Haverhill VA Clinic
209 Summer Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
About Haverhill VA Clinic
The Haverhill VA Clinic in Haverhill, Massachusetts, offers extensive mental and behavioral health services in an outpatient environment. A referral is required for mental health services at the Haverhill location, but same day appointments are available when necessary. As travel can sometimes become a barrier to receiving effective treatment, I appreciate that they offer telehealth appointments with mental health professionals. Plus, transport services to help clients attend in-person appointments may be provided.
Specialized Treatment for Vets
The veteran experience can present unique challenges in substance use treatment, so it’s a major plus that treatment is tailored not only to the individual but also to issues faced by service personnel, such as PTSD and problems with readjusting to civilian life. Tailored care plans for substance use typically include individual, family and group counseling; addiction psychoeducation; job and education support; and readjustment counseling.
Dual Diagnosis Care in Haverhill
Clients may undergo a psychiatric evaluation to determine if there are any co-existing mental health disorders, like anxiety or depression, that may hinder recovery. If a client does have a dual diagnosis, they will receive treatment for both behavioral health disorders at the same time to help improve recovery outcomes. Psychiatric services include specialist psychotherapy and medications to keep mental health symptoms, such as anxiety attacks and sleep problems, under control.
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) in Massachusetts
In certain cases, the VA Clinic offers medication assisted treatment (MAT)t, which is considered to be the gold standard intervention for opioid addiction. MAT combines medications to tackle withdrawal symptoms with substance use counseling, addressing both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction.