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800-685-7169About Birmingham VA Health Care System
Birmingham VA Health Care System in Birmingham, Alabama is a primary care center that also provides mental health and addiction treatment services to adult veterans aged 18 and older including those with dual-diagnosis or concurrent mental health issues. They serve clients regardless of gender, race or background. They accept Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare and other private insurance providers.
At this facility, clients can access outpatient and intensive outpatient programs to tackle their addiction. Both feature scientifically proven courses of treatment, including therapy, medication, or a combination of the two.
Before beginning treatment on either of these programs, clients will undergo assessments and evaluations to establish the severity of their addiction and help the team get on board with what is the best approach to suit their individual needs. Referral services are also available for those in need of more intensive treatment, with the team on hand to help put people in contact with local VA facilities that can better meet their needs.
Therapy styles used in this program include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which helps clients develop more balanced thinking around themselves, their behaviors, and those around them. It also helps them understand their behaviors, and establish personal goals and a problem-solving approach to their substance use.
Meanwhile, motivational interviewing (MI) focuses on clients’ motivations for changing their behaviors. In their sessions, clients can expect to deep dive into the reasons they want to change, and the potential benefits of acting on that motivation. M
otivational enhancement therapy (MET) is another kind of MI that focuses more specifically on changing unhealthy behavioral patterns around drug and alcohol use. Lastly, contingency management (CM) is an incentive-based method, which sees clients receive incentives for completing recovery goals successfully and consistently. These incentives will get bigger relative to the achievements and recovery behavior displayed.
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is also available to help clients manage withdrawal symptoms and cravings, and encourage relapse prevention. FDA-approved medicines like suboxone, methadone, and buprenorphine, as well as buprenorphine blends, and naltrexone, are used for opioid use disorder, while others are prescribed for alcohol and tobacco use.
Operation Hours
- Monday Open 24 hours
- Tuesday Open 24 hours
- Wednesday Open 24 hours
- Thursday Open 24 hours
- Friday Open 24 hours
- Saturday Open 24 hours
- Sunday Open 24 hours
Levels of Care
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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.
Detox Service Setting
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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.
Accreditations
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Joint Commission
Medications Offered
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Methadone -
Buprenorphine -
Naltrexone (Vivitrol)
Contact
700 South 19th Street
Birmingham, AL 35233
