Lakeland VA Clinic

2080 Meadowland Pk Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33803

Lakeland, Florida
863-701-2470

About Lakeland VA Clinic

Lakeland VA Clinic is a community-based facility for Veterans in Polk County, Florida. As part of the VA Tampa Health Care system the clinic provides outpatient mental health services to address addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, bipolar disorder and other behavioral health conditions. Care is Veteran-centered and designed to reduce barriers through accessible, integrated support at no cost to eligible Veterans.

Outpatient  Support for Veterans

One of the features I appreciate is that Lakeland VA Clinic offers outpatient mental health care with consultation, evaluation and ongoing treatment for Veterans facing addiction and co-occurring conditions. Services include individual and group therapy in an outpatient setting with same-day help available for urgent mental health concerns.

Treatment is delivered through a referral-based model that connects Veterans to care tailored to their needs. Sessions focus on addressing underlying issues while building practical coping skills with the option for in-person or virtual visits when available.

Integrated Care and Accessibility

Beyond mental health services, I noted the clinic provides on-site pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, social work, dietetics and other ancillary supports in one location. Veterans needing specialty care can access referrals to the VA Medical Center in Tampa for expanded treatment options, ensuring continuity across the VA Tampa Health Care network.

The facility is fully accessible, with wheelchairs available and transportation support through Disabled American Veterans van services and beneficiary travel benefits.

 

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Amenities

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.

Private Rooms

In order to maintain a sense of autonomy, many private rehab facilities offer clients the ability to choose their own private rooms. The privacy and personal space ensure that the recovery process is as comfortable as possible.

Metropolitan Area

Addiction treatment in the metro area benefits clients by offering seamless connections from the city, around the state, and those seeking out-of-state treatment. Another benefit of attending a metro area drug rehab is that you’re close to major airports and ground transportation services.

Business Center

Business centers are a preferred amenity in many mental health and addiction recovery facilities and typically feature secure, high-speed internet, computer stations, printers, and related business technologies. Business centers are designed to enable professionals and students to continue to participate in work or school activities without leaving the treatment facility.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Teen & Adolescent Program

Young adults often develop addiction for different reasons than older individuals. That’s why a young adult program in Florida focuses on the unique pressures, needs, and challenges faced by young adults.

Adult Program

Treatment at an adult program in Florida addresses the needs of each individual as they work toward recovery. Programs are designed for men and women ages 18 and up, and include a variety of treatment protocols to match the severity of the addiction, type of substance, and personal situation.

Men's Rehab

Gender-specific addiction treatment gives men who are struggling with substance use disorders a connection point to other men with similar struggles. This common ground can make a huge impact on men’s rehab in Florida.

Women's Rehab

Often, women who have a substance use disorder also have a co-occurring disorder. Women’s rehab in Florida often addresses both the addiction and mental health disorder with dual diagnosis treatment.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive behavioral therapy in Florida helps people in treatment to revisit painful thoughts and memories and learn new ways to cope with them. These newly-learned techniques replace substance use and help the individual maintain sobriety.

Senior Drug & Alcohol Rehab

If you're over the age of 65, elderly rehab in Florida gives you the opportunity to be in a treatment program with your peers. This tends to be helpful for older adults because they can receive mutual support and acceptance from their peers. These programs are specifically designed for seniors.

LGBTQ Friendly Rehab

Often, women who have a substance use disorder also have a co-occurring disorder. Women’s rehab in Florida often addresses both the addiction and mental health disorder with dual diagnosis treatment.

Rehab For Veterans

Veteran’s rehab in Florida offers programs for alcohol and substance use disorders specifically for Veterans. Treatment focuses on the needs of this population that differ from others, such as combat trauma and adjustments to civilian life.

Levels of Care

Outpatient Rehab

Outpatient rehab in Florida focuses on relapse prevention and long-term recovery. It typically includes several counseling sessions per week as well as membership in a support group such as NA or AA. This treatment can last several weeks or several months, based on your ongoing needs.

Aftercare & Alumni Program

During initial rehab treatment, you learn how to get sober. Aftercare rehab in Florida helps you learn how to stay sober. Through ongoing counseling, support groups, and life coaching, you’ll develop skills to maintain sobriety as you live a successful life in recovery. This support may last up to a year or more, to keep you on the right track.

Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health

If you are struggling with both an addiction and a mental health disorder, treatment for dual diagnosis in Florida is necessary for successful recovery. This multidisciplinary approach treats both substance abuse and co-occurring disorders such as bipolar disorder, eating disorders, depression, or anxiety.

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

Drug rehabs in Florida offering partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) allow you to live at home while still receiving care at a treatment facility. As a type of outpatient treatment, PHPs typically require an average of five to seven visits a week, ranging from four to eight hours in length.

Payment Options

Financial Aid

If you require financial assistance for alcohol and drug rehab in Florida, financial aid may be available. Financial aid 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 eligible for Medicare, there may be coverage options to help pay for alcohol and drug rehab in Florida. 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.

Private Insurance

Private insurance coverage helps with the cost of alcohol and drug rehab in Florida; however the extent of coverage may depend on your rehab insurance policy and if the treatment center is in their network. It's possible you may need to pay co-payments or co-insurance fees. Check with your insurer for more information.

Self-Pay Options

Choosing self-pay options for alcohol and drug rehab in Florida means you are personally responsible for paying some or all of the costs of treatment. Examples include paying in cash, using a credit card, or taking out a personal or medical loan.

Accreditations

CARF
Joint Commission

Contact Information

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2080 Meadowland Pk Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33803

Edited by:
Patti Croft, MBA

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