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About Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. (Memphis) VA Medical Center
Lt Col Luke Weathers Jr VA Medical Center is a comprehensive Veterans Affairs hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. They have inpatient and outpatient medical care here across numerous departments and that includes mental health and substance abuse. As a VA center, this facility exclusively serves service members and veterans and their families, and you can use your military benefits here.
When you come here for drug and alcohol addiction treatment, you’ll have a care coordinator who can help you identify what types and levels of care are right for you within the VA’s treatment program. Their medically managed detox is often the first step in a veteran’s recovery journey.
During your detox, experienced medical professionals can monitor your health and make sure you stay safe. They can also help to keep you as comfortable as possible amid your withdrawal symptoms by providing medications and other medical interventions. If you have opioid addiction, your detox might also involve medications like methadone and buprenorphine. These medications ease your physical addiction symptoms and gradually lower your dependence on opiates like heroin and fentanyl.
The VA has an extensive treatment program for addiction and mental health. After your detox, they can set you up with a full continuum of care for your recovery from residential rehab to intensive outpatient programs (IOP) to relapse prevention therapy.
Clients have a range of feedback at this treatment center. Some say their experiences here were positive, and that the staff were kind and conscientious. Others say they’ve had very long wait times for appointments and otherwise haven’t gotten the care they needed here. Some clients do point out that most of the issues here seem to come from being understaffed.
Operation Hours
- Monday 12AM - 11:59PM
- Tuesday 12AM - 11:59PM
- Wednesday 12AM - 11:59PM
- Thursday 12AM - 11:59PM
- Friday 12AM - 11:59PM
- Saturday 12AM - 11:59PM
- Sunday 12AM - 11:59PM
Levels of Care
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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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.
Payment Options
- Self Pay
- Private Insurance
- Military Insurance
Accreditations
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Joint Commission
Amenities
- Residential Setting
Medications Offered
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Methadone -
Suboxone
Contact
116 North Pauline Street
Memphis, TN 38105
