Phone Number: 814-860-2038
Website: http://www.erie.va.gov/bh/index.asp
Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview
Veterans Affairs Medical Center is a drug & alcohol detox center that provides substance abuse treatment located in Erie, PA (Erie County).
They accept young adults and adults (ages 18 and up) and treat both men and women.
Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications
Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Program has the following licenses and/or certifications. Please contact the facility for more information.
- The Joint Commision
Addiction Treatment Setting
Veterans Affairs Medical Center provides drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the following setting(s):
- Inpatient Addiction Treatment in a Hospital Setting
- Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
- Hospital Inpatient Drug & Alcohol Detoxification
- Outpatient Drug & Alcohol Detox
- Intensive Outpatient Addiction Treatment
- Outpatient Methadone and/or buprenorphine treatment
- Regular Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
Drug & Alcohol Detoxification Services Offered
Veterans Affairs Medical Center offers the following drug & alcohol detoxification services at their facility:
- Alcohol Detoxification
- Opioid Detoxification
Type of Opioid Treatment
Veterans Affairs Medical Center 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 Affairs Medical Center uses the following pharmacotherapies and medications in their treatment program:
- Acamprosate (Campral®)
- Disulfiram (Antabuse®)
- Buprenorphine with naloxone (Suboxone®)
- Buprenorphine without naloxone
- Naltrexone (oral)
- Extended-release, injectable Naltrexone (Vivitrol®)
- Medications for psychiatric disorders
Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Approaches
Veterans Affairs Medical Center uses the following addiction treatment approaches:
- Anger Management
- Brief Intervention
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Contingency management/motivational incentives
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Matrix Model
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance use counseling approach
- Trauma-related counseling
Rehab Counseling and Education
Veterans Affairs Medical Center 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
Veterans Affairs Medical Center offers the following specialty addiction treatment programs:
- Veterans Addiction Treatment Program
- Dual Diagnosis / Co Occuring Disorders Substance Abuse Treatment
Addiction Treatment Ancillary Services
Veterans Affairs Medical Center offers the following ancillary services to go along with their addiction treatment:
- Housing Services
- Mental Health Services
- Consumer-run (peer-support) services / Alumni Programs
- Transportation Assistance
Drug Alcohol Rehab Transitional Programs / Services
Veterans Affairs Medical Center offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:
- Aftercare / Continuing Care
- Discharge Planning
Rehab Center Payment Information and Financial Assistance
Veterans Affairs Medical Center offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:
- Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
Addiction Treatment Screening / Pre-Treatment Services
Veterans Affairs Medical Center 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 Affairs Medical Center screens and tests for the following substances and/or health conditions:
- Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing
- Drug or alcohol urine screening
- Screening for Mental Health Disorders
- Screening for Substance Use
Facility Smoking Policies & Cessation Services
Veterans Affairs Medical Center 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