VA Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate Treatment Program

VA Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate Treatment Program - Los Angeles, CA

Va Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate Treatment Program is a substance and mental health treatment facility located at 351 East Temple Street, Special Clinic, Unit 11-c in the 90012 zip code in Los Angeles, CA. It is operated by the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Va Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate Treatment Program provides methadone maintenance. Some of the treatment approaches used by Va Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate Treatment Program include 12 step rehabilitation, substance use counseling approach and motivational interviewing. Va Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate Treatment Program provides outpatient treatment and outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment. It also provides residential treatment for substance use.

Address: 351 East Temple Street, Special Clinic, Unit 11-C, Los Angeles, CA 90012

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Hospitals
  4. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  5. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  6. Type Of Treatment
  7. Pharmacotherapies
  8. Treatment Approaches
  9. Facility Ownership
  10. License/Certification/Accreditation
  11. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  12. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  13. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  14. Screening & Testing
  15. Transitional Services
  16. Ancillary Services
  17. Counseling Services and Education
  18. Medical Services
  19. Tobacco/Screening Services
  20. Facility Smoking Policy
  21. Age Groups Accepted
  22. Gender Accepted
  23. Exclusive Services
  24. Services for deaf

Here are the full facility listing details on VA Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Opiate Treatment Program in Los Angeles, CA:

Types of Care:

  • residential treatment for substance use

Service Settings:

  • outpatient treatment
  • outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment

Hospitals:

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment:

  • Methadone used in treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment:

  • Does not treat alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment:

  • methadone maintenance

Pharmacotherapies:

  • Methadone
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Treatment Approaches:

  • brief intervention services
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention treatment
  • substance use counseling approach
  • 12-step rehab

Facility Ownership:

  • the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

License/Certification/Accreditation:

  • Hospital licensing authority
  • Certified by The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted:

  • Accepts Federal funding

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported:

  • rehab for veterans

Assessment/Pre-treatment:

  • Comprehensive substance use assessment

Screening & Testing:

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV testing
  • Screening for Hepatitis B
  • Screening for Hepatitis C
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use
  • STD testing
  • TB screening
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing
  • Testing for metabolic syndrome

Transitional Services:

  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education

Ancillary Services:

  • case managers
  • sober housing services
  • mental health services

Counseling Services and Education:

  • counseling for individuals
  • group counseling
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • HIV and AIDS support
  • health education services
  • employment counseling services

Medical Services:

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services:

  • Screening for tobacco use

Facility Smoking Policy:

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted:

  • adult rehab
  • accepts young adults over 18

Gender Accepted:

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services:

  • Methadone clients only
  • All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program
  • Serves Veterans only

Services for deaf:

  • Service for hearing impaired

Phone #: 213-253-2677 x24274

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What is dual diagnosis treatment?

Dual diagnosis treatment is a specialized approach to helping individuals who are dealing with both substance abuse issues and mental health disorders simultaneously. It recognizes the interconnected nature of these challenges and aims to address them comprehensively.

People with dual diagnosis face a unique set of hurdles as their mental health issues and substance use often reinforce each other, creating a cycle that can be difficult to break. For instance, someone with depression might turn to drugs or alcohol as a way to cope with their emotions, and the substance use can, in turn, exacerbate their mental health symptoms. This complex interaction requires a tailored treatment approach.

The primary goal of dual diagnosis treatment is to provide integrated care that addresses both the substance use disorder and the mental health condition concurrently. This involves a team of professionals, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, addiction specialists, and counselors, working collaboratively to develop a comprehensive treatment plan.

The treatment plan may include various therapeutic modalities, medication management, and support services. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing are commonly used therapeutic approaches. Medications may be prescribed to manage psychiatric symptoms and support the individual's recovery from substance use.

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