Sheridan VA Medical Center

1898 Fort Rd
Sheridan, WY 82801

Sheridan, Wyoming
307-672-3473

About Sheridan VA Medical Center

Sheridan VA Medical Center is part of the Veterans Affairs healthcare network. The medical center is located in Sheridan, Wyoming, and is a 24/7 hospital. They offer addiction and mental health treatment services, including medication assisted treatment (MAT), as well as many other primary care and social services.

The hospital accepts veterans' benefits/insurance, as well as Medicaid, Medicare and other commercial insurance. The hospital is in a peaceful rural setting, only minutes from I-90.

Dedicated Addiction Treatment Facility

I think clients will appreciate the dedicated residential addiction and mental health treatment facility set on this historic campus in the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains. The campus features outdoor recreation and relaxation areas, green spaces and walking trails.

Individuals in the addiction treatment program have access to recreational therapy and fitness facilities. This holistic program treats not only your addiction and mental health issues, but also your body and any medical issues you may be dealing with.

Additional Treatment Services

I think it’s important to note that this full service facility has patient advocates to ensure you’re receiving the best and most comprehensive care available. There are specialized services for former prisoners of war, as well as those veterans transitioning home from Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation New Dawn.

Returning service member care encompasses referral assistance, family benefits assistance and counseling. Additionally, they offer mental and behavioral health services, polytrauma care and rehabilitation.

Toxic Exposure Screening

Many veterans have had toxic exposures that may affect long term health. If you’re concerned about exposure, this facility offers toxic exposure screening.

Common conditions include open burn pit exposure, war related exposure and other toxic exposures. A quick screening helps determine your contact and will connect you with more resources to address your concerns.

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Amenities

Private Rehab

Private drug rehab provides a comfortable, secure environment that allows you to focus on doing the work to get your life back on track. Benefits include a higher staff-to-client ratio, increased one-on-one time with therapists and healthcare providers, private rooms for clients, and customized forms of therapy.

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.

Acupuncture Room

Acupuncture is one of the most popular luxurious and alternative therapies offered by rehabs. An acupuncture room provides benefits like pain reduction, improved sleep, a healthy immune system, and a decrease in anxiety.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Adult Program

Adults aged 18 and older who struggle with addiction can attend an adult program in Wyoming to receive treatment. These programs use intervention therapies to help adults stop using substances and maintain a sober lifestyle.

Alcoholism

A full range of options are available for alcohol rehab in Wyoming. Treatment programs include inpatient, outpatient, short-term, and long-term. Each offers individualized treatment to address addiction-related issues and help participants develop healthy habits for a successful recovery.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive behavioral therapy in Wyoming aims to reward non-drug activities and help participants build skills that help them maintain sobriety. This is accomplished through the development of coping skills and healthier patterns of thinking.

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.

LGBTQ Friendly Rehab

Women’s rehab in Wyoming encourages life-long sobriety by teaching women how to overcome the challenges of addiction. This is accomplished through gender-specific treatment methods and same-gender peer support.

Men's Rehab

Men’s rehab in Wyoming addresses issues common among men who have substance use disorders. Treatment focuses on helping men take responsibility for their actions and develop tools to change future behaviors.

Rehab For Veterans

Members of the treatment staff at Veteran’s rehab in Wyoming are trained to work with Veterans and are often Veterans themselves. Each program is tailored to come alongside Veterans who are struggling with challenges related to addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders.

Opioid Treatment

The purpose of opioid rehab in Wyoming is to cleanse the body of opioid toxins, then help you strengthen your mind, body, and spirit to break free from psychological and physical dependence. To reach this goal, rehab professionals offer a well-rounded program of evidence-based treatments that help you achieve long-term recovery.

Rational Behavior Therapy (RBT)

Rational emotive behavioral therapy in Wyoming allows individuals who are struggling with addiction to manage reactions to triggers. It helps individuals address poor coping strategies, negative thought processes, and mental health conditions related to addiction.

Senior Drug & Alcohol Rehab

Elderly rehab in Wyoming focuses on health and psychological concerns that affect substance use among seniors. Treatment typically encompasses family dynamics, health, and co-occurring disorders.

Women's Rehab

Women’s rehab in Wyoming encourages life-long sobriety by teaching women how to overcome the challenges of addiction. This is accomplished through gender-specific treatment methods and same-gender peer support.

Teen & Adolescent Program

Treatment providers at a young adult program in Wyoming understand the unique needs of this stage of life. In these programs, individuals in their teens and twenties who are struggling with substance abuse are able to receive treatment that is targeted to meet their needs.

Levels of Care

Outpatient Rehab

Outpatient rehab in Wyoming is one of the most flexible treatment options. You’ll live at home and attend a few hours of treatment per week. You’ll also attend support group meetings through a 12-step program. The focus of this treatment is to provide ongoing coaching and support to prevent relapse.

Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health

If you have a co-occurring disorder, such as ADHD, depression, or anxiety, it’s important to receive treatment for both this and your addiction. Dual diagnosis treatment in Wyoming provides a multidisciplinary approach to effectively treat both conditions.

Aftercare & Alumni Program

When you take advantage of Wyoming aftercare rehab, you set yourself up for success in recovery. This support, which begins after initial treatment and can continue for up to a year or more, provides practical support to maintain a sober lifestyle. Common services include counseling, support groups, and life coaching.

Inpatient Rehab

Inpatient drug rehab in Wyoming gives you the opportunity to address substance use disorder while living at the treatment facility, allowing you to avoid the typical stressors and triggers you'd face at home. Program duration can vary, but typically lasts up to 90 days.

Detox & MAT

Drug rehab in Wyoming typically starts with detox. During this process, your systems are purged of addictive substances. This occurs in a supervised environment, under medical care that may include medications to alleviate withdrawal symptoms.

Sober Living

Wyoming sober living is a common step on the recovery journey. For those who complete rehab treatment, but don’t feel ready to live on their own, these homes provide a structured setting in which to grow. Peer support, 12-step meetings, and strict house rules help keep you on track during your first few vulnerable months of sobriety.

Drug & Alcohol Intervention

Intervention services in Wyoming provide family members the tools they need to guide their loved one to the path of recovery. Services can include pre-intervention counseling, intervention facilitation, treatment plan development, and assistance with navigating admission to drug rehab in Wyoming.

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

Partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) in Wisconsin can serve as either the starting point for people who can’t commit to inpatient addiction treatment or the next step in a continuum of recovery care. You will participate in highly structured, on-site recovery services between five to seven days per week, but you’ll have the ability to return home in the evenings.

Accreditations

SAMHSA
CARF
Joint Commission

Accepted Insurance

Sheridan VA Medical Center works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

UnitedHealth Group

Contact Information

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1898 Fort Rd
Sheridan, WY 82801

Fact checked and written by:
Susan Bertram, BA
Edited by:
Eric Owens

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