Olin E. Teague Veterans’ Medical Center

1901 Veterans Memorial Drive
Temple, TX 76504-7451

About Olin E. Teague Veterans’ Medical Center

Olin E. Teague Veterans' Center is part of the VA Central Texas Healthcare System. This outpatient facility is located off Veteran Memorial Drive in Temple, Texas. Veterans and their families in this area and nearby communities can benefit from their affordable primary care and specialty health services. This includes mental health care, homeless veterans care and social support services. Referrals may be required.

Their mental health care helps veterans overcome common conditions like depression, anxiety and addictive disorders or substance misuse. They may also tackle dual diagnosis. This is when someone is simultaneously dealing with both substance misuse and mental health issues. These conditions often arise from the unique pressures and demands of military life.

This facility equips you with tools that promote lasting recovery so that you can build a healthy future. They offer confidential and personalized outpatient treatment that delivers the best recovery outcomes. Services include consultation, evaluation, and group and individual therapy.

The therapeutic intervention is trauma informed and may incorporate various clinically proven techniques depending on your symptoms. The goal is to help you tackle the underlying negative emotions driving your behavioral challenges and build strong coping skills. This is vital in preventing relapse and maintaining sober living. They even offer specialized PTSD care that involves assessment, individual counseling, group therapy and medication. This program also involves treatment for addictive disorders.

This facility also focuses on inclusiveness. They offer minority veteran care to support minority veterans and streamline access to healthcare services. They even provide LGBTQ+ veterans care to promote the health, welfare and dignity of these community members. The service includes hormone therapy, substance use treatment and HIV/STI testing and treatment. These services are delivered in safe, welcoming and affirmative environments. I especially like their safe and secure telehealth health support. Accessing therapy from the comfort of your home is incredibly convenient.

Their homeless veteran’s care can be a lifesaver if you’re homeless or at risk of losing your home. It doesn’t matter if that’s due to addiction and mental issues, financial hardship or unemployment. With this program you can receive transitional or permanent housing, job training and life skills education. They also offer financial support, addiction/mental health treatment, peer support and case management. More community recovery support services can be accessed through their social work.

These services have flexible payment options. They accept Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE. You can also fund your treatment through VA financial hardship assistance. That’s if you’re uninsured and having financial difficulties. You may even receive transportation support to and from your appointment if eligible. This further cuts down costs. The facility offers same-day help and walk-in express care for emergencies. You may even qualify for care if you’re not enrolled in VA health care.

Latest Reviews

Blanca
3 weeks ago on Google
1
I made an attempt to reach out today to reschedule my appointment for labs. The individual who answered the phone informed me that rescheduling must be done through my designated team. While I understand the protocol, it seems a bit cumbersome. Furthermore, I was advised that when rescheduling my appointment with my PCP, I should also request new lab work to be submitted. This procedure appears to be a bit inefficient and does not optimize the process for veterans. It is somewhat confusing why there is a separate department for labs if appointments and rescheduling cannot be handled through them. This system may be counterproductive and lead to a loss of valuable time.
Kendall Garmon
1 month ago on Google
1
Awful, no good, extremely lacking. Just the flipping worst.
Julius Coker
2 months ago on Google
5
The NICEST and most kind Emergency Room staff I have ever encountered at a VA Hospital. When I say they go above and beyond to make sure you are comfortable and show sincere compassion, I mean it! Restoring my hope in the VA healthcare system.

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Accepted Insurance

Olin E. Teague Veterans’ Medical Center works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, Please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Addiction Treatments

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.
aftercare iconAftercare Support
Rehab aftercare programs are based on a model of continuing care and the premise that recovery is a life-long process requiring ongoing client support. Many rehab aftercare services include outpatient care, but clients often continue to receive support after being discharged from formal treatment. Case managers and care teams typically collaborate with clients to design their long-term care plan, which may include peer coaching, career counseling, and 12 step program induction, among other services.
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).
sober-living iconSober Living Homes
Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.
heart-hands iconIntervention Services
Intervention services helps family or friends of addicts stage an intervention, which is a meeting in which loved ones share their concerns and attempt to get an addict into treatment. Professional intervention specialists can help loved ones organize, gather, and communicate with an addict. They can guide intervention participants in describing the damage the addict's behavior is causing and that outside help is necessary to address the addiction. The ideal outcome of an intervention is for the addict to go to rehab and get the help they need.
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.
medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox
Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.

Treatments

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.

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.

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.

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.

Programs

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Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Program For Men
Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.
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Program For Women
Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.
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Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
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Seniors Program
Nearly one million adults age 65 and older live with a substance use disorder. Treatment providers who specialize in senior care understand the social, psychological, and physical effects of aging and how they relate to recovery. They can help clients address particular challenges and risks they may face as they get older such as overdosing and medication interactions and dependencies.
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LGBTQ Program
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
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Military Program
Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

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.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.

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.

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.

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.

What you eat has a significant effect on your mental and physical health. That's why many addiction recovery programs in Texas incorporate nutrition therapy in their treatment. This therapy teaches you how addiction affects nutrition, what foods are best to eat during recovery, and how to shop for and prepare healthy meals.

Recreational therapy (aka therapeutic recreation) uses creative and fun activities to help with addiction recovery. Recreational therapists lead patients in entertaining and engaging activities like sports or games; art (drawing, painting, sculpture); drama, music, and dance; and/or community outings (field trips) to improve patients' physical, social, and emotional well-being.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private iconPrivate Setting
  • car iconPrivate Transportation

Accreditations

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.

SAMHSA Listed: Yes

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: 289523

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

Contact Information

Phone icon (800) 423-2111
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1901 Veterans Memorial Drive
Temple, TX 76504-7451

Fact checked and written by:
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Edited by:
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Reviews of Olin E. Teague Veterans’ Medical Center

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Blanca
3 weeks ago
1

I made an attempt to reach out today to reschedule my appointment for labs. The individual who answered the phone informed me that rescheduling must be done through my designated team. While I understand the protocol, it seems a bit cumbersome. Furthermore, I was advised that when rescheduling my appointment with my PCP, I should also request new lab work to be submitted. This procedure appears to be a bit inefficient and does not optimize the process for veterans. It is somewhat confusing why there is a separate department for labs if appointments and rescheduling cannot be handled through them. This system may be counterproductive and lead to a loss of valuable time.

Kendall Garmon
1 month ago
1

Awful, no good, extremely lacking. Just the flipping worst.

Julius Coker
2 months ago
5

The NICEST and most kind Emergency Room staff I have ever encountered at a VA Hospital. When I say they go above and beyond to make sure you are comfortable and show sincere compassion, I mean it! Restoring my hope in the VA healthcare system.

S.E. Isaac
2 months ago
4

Overall, it's really good. Whenever I do have a problem, I go to patient advocacy, and they handle the problem immediately.

Robin T
3 months ago
4

Aside from the pharmacy and some of the primary clinics maintaining a crass, condescending, and uninterested dementor, most of the other clinics and stations are kind, effective, providing, and attentive.

Patrick Bryant
4 months ago
1

Totally disgusted today, had to see a gay pride/Palestine flag hanging in the lobby. Guess the VA is supporting terrorism now.

Nada Drennan
4 months ago
5

Nada Drennan
4 months ago
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Jannice Cooper
5 months ago
5

Ron Smith
5 months ago
5

On Friday the 19 April 2024 at 10:10am Dr Dreher operated on L/H thumb. The staff, Drs, and the Operating Room was the Brights Cleanest. Very Professional AAAAAAAA Plus. Thank You Ron Smith

Lee
6 months ago
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Guess depends on Doctor, had two great ones then all of a sudden my last one quit. Had Primary Doctor take away Pain Management Pain Medicine saying pills are bad, even though issued by Specialty Doctors. Asked for different diabetes medicine, told no, asked to see Gastro, told no.I use to use VA for all my medical and switched to civilian pain management and primary doctor because of the VA Dpc they assigned me.

Angel Jaca
7 months ago
5

Great service, respected, always clean

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