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About Major General William H Gourley VA DoD Outpatient Clinic
Major General William H. Gourley VA-DoD Outpatient Clinic is located in 9th Street Marina, California. It’s about eight miles north of Monterey and 20 miles east of Salinas. Your healing journey in this clinic gives you a chance to explore some of the major attractions Marina offers. This includes the Marina State Beach, the Monterey Bay, and the Fort Ord Dunes State Park. These natural recreational spots can make your recovery experience exciting.
The clinic offers substance use treatment and many behavioral health programs. They provide smoking and tobacco cessation services as well. They even have programs to help homeless veterans and other social support services.
Their outpatient substance use care benefits vets with moderate to mild symptoms of substance use disorder. It also includes treatment for dually diagnosed mental issues. The program mainly involves therapy sessions that help you build practical skills to deal with life challenges that often lead to substance use. You can easily pick up life skills like anger/stress management, relationship building and effective communication. These are the key to sober living and preventing relapse.
It’s awesome that you can receive therapy while maintaining your job and family responsibilities. The facility even offers secured telehealth support including videoconferencing and home telehealth services. This allows you to attend sessions virtually at your convenience.
They may use meds to help you manage withdrawal if you’ve dealing with opioid use issues or alcoholism. Vets with severe symptoms of substance use disorders are referred to VA within the healthcare system to high-intensity programs like detox and inpatient rehab.
You can take advantage of alternative therapies in their whole health program. This includes meditation, massage therapy, and acupuncture. Yoga, tai chi and biofeedback are included as well. Combining these with traditional clinical care delivers holistic healing.
You may find their recreation and creative art therapy helpful for the same purpose. This program involves pet therapy, water/land based fitness, and stress management activities. It also includes music therapy, relapse prevention activities and adaptive sports.
The program also equips you for independent living through job training, life skill development and education. They help court-involved vets navigate the justice system as well. More community recovery support services can be accessed through their social work.
Their smoking and tobacco cessation programs can be helpful if you’re struggling with quitting. They offer support to go along with nicotine replacement therapy prescribed by your primary doctor. This includes using meds approved by the FDA to manage the urge to smoke. In-person and phone counseling is also provided to address the psychology behind your tobacco use.
They accept Medicaid, Medicare and TRICARE. You can also pay through private insurance or use the self-pay option if uninsured. Financial and transportation aid is available if eligible.
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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PHP
Partial hospitalization programs provide comprehensive treatment in a structured setting during the day but allow you to return home at night. These programs offer a balance of inpatient and outpatient rehab and provide intensive support without full time residency.
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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.
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MAT
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
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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.
Payment Options
- Payment Assistance
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Military Insurance
- Private Insurance
- Self Pay
Accreditations
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Joint Commission
Contact
201 9th Street
Marina, CA 93933
