Columbus VA Clinic
824 Alabama St
Columbus, MS 39702
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About Columbus VA Clinic
Columbus, Mississippi is the birthplace of Tennesee Williams and is also connected to the Mississippi Blues Trail. Its historical significance makes it a popular tourist destination, and it’s also where you can find the Columbus VA Clinic. The clinic delivers outpatient mental health and addiction treatment to veterans and military members, along with other medical care.
To pay for VA care, you can use VA coverage if the treatment is service related. If the care isn’t service related, the VA accepts Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance plans.
Specialized Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Use Care for Veterans
All VA clinics have crisis services available for mental health or substance use disorders. This location also provides outpatient counseling for mental health concerns and addiction.
Veteran and military mental health gets a lot of focus because of the traumatic experiences that are inherent in war and military service. PTSD is common among veterans and the VA can provide specialized care for those needs, especially because many VA clinicians are veterans themselves and can relate to what you’ve gone through.
The Columbus VA clinic can also treat mental health concerns like depression, anxiety, anger, and grief as well as addictive behaviors. They provide same day care, and you may be able to get services without enrolling in VA health care.
If you need more intensive care, including detox or residential treatment, the VA can refer you to other VA locations or local community care providers.
Integrated Recovery with Primary Medical Care
This VA clinic also provides medical care for everything from injury to illness to immunizations. You can get physicals and support for a variety of medical needs.
I like that you can get addiction treatment and medical care in the same location, because some substances can make you more susceptible to infections or wounds, which can then be treated with coordinated care. It also makes it easier for your primary doctor to understand and be involved in your addiction recovery which I think is valuable for your overall health care.
Addiction Treatment Programs
Teen & Adolescent Program
A young adult program in Mississippi provides amenities, therapies, and activities customized to individuals in their late teens and early twenties. Treatment addresses the patient as a whole, meeting social, educational, physical, and psychological needs.Adult Program
An adult program in Mississippi offers medical and psychological treatment for dependency on addictive substances. The program can be short or long-term and can range from high-intensity treatment to basic supportive services.Men's Rehab
At men’s rehab in Mississippi, therapy programs are tailored to meet the specific needs of men. This allows participants to get to the root of addiction issues and begin a successful recovery journey.Women's Rehab
When an individual enrolls in women’s rehab in Mississippi, she benefits from gender-specific treatment that applies evidence-based therapies to treat addiction. Therapy methods often include behavioral, trauma-based, family, individual, and group.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive behavioral therapy in Mississippi works well for short-term rehab programs because it is an action-focused, rapid treatment method. Participants learn coping techniques they can start using immediately to get results.LGBTQ Friendly Rehab
Rehabs that are LGBTQ+-friendly are centered on issues that are unique to people in this community. The staff in an LGBTQ-friendly addiction treatment program is familiar with the issues that clients likely experience, like social stigma and discriminationRehab For Veterans
Veteran’s rehab in Mississippi provides crucial addiction treatment for a full range of alcohol and dug use disorders. Treatment addresses the complex challenges that affect Veterans. Programs may include individual therapy as well as group activities such as art therapy, equine therapy, physical fitness, and peer recovery support.Rational Behavior Therapy (RBT)
According to rational emotive behavioral therapy in Mississippi, thoughts about an event, rather than the event itself, cause dysfunction. This treatment method attempts to correct irrational thoughts to help individuals make better choices for recovery.Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is an integrative, community-based care strategy designed to address the needs of persons with severe and/or complex mental illness or behavioral disorders. ACT is typically provided by a multidisciplinary team of medical and mental health care providers, social workers, therapists, and other specialists, including addiction recovery professionals. These services are frequently provided in the home and community to clients in crisis, those who are clinically unstable, and those who are unable or unwilling to travel to a hospital or clinic for in-person treatment.Levels of Care
Outpatient Rehab
During outpatient rehab in Mississippi, you’ll attend frequent group meetings and meet regularly with recove...ry experts. The focus will be to build strategies for sober living and to provide accountability on your recovery journey. This treatment lasts as long as you need it, but most people remain in outpatient rehab for at least 90 days and many for more than a year.Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health
Mental health disorders often play a role in addiction. For those who have both a substance abuse disorder and... mental health disorder, such as anxiety or depression, dual diagnosis treatment in Mississippi is necessary for successful recovery.Aftercare & Alumni Program
As you begin a new sober life, aftercare rehab in Mississippi provides more indirect support to help you overc...ome the challenges you face in the initial months or years post-treatment. This may include support and advice from counselors, social workers, 12-step program members, and other recovery experts.Accreditations
Joint Commission
Insurance
Self-Pay Options
Also known as Private Pay, allows you to take charge of your recovery journey by paying for treatment directly.... You can choose from a range of care options including detox, inpatient rehab and more without being limited to certain providers or programs by your insurer.
Private Insurance
If you have private rehab insurance, you can use it to help cover the cost of treatment. The coverage provided... will depend on your insurance policy details and the treatment center you choose. Be sure to check with your insurer for more information.
Medicaid Accepted
Mississippi Medicaid — which is called MississippiCAN — may be an option if you’re struggling to pay for... treatment. Medicaid coverage can vary, but it can help with the cost of alcohol and drug rehab in Mississippi.
Medicare Accepted
For those with Medicare, the Mississippi Division of Medicaid may have coverage options available. The amount ...of coverage will depend on many things, including whether you are seeking inpatient or outpatient treatment for substance abuse.
Sliding Scale Payment
If you need help paying for treatment, but can't afford the full cost, a Sliding Scale Payment Plan may be an ...option for you in Mississippi. This can provide access to all levels of care including detox and inpatient rehab. To qualify for this treatment discount, you must complete an application and provide supporting financial documentation.
TRICARE
Administered by the Department of Defense, TRICARE offers comprehensive military health insurance plans for ac...tive 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.Contact Columbus VA Clinic
662-244-0391 
