Doris Miller VA Medical Center

Waco, Texas

4800 Memorial Drive
Waco, TX 76711

(254) 752-6581
3.3 (82 reviews)

About Doris Miller VA Medical Center

The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System – Doris Miller VA Medical Center in Waco, Texas, offers dual diagnosis treatment for severe mental health disorders, including substance use and addiction. They help adult veterans and people who served in the armed forces, or all those who qualify and are eligible.

Standard offerings include therapy and individual time with a psychiatrist and psychologist or social worker. You may be offered prescription medication to treat underlying behavioral diseases.
They also have inpatient programs focused on helping people who identify as women. Sometimes, gender specific care is the best approach for serious recovery seekers, as it can limit distractions.
Some former clients praise the staff for being kind and caring, but the most recent public dialogue suggests that veterans should seek better options if they can afford them. The most common concerns were the inability to manage care due to inconsistencies and a lack of help for disabled wheelchair bound patients.

Dollar icon Payment Options

  • shield-cross iconPrivate insurance
  • self-pay iconSelf-pay options
  • financial-aid iconFinancial aid
  • military iconMilitary insurance
  • medicaid iconMedicaid
  • medicare iconMedicare
  • military iconMilitary Insurance

Medical briefcase icon Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

inpatient iconInpatient

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient

Intensive outpatient programs offer high-level care for clients as an increased risk of relapse, including those in early recovery, those with a strong history of relapse, and those experiencing a crisis. Intensive outpatient treatment typically requires clients to engage in nine to 20 hours of care weekly, with treatment modalities that combine psychotherapy and recovery education, and holistic therapies, such as acupuncture and animal therapy. Medication assisted treatment (MAT) is also common in alcohol and/or opioid recovery.

partial-hospitalization iconPartial Hospitalization Program

A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don’t require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for around 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals.

12-step icon12-Step

12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).

aftercare iconAftercare Support

Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox

Ridding the body of harmful, addictive substances, also known as detoxification, is usually the first phase of recovery. Those going through medically assisted detox can be administered medications by a team of medical professionals who are on-site 24/7 to provide different types of therapies that help mitigate withdrawal symptoms.

User icon Programs

adult-program iconAdult program

women iconProgram for women

men iconProgram for men

stroller iconPostpartum program

hearing iconHearing impaired program

hiv iconHIV/AIDS program

lgbtq iconLGBTQ program

military-hat iconMilitary program

House check icon Settings & Amenities

  • spa2 iconYoga studio
  • meditation iconMeditation room
  • recreation iconRecreation room
  • home-setting iconResidential setting
  • private iconPrivate setting
  • car iconPrivate transportation

Heart icon Treatment

alcohol iconAlcoholism

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

drugs iconDrug Addiction

During rehab in Texas, you'll deal with underlying issues that contribute to addiction. By addressing these challenges and learning healthy ways to cope with them, you'll develop strategies that help you live a drug-free lifestyle.

check iconDual Diagnosis

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

mental-health iconMental Health and Substance Abuse

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

opium iconOpioid Addiction

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Hand holding medical sign icon Clinical Services

family iconFamily Therapy

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

house-medical iconTrauma Therapy

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

intervention iconGroup Therapy

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

couples-therapy iconCouples Therapy

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Nutrition Therapy

Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.

art-brush iconCreative Arts Therapy

Creative arts therapy focuses on creative processes. You may engage in sculpting, dancing, improv, painting, or sketching. These creative outlets provide an opportunity to explore and express difficult emotions.

nicotine iconNicotine Replacement Therapy

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.

recreational-therapy iconRecreational Therapy

Addiction recovery treatment in Texas will offer recreational therapy in a holistic approach to treatment. Therapy incorporates enjoyable activities that support your physical and mental health, such as team sports, creative arts, or individual sports. This activity gives you an emotional outlet, reduces your stress, and improves your mood, each of which promotes long term sobriety.

Check icon Accreditations

CARF

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes
Accreditation Number: 231084

Joint Commission

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
Accreditation Number: 132610

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Phone icon (254) 752-6581
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4800 Memorial Drive
Waco, TX 76711

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3.3 (82 reviews)
jaime rivera
1 month ago
1

Wait times are ridiculous. They are constantly making excuses on why they can t provide community care even if you meet the criteria. Leadership and the director should be ashamed at the lack of care veterans receive . Understaffed and yet they still somehow need to reduce staff is ridiculous. Employees have to deal with the issues that they can t control. It starts at the top and they need to fix these issues.

Nishkid641
2 months ago
5

Tay Silky T Taylor
2 months ago
4

I was able to be seen whenever I needed to, and I was able to get some new soles when I needed them. The staff has always been nice during my visits.

82ndAirborneGrunt
3 months ago
5

Stacey Allen
4 months ago
1

Primary care refused to prescribe oxygen to agent orange veteran. Veteran cannot discharge from hospital until he can get oxygen at home. Hospital cannot discharge to an unsafe environment. Primary care doctor isn't even a veteran making life altering decisions because she doesn't believe that the veteran needs the help.

Revan
4 months ago
1

I called just to get a form emailed to me but was left on hold for over 20 minutes...didn't even get to request my form! Had to go up to the office on my only day off to get it, just to wait for a half hour, and then get to pay .10/sheet...then I call back the next week for pretty much the same reason and the phone just rang for over five minutes and no one ever picked up. Worst staff on the planet! Highly unimpressed...no wonder vets don't like the VA.

Debra Burks
5 months ago
1

Communication between providers and departments is disgraceful. You can't find out anything. Pathetic

BettyJo M
6 months ago
3

Police need to be stationed at front of main door. We parked in handicap for my husband's appts. Some older man wanted my parking spot. He repeatedly and annoyingly honked horn, got mad, sped back around, in an unsafe manner. Then he walked over to my window to tell me he had wanted my parking spot and that now somebody else wanted it. My husband has his DV plates on the vehicle. I guess people figured just because the vehicle is running that they should automatically not be parked there. One of these days, there will end up being an altercation with people over handicap parking.If people want handicap get there earlier, way before appt time!!Other than that, his 2 appts were 5 stars!!

c
8 months ago
2

Our veterans deserve more respect. We live in a society where our troops and veterans are neglected more than ever. My dad never comes back from the VA content. He is always left unsure on what the doctors want from him. Most doctors there are hard to understand, and do not have the patience that our troops need. The VA hospital has gone down hill and whoever is going through this, I pray that you guys get the help you deserve. Nobody that has served for our country should be neglected the way some of these doctors treats these veterans.

Kimoy Isaac
9 months ago
5

Dental was a blast here

Adam Alexander
9 months ago
1

I recently had an unfortunate experience at Doris Miller VA Medical Center, and I feel compelled to share my concerns. The overall service was exceptionally slow, and I encountered significant difficulties in getting in touch with the staff.The delays in service not only added to my stress but also raised questions about the efficiency of operations at the medical center. Additionally, the challenges I faced in reaching out to the staff further compounded my frustration.I believe it's crucial to address these issues promptly to enhance the overall experience for patients. I hope that my feedback can contribute to improvements in service and communication at Doris Miller VA Medical Center.

Norman Breeland
1 year ago
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