Dubuque VA Clinic
2600 Dodge Street
Suite A1
Dubuque, IA 52003
About Dubuque VA Clinic
Dubuque VA Clinic offers treatment to veterans who are struggling with mental health conditions and substance use disorders. They are located in Dubuque, Iowa and offer inpatient and outpatient treatment. Other services available here include primary care, educational programs, housing placement, personalized treatment plans, trauma-informed care, individual counseling, group therapy and telehealth services. They accept TRICARE, Medicare and Medicaid.
Dubuque is a strong place to begin this life-changing transformation because it combines the historic feel of a small town with a thriving, up-and-coming arts and culinary scene that feels fresh and new. When you’re not in outpatient treatment, you can stroll their historic districts and take in the gorgeous, well-preserved homes across the city. There are also many art museums, theaters, dance halls and even a symphony. The academic and medical scenes are robust here as well, with three private colleges and two major healthcare systems all calling Dubuque home.
When you first come here, you’ll meet with your therapist to complete a clinical assessment. This helps them better understand your treatment expectations, discuss areas you want to work on, and set goals for your recovery. Once they complete those steps, your therapist will complete a personalized treatment plan just for you. This can provide more clarity and keep you motivated to continue moving forward in your journey of healing.
Individual counseling creates a safe space for you to discuss thinking patterns, feelings and challenging topics you prefer to discuss privately. This can help reduce stress and anxiety by being able to open up and release pent-up emotions you may have been experiencing. This service is especially beneficial for veterans, who may have experiences and emotions related to combat that they need to share with someone. A counselor will utilize holistic therapies to help you develop coping skills, manage emotions and develop trust.
Their educational programs including continuing education courses in the community. This can strengthen your chances of gaining employment and encourage you to explore more career options. They can help coordinate vocational training services and provide resources and financial assistance for you to go to college.
Before you complete treatment, they will discuss aftercare with you and help you establish a supportive and safe home environment. This can reduce the risk of a relapse, provide structure and help you engage with other individuals who are on the same journey as you.
Amenities
Addiction Treatment Programs
Teen & Adolescent Program
A young adult program in Iowa specializes in addiction treatment for young people from their teen years through their late 20s. Some include adults up through age 32. Treatment focuses on recovery challenges that are specific to this stage of life.Adult Program
Treatment at an adult program in Iowa is targeted for men and women over the age of 18. These recovery services focus on establishing healthy coping skills that allow individuals to stop abusing substances.Alcoholism
The journey through alcohol rehab in Iowa typically involves four key phases. Treatment initiation is followed by early abstinence. Participants then learn how to maintain abstinence, and finally enter advanced recovery. These steps teach individuals how to develop and maintain a healthy, sober lifestyle.Men's Rehab
Men’s rehab in Iowa offers multiple levels of care. Treatment programs designed for men include inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization programs (PHP), intensive outpatient programs (IOP), detox, and sober living.Women's Rehab
Women and men react differently biologically, emotionally, and socially to substance abuse and addiction. That’s why women’s rehab in Iowa provides treatment targeted to meet women’s needs.Drug Rehab
Drug rehab in Iowa is available in many formats. A variety of inpatient and outpatient options provide programs tailored to individual needs. The aim of each is to help participants recover from drug addiction.Senior Drug & Alcohol Rehab
Recovery is possible for older adults, through elderly rehab in Iowa. Numerous facilities offer this specialized treatment that addresses addiction along with the unique concerns of the elderly.EMDR Therapy
EMDR Therapy is a neurobiological treatment modality used to address trauma disorders and related mental and behavioral health challenges. Short for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, EMDR is designed to help clients cope with distressing memories and emotions, including fear, sadness, and anger. EMDR may help clients in addiction recovery manage the psychological and emotional triggers that contribute to substance misuse and/or addiction relapse.Levels of Care
Accreditations

Joint Commission
Insurance
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