El Paso VA Medical Center

5001 North Piedras
El Paso, TX 79930

El Paso, Texas
915-564-6100

About El Paso VA Medical Center

El Paso VA Medical Center is a substance use treatment provider in El Paso, Texas. They serve veterans and active duty military members throughout far Southwest Texas and Doña Ana County, New Mexico.

Their eclectic approach impresses me. The center offers outpatient addiction treatment, intensive outpatient programs, medical detox, medication assisted treatment and comprehensive mental health care for cooccurring disorders.

I also appreciate the specialized care designed specifically for veterans and military service members and the no cost access for eligible individuals.

Veteran Focused Recovery Support

El Paso VA Medical Center offers comprehensive addiction treatment designed specifically for the military community.

Is treatment covered by VA benefits?

Services are funded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at no cost to eligible veterans regardless of service connected disability status. The center also accepts TRICARE for military families.

What addiction treatment programs are available?

El Paso VA Medical Center provides outpatient treatment and intensive outpatient programs for substance use disorders, along with medical detox and aftercare services. Medication assisted treatment for opioid addiction includes naltrexone, methadone and naloxone, supported by individual and group therapy, peer mentoring and 12 step facilitation programs.

What therapies are used?

Treatment includes cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma focused counseling and motivational interviewing. The center also offers anger management classes, military sexual trauma counseling and telemedicine services.

 

 

 

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Amenities

Residential Setting

Residential drug rehab provides the comforts of home with the therapeutic support needed to successfully recover. Benefits of an inpatient program include increased safety, a higher success rate, and the time and distance given to focus on recovery. Residential drug rehabs are often the preferred method of treatment, as they can be tailored to meet specific needs, offer focused therapeutic care, and provide the necessary tools to sustain recovery.

Private Transportation

Transportation services are designed to ensure your addiction treatment begins and ends successfully by offering free transportation to the rehab facility, to and from your appointments during rehab, and back home upon program completion.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Teen & Adolescent Program

The goal of a young adult program in Texas is to set young people free from the effects of addiction and give them the skills they need to successfully navigate early adulthood. This is accomplished with age-appropriate settings, therapies, and activities.

Adult Program

The Lone Star State offers a host of options for those in search of an adult program in Texas. From inpatient to outpatient care, adults can find a program that meets their needs for effective treatment of substance use issues.

Alcoholism

When you enter alcohol rehab in Texas, you’ll find support systems to help you on your recovery journey. Professional counselors, physicians, and other people in recovery provide services and support to help you make changes and learn how to enjoy a sober lifestyle.

Men's Rehab

Men’s rehab in Texas can create an environment that makes men more comfortable. Many men in Texas seek out this type of treatment for its gender-specific benefits.

Women's Rehab

Many gender-specific issues must be addressed during addiction recovery. Women’s rehab in Texas provides the appropriate support for women’s challenges such as body image, motherhood, and trauma.

Opioid Treatment

Through therapy, counseling, and medication assisted treatment, individuals in opioid rehab in Texas gain the skills they need to live a healthier life. The goal is to help you take control of your life and prevent relapse.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

The goals of cognitive behavioral therapy in Texas include evaluating thoughts and changing thinking patterns that are leading to substance use. This treatment helps participants understand their motives and problem-solve to work through challenges without the use of substances.

Drug Rehab

While in a drug rehab in Texas, you’ll deal with underlying issues that contribute to addiction. By addressing these challenges and learning healthy ways to cope with them, you’ll develop strategies that help you live a drug-free lifestyle.

Senior Drug & Alcohol Rehab

Elderly rehab in Texas provides treatment that is best-suited for the age, physical condition, and emotional condition of each participant. Staff are trained in geriatric issues and customize addiction treatment to address these concerns.

LGBTQ Friendly Rehab

Many gender-specific issues must be addressed during addiction recovery. Women’s rehab in Texas provides the appropriate support for women’s challenges such as body image, motherhood, and trauma.

Rehab For Veterans

Many Veterans can benefit from Veteran’s rehab in Texas. These programs include drug and alcohol detox services, 12-step groups, psychotherapy, relapse prevention, and sober living homes.

Rational Behavior Therapy (RBT)

Rational emotive behavioral therapy in Texas follows a model used to guide clients to change their behaviors and achieve recovery. The model involves identifying an activating event, beliefs about that event, and how those beliefs lead to consequences.

Fitness Therapy

Fitness therapy is an evidence-based complementary approach to addiction recovery and mental health care. Based on mounting scientific evidence of the benefits of physical activity in improving mood, enhancing clients’ sense of wellbeing, and decreasing depression and anxiety, fitness therapy encompasses a wide spectrum of intensities, from gentle yoga, qigong, and tai chi to weight training, kickboxing, and other highly physical activities.

Levels of Care

Outpatient Rehab

Outpatient rehab in Texas provides a means for addition treatment while you live at home. You will attend regular therapy sessions and typically maintain involvement with a 12-step program. Because it is tailored for each person’s needs, there is no set timeline for completion of outpatient rehab.

Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health

A dual diagnosis treatment center in Texas provides programs for people who struggle with both substance abuse and mental illness. Treating both disorders through an integrated approach is essential for recovery.

Aftercare & Alumni Program

The initial weeks and months after rehab treatment are often the most difficult. Aftercare rehab in Texas is designed to help you successfully navigate these challenging times and maintain sobriety. You’ll receive emotional, mental, and practical supports, for up to a year or more after treatment.

Inpatient Rehab

Inpatient drug rehab in Texas can last from a few weeks to mor than 90 days. During that time, you live at the facility and receive round-the-clock supervised care. Treatment typically includes individual and group therapy.

Detox & MAT

Detox in Texas is your first step toward a drug-free future. During this phase, your systems are cleansed of all addictive substances. You’ll receive 24/7 care, which may include medication to alleviate withdrawal symptoms.

Sober Living

Sober living in Texas offers a flexible timeline to meet your recovery needs. You can stay in the sober living home as long as you adhere to house rules. These typically include a curfew, random drug tests, and contribution to household bills and chores.

Drug & Alcohol Intervention

A valuable tool for drug rehab in Texas is intervention services. This treatment tool provides education and resources on how to stage an effective intervention as well as professional assistance with facilitating the intervention. Staff then follow up with support to develop an effective treatment plan.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Payment Options

Self-Pay Options

You have the option to pay for your alcohol and drug rehab in Texas, out-of-pocket (also called self-pay or private pay). Self-pay allows you to take control of the cost of your recovery journey and gives you access to all levels of care — including detox in Texas, and inpatient rehab in Texas — that might otherwise be limited by insurers or government-run programs.

Private Insurance

If you have private insurance, you can use it to help cover the cost alcohol and drug rehab in Texas. The amount covered may depend on your policy and whether the treatment center is in-network or out-of-network. You may be left with some costs like a co-payment, or co-insurance. Check with your insurer for more information.

Medicaid Accepted

You may be eligible for Medicaid/STAR Health to cover the cost of alcohol and drug rehab in Texas. Coverage through Medicaid/STAR Health may vary, but it can assist with the cost of alcohol and drug rehab, including detox, inpatient rehab, and more.

Financial Aid

If you require assistance paying for alcohol and drug rehab in Texas, financial aid may be an option. Financial assistance options include grants, scholarships, non-profit programs, personal funding, and health insurance programs to help you manage the expense of substance abuse treatment.

Medicare Accepted

If you're a resident and need help paying for alcohol and drug rehab in Texas, you may be eligible for Medicare. The amount of coverage will depend on many things, including whether you are seeking inpatient or outpatient treatment for substance abuse.

TRICARE

Administered by the Department of Defense, TRICARE offers comprehensive military health insurance plans for active and retired military members and their families. Similar to PPO programs offered by private insurance companies, TRICARE covers multiple levels of care for addiction treatment, including detox, inpatient rehab, and outpatient services.

Payment Plans & Financing

For those who are underinsured or uninsured, paying the total cost of a rehab program up front is not feasible. Fortunately, many alcohol and drug rehabs make financing available to potential clients through private loans, in-house payment plans, or partner lenders. You can choose a finance package that lets you start treatment immediately and pay for it later.

Accreditations

SAMHSA
CARF
Joint Commission

Contact Information

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5001 North Piedras
El Paso, TX 79930

Edited by:
Amy Greene

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