Phone Number: 512-823-4040
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Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview
Veterans Administration is a drug & alcohol rehab treatment program that provides a transitional / sober living environment located in Austin, TX (Travis County). They also provided treatment for gambling addiction disorder and internet use disorder.
They accept young adults and adults (ages 18 and up) and treat both men and women.
Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications
Veterans Administration Austin Outpatient Clinic has the following licenses and/or certifications. Please contact the facility for more information.
- The Joint Commision
Addiction Treatment Setting
Veterans Administration provides drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the following setting(s):
- Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
- Outpatient Methadone and/or buprenorphine treatment
- Regular Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
Type of Opioid Treatment
Veterans Administration offers the following opioid addiction treatm services:
- Buprenorphine used in Treatment
- Buprenorphine maintenance
- Buprenorphine maintenance for predetermined time
- Naltrexone used in Treatment
- Prescribes/administers buprenorphine
Pharmacotherapies and Medications Used In Rehab
Veterans Administration 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
Veterans Administration uses the following addiction treatment approaches:
- Brief Intervention
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance use counseling approach
- Trauma-related counseling
Rehab Counseling and Education
Veterans Administration offers the following counseling and education programs:
- Individual Counseling
- Group 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
Veterans Administration offers the following specialty addiction treatment programs:
- Drug Alcohol Rehab For Women
- Drug Alcohol Rehab Specifically For Men
- Veterans Addiction Treatment Program
- Dual Diagnosis / Co Occuring Disorders Substance Abuse Treatment
- Substance Abuse Treatment Specializing In Trauma Patients
Addiction Treatment Ancillary Services
Veterans Administration offers the following ancillary services to go along with their addiction treatment:
- Case Management Services
- Domestic Violence Services
- Early Intervention For HIV
- Housing Services
- Mental Health Services
- Consumer-run (peer-support) services / Alumni Programs
- Social Skills Development
Drug Alcohol Rehab Transitional Programs / Services
Veterans Administration offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:
- Aftercare / Continuing Care
- Discharge Planning
Rehab Center Payment Information and Financial Assistance
Veterans Administration offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:
- Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs
- 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
Veterans Administration 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
Veterans Administration 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
Veterans Administration has the following smoking policies/assistance:
- Smoking permitted in designated area
- Nicotine Replacement Therapy
- Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications
- Screening for tobacco use
- Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling