healthcare Systems Substance Abuse Treatment Team has the following licenses and/or certifications. Please contact the facility for more information.
- Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
- The Joint Commision
Addiction Treatment Setting
Eastern Kansas VA Healthcare Systems provides drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the following setting(s):
- Computerized Treatment/Telemedicine
- Inpatient Addiction Treatment in a Hospital Setting
- Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
- Hospital Inpatient Drug & Alcohol Detoxification
- Hospital Inpatient Treatment
- Outpatient Drug & Alcohol Detox
- PHP / Outpatient Day Treatment
- Intensive Outpatient Addiction Treatment
- Outpatient Methadone and/or buprenorphine treatment
- Regular Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
Drug & Alcohol Detoxification Services Offered
Eastern Kansas VA Healthcare Systems offers the following drug & alcohol detoxification services at their facility:
- Alcohol Detoxification
- Cocaine / Crack Detoxification
- Methamphetamine Detoxification
- Opioid Detoxification
Type of Opioid Treatment
Eastern Kansas VA Healthcare Systems offers the following opioid addiction treatm services:
- Buprenorphine used in Treatment
- Naltrexone used in Treatment
- Prescribes/administers buprenorphine
- Accepts clients on opioid medication
Pharmacotherapies and Medications Used In Rehab
Eastern Kansas VA Healthcare Systems uses the following pharmacotherapies and medications in their treatment program:
- Acamprosate (Campral®)
- Disulfiram (Antabuse®)
- Buprenorphine with naloxone (Suboxone®)
- Naltrexone (oral)
- Extended-release, injectable Naltrexone (Vivitrol®)
- Medications for psychiatric disorders
Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Approaches
Eastern Kansas VA Healthcare Systems uses the following addiction treatment approaches:
- Anger Management
- Brief Intervention
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Contingency management/motivational incentives
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance use counseling approach
- Trauma-related counseling
- 12 Step Facilitation
Rehab Counseling and Education
Eastern Kansas VA Healthcare Systems offers the following counseling and education programs:
- Individual Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Family Counseling
- Marital/Couples Counseling
- Substance Abuse Education
- Hepatitis Education, counseling, or support
- HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
- Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitus
- Employment counseling or training
Specialty Drug & Alcohol Rehab Programs
Eastern Kansas VA Healthcare Systems offers the following specialty addiction treatment programs:
- Veterans Addiction Treatment Program
Addiction Treatment Ancillary Services
Eastern Kansas VA Healthcare Systems offers the following ancillary services to go along with their addiction treatment:
- Acupuncture
- Case Management Services
- Early Intervention For HIV
- Housing Services
- Mental Health Services
- Consumer-run (peer-support) services / Alumni Programs
- Self Help Groupss
- Social Skills Development
- Transportation Assistance
Drug Alcohol Rehab Transitional Programs / Services
Eastern Kansas VA Healthcare Systems offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:
- Aftercare / Continuing Care
- Discharge Planning
Rehab Center Payment Information and Financial Assistance
Eastern Kansas VA Healthcare Systems offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:
- Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs
- Medicare Accepted
- Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
- Private Health Insurance
- Cash or Self Payment
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
- Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
Addiction Treatment Screening / Pre-Treatment Services
Eastern Kansas VA Healthcare Systems utilizes the following screening and pre-treatment methods:
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Interim services for clients
- Outreach to persons in the community
Health & Substance Screening and Testing Services
Eastern Kansas VA Healthcare Systems screens and tests for the following substances and/or health conditions:
- Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing
- Drug or alcohol urine screening
- HIV Testing
- Screening for Hepatitus B
- Screening for Mental Health Disorders
- Screening for Substance Use
- STD Testing
- TB Screening
Facility Smoking Policies & Cessation Services
Eastern Kansas VA Healthcare Systems has the following smoking policies/assistance:
- Smoking permitted in designated area
- Nicotine Replacement Therapy
- Screening for tobacco use
- Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling