800-671-4304St Josephs Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers Veterans Treatment Program
About St Josephs Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers Veterans Treatment Program
St. Joseph’s Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers operates a Veterans Treatment Program in Saranac Lake, New York and offers long-term residential addiction treatment specifically for male veterans.
The Col. C. David Merkel, MD Veterans Residential Program provides six months to one year of intensive care for substance use disorders and PTSD on a 26 acre forested campus in the Adirondack Mountains.
What programs does the Veterans Treatment Program offer?
Programs offered include treatment for alcohol and opioid addiction with options for Detox and Medication Assisted Treatment including methadone, Suboxone, and Vivitrol. Co-occurring disorder care addresses PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions through group counseling, trauma informed therapies, family support, and vocational training.
Who can get help at this facility?
The program serves male veterans from all branches of service, regardless of length of service or discharge status. This includes veterans with less than honorable discharges who struggle with addiction and PTSD which provides treatment for those who may be ineligible for other VA programs.
Where is the program located?
The facility is nestled in the heart of the Adirondacks near scenic parks and the Riverwalk. The natural mountain setting and forested grounds provide a healing environment.
How does payment work?
St. Joseph’s accepts third-party insurance, Medicaid, and offers sliding scale payment based on income and family size. Veterans with financial resources are asked for a donation while those without resources receive care through ongoing state support, grants, and scholarships.
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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. |
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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Kimberly Hawkins holds a Masters degree in Computing and Information Sciences from East Tennessee State University. She is also a freelance writer specializing in content related to mental health, addiction recovery, and overall wellness. On Valentine’s Day of 2024, Kimberly’s only sibling passed away of an accidental drug overdose. Since then, Kimberly has become a passionate advocate for addiction recovery awareness and support.
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