About Montana VA Health Care System Great Falls VA Clinic
The Great Fall VA Clinic is a reliable source of flexible, tailored and low-cost healthcare services that honors veterans’ service while supporting their path to wellness. Nestled on 29th Street South in Great Falls, this clinic is about two miles southwest of the Great Falls Central Business Historic District. They provide primary care along with specialty services such as substance use treatment, mental health support and lab work.
Specialized care is available for homeless veterans with services ranging from food assistance and housing support to job training and community resources referral. While there’s room for improvement, most past clients appreciate the services they received here, as reflected in the clinic’s 3.8-star rating.
One client noted, “I found the Great Falls personnel friendly and professional. The facility appeared well maintained. I was taken in for my appointment almost immediately after my arrival.” I appreciate that this clinic maintains affordability by accepting Medicaid, Medicare and Tricare alongside several commercial plans.
Holistic Care For Substance-Dependent Veterans
Great Falls VA Clinic provides dedicated outpatient care for Veterans navigating substance use challenges and co-occurring disorders. This program primarily serves veterans with mild to moderate substance use symptoms. Those with more severe needs are referred to inpatient residential care providers within the Montana VA Health Care System.
Outpatient services are flexible and grounded in a strong understanding of the unique challenges Veterans face in recovery. Your personalized recovery plan, shaped by a detailed intake assessment, may include therapeutic support focused on building long-term resilience through recovery skills and relapse prevention strategies. You may be prescribed FDA-approved medication via medication-assisted treatment (MAT) if clinically appropriate to help you ease withdrawal symptoms and reduce the risk of relapse.
Helpful Services To Support Recovery
Psychiatric medication management services may be provided to help stabilize mood, manage co-occurring mental health conditions and support your overall recovery. You’ll also receive support from peer specialists who’ve walked a similar path and know what it takes to stay grounded in recovery. Through case management, you’ll be linked to VA-supported housing, transportation and other essentials that support long-term stability.
Levels of Care
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Inpatient
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.
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Outpatient
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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Aftercare
Aftercare programs provide ongoing support after you complete a rehab program. They may include several components to help you maintain sobriety including therapy, community support groups and relapse prevention strategies. This gives you a network of resources as you reintegrate into your daily life.
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Dual Diagnosis
Dual diagnosis programs address substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions simultaneously. This integrated approach to care improves the likelihood of long term recovery and stability by addressing the root causes of addiction.
Detox Service Setting
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Inpatient Detox
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.
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Outpatient Detox
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.
Programs
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Adult (18+)
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.
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Alcohol Detox
Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing harmful thought patterns and behaviors associated with addiction. You’ll learn healthier coping mechanisms by identifying and replacing negative thoughts. This improves your emotional resilience and decreases your relapse potential.
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LGBTQ Friendly
LGBTQ friendly programs create an inclusive and affirming space for recovery. Treatment is sensitive to issues like discrimination and stigma. You’ll receive support and therapy that respects and acknowledges your unique experiences.
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Men
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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Military / Veterans
Military and veteran programs offer specialized support for clients who served in the armed services. Programs focus on reintegration and healing within a structured and supportive environment that acknowledges the unique struggles of military life.
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Opioid Detox
Opioid detox uses medications to ease severe withdrawal symptoms. It also includes medical supervision to help you manage potential complications. These services allow you to stabilize and begin a recovery plan.
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Seniors (65+)
Senior programs address the unique needs of older adults like chronic pain, grief and isolation. Programs include peer support and medical oversight for age related health concerns. The goal is to improve quality of life and promote sober aging.
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Women
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.
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Young Adult (18 - 25)
Young adult programs are designed for individuals who are transitioning into adulthood. Topics of discussion typically include identity, independence and peer relationships. Providers may also offer life skills training and career support.
Accreditations
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Joint Commission
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CARF
Contact
1400 29th Street South Suite 1
Great Falls, MT 59405