800-671-4304VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System
About VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System
The VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System operates the Grand Island VA Medical Center in Grand Island, Nebraska and provides substance use treatment and mental health services exclusively for Veterans.
The Mental Health and PTSD Clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with same day help available through the behavioral health call center. Transportation assistance and mileage reimbursement are available for eligible Veterans.
What kinds of addiction treatment programs are available?
The Grand Island VA Medical Center provides short term residential substance use treatment, medical detox, medication assisted treatment, and both regular and intensive outpatient services. Programs include individual and group therapy, 12-step facilitation, aftercare planning, and telehealth options.
Who can receive care here?
This facility serves Veterans exclusively including those with service connected conditions and eligibility for VA healthcare benefits. They specialize in dual diagnosis treatment for Veterans with co-occurring mental health disorders such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, and offers LGBTQ friendly care.
What therapies and approaches does the center use?
Treatment includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, trauma therapy for military sexual trauma and PTSD, and a comprehensive Whole Health approach. Veterans also have access to yoga, tai chi, meditation, mindfulness, creative arts therapy, family counseling, and tobacco cessation support.
What payment options are accepted?
The facility is funded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, private insurance, and cash or self-payment. Sliding scale fees and copay assistance are available based on eligibility.
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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. |
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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. |
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety. |
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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.
Programs
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.
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety.
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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.
