VA Boston Healthcare System West Roxbury Medical Center
1400 VFW Parkway
West Roxbury, MA 02132
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About VA Boston Healthcare System West Roxbury Medical Center
The West Roxbury VA Medical Center is a Veterans Affairs hospital in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. This means that they strictly provide care for military members and veterans and their families. They have a full continuum of care which means you can get whatever level of treatment you need. That includes medical detox and residential rehab as well as an intensive outpatient program and outpatient counseling.
This facility is a large, multi-departmental hospital that includes an emergency department but one of the essential services they have here is addiction treatment. In fact it’s one of a few with a CARF-accredited acute rehab center. This stands for the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.
Whether you go to the ER because you’re in a crisis and you need immediate help or you go to this clinic’s mental health department, you’ll be able to get access to the VA’s extensive treatment program for drug and alcohol addiction.
At any level of care, your treatment will mostly be group therapy and individual therapy. Your individual therapy sessions will address your specific challenges and concerns throughout your recovery journey and will help you work through past traumas and other issues that affect your addiction.
In group therapy, you’ll get the added benefit of community support from your peers. They also have groups for specific conditions and needs as well as groups for certain populations like one for women veterans and one for veterans experiencing homelessness.
Depending on your addiction you might also receive medications to help ease your withdrawal symptoms and cravings. Plus they can help to treat any co-occurring mental health disorders like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or depression and they have family counseling and marriage counseling, too.
Clients mostly say that the staff here is courteous and kind and that they got the help they needed. Some of them note that it depends on which treatment providers you have because some here are better than others.
Amenities
Private Rehab
Private drug rehab provides a comfortable, secure environment that allows you to focus on doing the work to ge...t 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.Addiction Treatment Programs
Adult Program
Each adult program in Massachusetts is designed to help individuals over the age of 18 recover from addiction to drugs or alcohol. The length of the program and its intensity varies, based on the needs of the individual.Alcoholism
Most alcohol rehab in Massachusetts consists of individual counseling and group therapy sessions, which address mental and emotional concerns that are contributing to alcohol use. Treatment helps participants make changes to maintain sobriety and prevent relapse.LGBTQ Friendly Rehab
LGBTQ-friendly rehab in Massachusetts offers programs targeted to the unique experiences within this diverse community. Staff specialists understand that an environment promoting acceptance makes it easier for people to open up and focus on healing.Men's Rehab
For men who want to stop drinking or using drugs, men’s rehab in Massachusetts offers help and hope. These treatment programs, designed specifically for men, help participants recover and rebuild their lives.Rehab For Veterans
Veteran’s rehab in Massachusetts offers recovery for Veterans who are struggling with substance use disorder. Treatment programs are trauma-informed, so Veterans who are facing other mental health challenges receive treatment for co-occurring disorders as well.Opioid Treatment
When you enter opioid rehab in Massachusetts, you’ll receive treatment in a supportive environment that encourages recovery. After successful withdrawal management, you’ll participate in a variety of evidence-based therapies that prepare you for long-term sobriety.Senior Drug & Alcohol Rehab
Elderly rehab in Massachusetts addresses both addiction issues and common challenges faced by older adults. By dealing with grief, loss, social isolation, and financial uncertainty, participants are given tools to overcome addiction later in life.Women's Rehab
Women who are seeking treatment for substance use disorders can receive various levels of care at women’s rehab in Massachusetts. Programs include detox, partial hospitalization programs (PHP), intensive outpatient programs (IOP), telehealth programs, sober living, outpatient, and aftercare.Teen & Adolescent Program
Teen and young adult substance abuse can set individuals on a life-long path of destruction. A young adult program in Massachusetts can intervene in young adults’ lives to set them on a better path during this crucial stage of life.Levels of Care
Detox & MAT
The first step to a drug-free future is detox. This involves slowly and safely ridding your body of all addict...ive substances, under 24/7 supervision. This is typically the initial phase of drug rehab in Massachusetts.Inpatient Rehab
As the most intensive treatment setting, inpatient drug rehab in Massachusetts treatment involves 24/7 supervi...sed care. At this level of care, you typically participate in individual, group, and family therapy sessions, and you may receive medication and additional recreational therapies.Outpatient Rehab
Massachusetts outpatient rehab does not have a defined timeline. The program is tailored to meet your recovery... needs, and may last 90 days or a year or more. During this time, you will attend therapy sessions and support group meetings, for ongoing accountability and development of sober-living skills.Aftercare & Alumni Program
Aftercare rehab in Massachusetts gives you continued access to support after rehab. You may need assistance wi...th job coaching, budgeting, education, or accountability as you re-enter your life. Aftercare programs provide these supports, so you can face challenges and maintain a sober lifestyle long-term.Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health
If you meet the diagnostic criteria for two or more conditions, you have a dual diagnosis. Massachusetts dual ...diagnosis treatment is designed to address both conditions simultaneously, for improved recovery outcomes.Accreditations
Joint Commission
CARF
Insurance
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.
Private Insurance
If you have private insurance, you can use it to help cover the cost of treatment. Most rehab insurance polici...es tend to have different coverage rates and costs that policyholders are responsible for paying, so check with your insurer for detailed information.
Self-Pay Options
If you prefer to take control of the cost of your treatment, you can opt to pay for it yourself through self-p...ay options, also known as private pay. This option provides access to all levels of care — from detox to inpatient rehabilitation — because you’re not limited by the rules of insurers or state-run programs.Contact VA Boston Healthcare System West Roxbury Medical Center
617-323-7700 
