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About Akron VA Clinic
Akron VA Clinic is a multiple specialty outpatient facility in suburban Akron, Ohio. This facility helps veterans struggling with substance use through outpatient services. These programs support veterans with dual diagnosed conditions as well. This is when someone struggles with both mental issues and substance misuse.
When signing up for substance abuse treatment, you may first receive medically supervised detox to let your body rid itself of drug or alcohol toxins. This will depend on your assessed need though. Treatment is tailored to your unique needs to deliver the best recovery efforts. You’ll attend therapy sessions and education classes on substance use. This helps you learn or build strong coping strategies that encourage sober living and relapse prevention.
Your personalized care may include medication assisted therapy. This means using meds to curb cravings and reduce withdrawal symptoms. You’ll also benefit from their peer support services. This program equips you with practical skills that promote independent living free of drugs. If you’re partial to recreational therapy, there are several lakes and trailheads not too far away, including Long Lake Channel and Little Turtle Pond.
Emphasis is on relapse prevention through healthy coping mechanisms. You can also participate in this program if you’re dealing with mild or moderate symptoms of substance use. It’s very flexible with sessions tailored to fit your job schedule. You can even attend sessions virtually through secured video conferencing platforms via telehealth.
A particularly unique component of their addiction treatment is compulsive gambling counseling. Using drugs or alcohol can make you more likely to gamble because it lowers self-control. You can turn to drugs or alcohol to cope with gambling losses. This program aims to help you overcome gambling issues through focused support and proven strategies.
Their complete recovery program includes social support services that sustain your lasting recovery efforts. This includes housing assistance for homeless veterans and job placement for the unemployed.
The VA accepts Medicaid, Medicare and TRICARE. Private insurances are acceptable as well. Financial and transportation aid may be accessible if you meet the eligibility.
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.
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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.
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Sober Living
Sober living homes provide a supportive and substance free environment for you to live in as you overcome your addiction. Residents must follow house rules and support each other's recovery journeys. Sober living fosters accountability and stability during this critical phase of recovery.
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.
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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EMDR Therapy
EMDR stands for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy. It helps you process traumatic memories that may underlie addiction. You’ll learn how to reduce emotional distress and begin healing from past events. This makes it effective for trauma related addiction causes.
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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
- Free
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Military Insurance
- Private Insurance
- Self Pay
Accreditations
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Joint Commission
Contact
55 West Waterloo Road
Akron, OH 44319
