800-671-4304Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital (VA)
About Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital (VA)
Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital is a VA medical center in Columbia, Missouri offering comprehensive addiction treatment and substance use care for Veterans. The facility provides outpatient counseling and group therapy, an 11 bed inpatient psychiatry unit and a 14 bed residential program specifically designed for Veterans with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health needs.
Care is delivered by the Behavioral Health “Green Team,” a multidisciplinary team that includes addiction therapists and psychiatrists, peer support specialists and vocational rehab staff.
What treatment programs are available?
The hospital offers outpatient addiction counseling, group therapy and medication assisted treatment tailored to each Veteran’s needs. The Psychosocial Residential Rehab Treatment Program is a structured 14 bed residential program lasting approximately six weeks, with four to six hours of group programming daily, seven days a week. Inpatient psychiatric care is also available for Veterans experiencing acute mental health crises alongside substance use challenges.
Who can get help here?
Services are designed for Veterans dealing with substance use disorders including those with co-occurring mental health conditions that affect daily functioning. The hospital also provides specialized support for PTSD and military sexual trauma as part of its integrated behavioral health offerings.
What treatment approaches are used?
Evidence based therapies include cognitive behavioral therapy for substance use disorders and motivational enhancement, motivational interviewing and behavioral couples therapy. Medication options for opioid and alcohol use disorders are available and telehealth services extend care to Veterans in rural Mid Missouri communities.
Where is the hospital located?
The main campus is at 800 Hospital Drive in Columbia, accessible from U.S. Route 63 and I-70. Veterans can also receive behavioral health services at multiple community based outpatient clinics across Mid Missouri or via telehealth and most addiction services require a referral to begin.
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Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy. |
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations. |
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Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment. |
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems. |
Medication assisted treatment combines medication and counseling to manage withdrawal and reduce cravings for opioid and alcohol addiction. Medications may include methadone, buprenorphine or naltrexone. MAT is tailored to your needs so you can actively participate in your treatment journey. |
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Teen (13 - 18)
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Adult programs address the substance use and life challenges specific to adults. Therapists can deliver sessions in individual, group and family settings. Services often include job support and life skills training in a structured environment. |
Women's programs offer a safe and supportive space to focus on gender specific issues such as trauma, family roles and mental health conditions. Therapists tailor the sessions to address women's needs and foster empowerment in a healing and nurturing environment. |
Men's programs address substance use while also considering the social pressures, family roles and mental health concerns that are specific to men. You’ll learn healthy coping mechanisms as you build emotional resilience and develop communication skills. |
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Levels of Care
Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy.
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations.
Detox Service Setting
Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment.
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems.
Medication assisted treatment combines medication and counseling to manage withdrawal and reduce cravings for opioid and alcohol addiction. Medications may include methadone, buprenorphine or naltrexone. MAT is tailored to your needs so you can actively participate in your treatment journey.
Programs
Adult programs address the substance use and life challenges specific to adults. Therapists can deliver sessions in individual, group and family settings. Services often include job support and life skills training in a structured environment.
Women's programs offer a safe and supportive space to focus on gender specific issues such as trauma, family roles and mental health conditions. Therapists tailor the sessions to address women's needs and foster empowerment in a healing and nurturing environment.
Men's programs address substance use while also considering the social pressures, family roles and mental health concerns that are specific to men. You’ll learn healthy coping mechanisms as you build emotional resilience and develop communication skills.
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