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About VA Palo Alto Healthcare System Menlo Park
Menlo Park VA Medical Center in California offers a range of medical services and includes mental health care and addiction treatment services. Support is available to adult veterans aged 18 and older and their families. They also help homeless veterans and those with dual-diagnosis or co-occurring mental health issues, regardless of gender or background. Given Menlo Park’s fast-paced, urbanized lifestyle, the VA offers veterans a chance to reduce their stress and address their mental health needs without resorting to drugs.
Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and other private insurance plans are accepted here.
Here, clients can access outpatient and inpatient addiction treatment services on referral. The center’s residential facility offers round-the-clock support, therapy, and addiction education for veterans who may be struggling with substance abuse, homelessness, mental health, or unemployment.
Medication assisted treatment (MAT) is also available here to support clients in managing uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms and cravings. The FDA-approved medications used for MAT at this location include methadone, buprenorphine, suboxone, naltrexone, and more.
Different therapy styles feature as part of programming here. Firstly, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), is designed to help individuals balance and reframe their self-perception, and how they perceive the future, and others in their lives. This is done using a problem-solving approach that encourages the setting of regular goals.
Motivational interviewing (MI) is another method offered here. This involves the analysis of clients’ reasons for changing their behaviors, and the benefits they may experience through completing recovery.
Motivational enhancement therapy (MET) is a more targeted style of MI that focuses specifically on unhealthy behaviors associated with alcohol and addictive substances.
Finally, contingency management (CM) prioritizes incentives for completing recovery. These incentives get bigger relative to the consistency of clients’ positive behaviors.
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
795 Willow Road
Menlo Park, CA 94025
