Mt Vernon VA Clinic

Mount Vernon VA Clinic is an outpatient treatment center located in Mount Vernon, Washington. They specialize in treating veterans who are struggling with substance abuse and mental health conditions. Some of the other services available here include personalized treatment planning, individual counseling, group therapy, housing assistance, primary care, relationship counseling and medication management. They accept Medicare, Medicaid and Tricare insurance.

To help you get the treatment you need, a referral is required. This gives your providers a better understanding of where you are in your journey of recovery. An intake assessment will then be completed by a licensed clinician. This gives you treatment options and helps you select the level of care that will be most beneficial for you.

During outpatient treatment, you’ll work with a counselor who will develop a personalized treatment plan. Individual counseling creates a safe atmosphere for you to talk about your thoughts, emotions and private matters you are dealing with. They will provide you with tools and utilize holistic therapies to help you gain coping skills, boost self-confidence, promote a healthier lifestyle, manage stress and combat triggers.

Outpatient treatment is convenient because it not only allows you to go home at the end of the day, but it gives you the time and flexibility to explore your surroundings when you’re not in treatment. While Mount Vernon’s claim to fame is the birthplace of George Washington, it’s also home to many other attractions including an annual tulip festival, sprawling botanical gardens and a great park system. The city also holds lots of cultural events throughout the year and hosts acclaimed acts at the local Lincoln Theatre.

As part of your treatment, you may participate in group therapy here. This way, you can learn from your peers who are on the same recovery journey as you are. This can create a sense of community and belongingness, which discourages isolation and improves your social skills.

More often than not, it’s understandable to want to change many areas of your life in recovery especially if you're at risk of homelessness, are homeless or are living in an unhealthy home. Here, they offer social services to help you find housing if you need it. Sober living can be a healthy atmosphere that can be very conducive to your recovery.