Department of Veterans Affairs VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System - Reno Nevada

Department of Veterans Affairs VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System - Reno, NV

Department Of Veterans Affairs Va Sierra Nevada Healthcare System is treatment center located at 975 Kirman Avenue in the 89502 zip code in Reno, NV that offers medication-assisted substance abuse treatment. It accepts veterans, people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders and adult women into its treatment service. Department Of Veterans Affairs Va Sierra Nevada Healthcare System provides buprenorphine detox, suboxone prescription and methadone/buprenorphine for pain management to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Department Of Veterans Affairs Va Sierra Nevada Healthcare System consist of matrix Model, trauma-related counseling and motivational interviewing. Department Of Veterans Affairs Va Sierra Nevada Healthcare System also provides detoxification services and offers benzodiazepines detoxification, alcohol detox and cocaine detoxification.

Call (866) 434-2077 for 24/7 help with treatment.

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 975 Kirman Avenue, Reno, NV 89502

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Hospitals
  4. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  5. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  6. Type Of Treatment
  7. Pharmacotherapies
  8. Treatment Approaches
  9. FacilityOwnership
  10. License/Certification/Accreditation
  11. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  12. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  13. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  14. Screening & Testing
  15. Transitional Services
  16. Ancillary Services
  17. Other Addictions Treatment
  18. Detoxification
  19. Counseling Services and Education
  20. Medical Services
  21. Tobacco/Screening Services
  22. Facility Smoking Policy
  23. Age Groups Accepted
  24. Gender Accepted
  25. Exclusive Services

Here are the full facility listing details on Department of Veterans Affairs VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System in Reno, NV:

Types of Care at Department Of Veterans Affairs Va Sierra Nevada Healthcare System

  • Detoxification
  • Substance use treatment
  • Treatment for co-occurring serious mental health illness/serious emotional disturbance and substance use disorders

Service Settings at Department Of Veterans Affairs Va Sierra Nevada Healthcare System

  • Hospital inpatient treatment
  • Outpatient treatment
  • Hospital inpatient detoxification
  • Hospital inpatient treatment
  • Outpatient detoxification
  • Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
  • Intensive outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Hospitals at Department Of Veterans Affairs Va Sierra Nevada Healthcare System

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Department Of Veterans Affairs Va Sierra Nevada Healthcare System

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Department Of Veterans Affairs Va Sierra Nevada Healthcare System

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Department Of Veterans Affairs Va Sierra Nevada Healthcare System

  • buprenorphine detox
  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone
  • methadone/buprenorphine for pain management

Pharmacotherapies at Department Of Veterans Affairs Va Sierra Nevada Healthcare System

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Medications for HIV treatment
  • Medications for Hepatitis C treatment
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at Department Of Veterans Affairs Va Sierra Nevada Healthcare System

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • matrix Model
  • rational emotive behavioral therapy
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at Department Of Veterans Affairs Va Sierra Nevada Healthcare System

  • the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

License/Certification/Accreditation at Department Of Veterans Affairs Va Sierra Nevada Healthcare System

  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Department Of Veterans Affairs Va Sierra Nevada Healthcare System

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military insurance
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Department Of Veterans Affairs Va Sierra Nevada Healthcare System

  • adult women
  • veterans
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Department Of Veterans Affairs Va Sierra Nevada Healthcare System

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Interim services for clients
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Screening & Testing at Department Of Veterans Affairs Va Sierra Nevada Healthcare System

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV testing
  • Screening for Hepatitis B
  • Screening for Hepatitis C
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use
  • STD testing
  • TB screening
  • Testing for metabolic syndrome

Transitional Services at Department Of Veterans Affairs Va Sierra Nevada Healthcare System

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education
  • Outcome follow-up after discharge

Ancillary Services at Department Of Veterans Affairs Va Sierra Nevada Healthcare System

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • early intervention for HIV
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • social skills development
  • transportation assistance
  • mentoring/peer support

Other Addictions Treatment at Department Of Veterans Affairs Va Sierra Nevada Healthcare System

  • Treatment for gambling disorder

Detoxification at Department Of Veterans Affairs Va Sierra Nevada Healthcare System

  • alcohol detox
  • benzodiazepines detoxification
  • cocaine detoxification
  • methamphetamines detoxification
  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Department Of Veterans Affairs Va Sierra Nevada Healthcare System

  • individual counseling
  • family counseling
  • marital/couples counseling
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling
  • health education services
  • employment counseling or training
  • vocational training and educational support

Medical Services at Department Of Veterans Affairs Va Sierra Nevada Healthcare System

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Department Of Veterans Affairs Va Sierra Nevada Healthcare System

  • Nicotine replacement therapy
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Department Of Veterans Affairs Va Sierra Nevada Healthcare System

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Department Of Veterans Affairs Va Sierra Nevada Healthcare System

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Department Of Veterans Affairs Va Sierra Nevada Healthcare System

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Department Of Veterans Affairs Va Sierra Nevada Healthcare System

  • Serves Veterans only

Phone #: 775-326-2920

Call (866) 434-2077 for 24/7 help with treatment.

WHO ANSWERS?

Is Methadone a safe option for addiction treatment?

Methadone treatment can be a safe and effective option for individuals struggling with opioid addiction, especially when administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider as part of a comprehensive addiction treatment program, such as the one that can be found at Department of Veterans Affairs VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System. Methadone is an opioid medication that is used to help manage opioid withdrawal symptoms and cravings, making it easier for individuals to reduce or quit their use of other opioids like heroin or prescription painkillers.

Here are some key points to consider regarding the safety of methadone treatment:

  1. Supervised Administration: Methadone treatment is typically provided through opioid treatment programs (OTPs) or clinics where patients receive a daily dose of methadone under the supervision of healthcare professionals. This helps reduce the risk of misuse and overdose.

  2. Reduces Withdrawal Symptoms: Methadone can alleviate the severe withdrawal symptoms associated with opioids, which can be a significant barrier to recovery. This can enhance the patient's quality of life and make it easier for them to engage in therapy and counseling.

  3. Harm Reduction: Methadone maintenance treatment can be viewed as a harm reduction approach. While it doesn't necessarily lead to immediate abstinence, it reduces the risks associated with illicit opioid use, such as overdose and the transmission of infectious diseases (e.g., HIV and hepatitis).

  4. Individualized Treatment: Methadone treatment should be individualized to meet the unique needs of each patient. The dose is typically adjusted based on the patient's response and progress in treatment.

  5. Legal Regulation: Methadone clinics and providers are subject to strict regulations and oversight by government agencies to ensure safety and appropriate use of the medication.

However, it's important to note that methadone is an opioid itself and can be habit-forming. When taken as prescribed and under medical supervision, the risk of addiction to methadone is relatively low. However, misuse or diversion of methadone can lead to addiction and other negative consequences.

Methadone treatment is not suitable for everyone. Individuals with certain medical conditions or contraindications may not be candidates for methadone treatment. It's essential for addiction treatment centers like Department of Veterans Affairs VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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