Hamilton VA Healthcare Associates – Butler County Ohio

1750 South Erie Highway Hamilton, OH 45011
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Hamilton VA Healthcare Associates - Butler County Ohio OH 45011

About Hamilton VA Healthcare Associates – Butler County Ohio

Hamilton VA Clinic treats veterans through their drug rehab services and some specialty services, too. They’re located in suburban Hamilton, Ohio. It’s tucked away in a suburban shopping center, not too far from Jefferson Park. The clinic treats patients who are suffering from drug and alcohol addiction. Referrals are required to enroll, though.

They also treat co-occurring mental health conditions. That’s right, their dual diagnosis services extend to any veteran who is attempting to recover from their addiction while simultaneously battling mental illness. Some mental illnesses treated at this clinic include depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. To help out, they offer nutritional programs so that you can feel and look fit. You’ll feel more confident and will be healthier in the long run.

To go along with improved eating habits, they also offer strategies and counseling for those quitting smoking and tobacco. This can look like nicotine replacement therapy or in-person or by-phone counseling. They can also help with weight management and other primary care services like providing medicine. Their in-house pharmacy can prescribe you the medication you need to recover safely.

Some other very important services here are therapy sessions. With individual therapy and group therapy, you can find very crucial tools to help you recover. Individual therapy lets you speak directly with a professional therapist who is equipped and experienced to listen to your story and give you advice. They’ll help you by teaching you how to identify triggers that may be causing you to stumble and relapse, give you new ways to learn coping skills, and help you deal with any trauma from your past.

Group therapy is also a great tool that helps you learn from your peers and keep each other accountable as you recover. You and your peers can even benefit from shared experiences, including going on outings to Hamilton’s Sculpture Park & Museum rather than find comfort in drugs.

Latest Reviews

Gulnoza Vohidova
9 months ago on Google
5
7490Wakefield Ln Maineville
Don Bond
1 year ago on Google
5
I was please with the configuration of the reception area I got checked in quick I was very impressed with nurse Julie and Dr Markus
Steve Yeary
1 year ago on Google
5
This morning ( April 26th) I had a 10 am Audiology appointment. I arrived 15 minutes early. Parking was abundant and location super easy to find. Receptionist checked me in immediately and I only had a 5 minute wait until I was called back.Megan (Audiologist) was very pleasant and found issue with my hearing aid immediately and I was back in my car at 10:15. Service was excellent from beginning to end. I typically do not use VA much because I have good private insurance. I was extremely pleased with my visit today.
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Accepted Insurance

Hamilton VA Healthcare Associates – Butler County Ohio works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

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.

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.

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.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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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.
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The inpatient psychiatric unit consists of 20 beds and is staffed by professionals from a variety of disciplines including psychiatry, psychology, social work, nursing, occupational therapy, and recreational therapy. During an inpatient admission, Veterans participate in individual treatment and group therapy. Hospital stays are generally 4 to 7 days.
medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox
Using standard criteria, Veterans are evaluated for inpatient detoxification by the SUDEP physicians or advanced practice nurses. If eligible, Veterans are admitted to a medically managed detoxification unit located in an acute medical unit at the VAMC. Available 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
sober-living iconSober Living Homes
Grant and Per Diem (GPD) offers transitional housing, for up to two years per episode of care, to Veterans. It is important to note that GPD can offer housing to Veterans who are not eligible for VA medical services. They currently have 164 beds in Hamilton County: 63 at Joseph House; 50 at Volunteers of America in Mt. Healthy; 15 at Goodwill; 18 at Mt. Airy, 15 at Drop Inn Center, and 3 beds for female Veterans at the Brighton Recovery Center in Florence, KY.
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).

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.

Drug rehab in Ohio provides comprehensive treatment to address the physical and psychological needs of those struggling with substance use disorders. This may involve inpatient and/or outpatient care.

The Intensive Dual Diagnosis Treatment program provides outpatient services to Veterans who suffer from co-occurring substance use and serious psychiatric disorders. Group and individual therapy are provided, including insight-oriented therapy, supportive therapy, skill-building, and trauma work. Particular focus is on a multidisciplinary team approach to treatment.

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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LGBTQ Program
The Cincinnati VAMC is committed to providing top quality care to all Veterans including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Veterans. They recognize that diverse populations have distinctive needs, and are training their staff in culturally and clinically-competent care for LGBT Veterans. They are focused on providing the most respectful health care environment possible.
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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).
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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.

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.

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.

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.

Eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and dysfunctional eating patterns. Many psychologists and other mental health professionals consider eating disorders to be food addictions, meaning food is being used in an addictive way (similar to drug or alcohol addiction). Certain substance abuse treatment programs will have treatment for eating disorders as one of the services offered. An eating disorder may also present as a co-occuring disorder or dual diagnosis alongside drug and alcohol addiction.

The Treatment Recovery and Activity Center (TRAC) program focuses on Veterans’ Strengths Needs Abilities and Preferences and is considered the last link between the hospital and the community. The program can help Veterans cope with mental illness, deal with activities of daily living, adjust to life’s challenges, develop the skills to live life to the fullest, and avoid hospitalization.

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.

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.

The Cincinnati VA Medical Center’s Community Employment Services provides information, pre-employment assessment and workforce re-entry planning services, linkage, and coordination for VA and non-VA services, and community based follow-up services to integrate Veterans into the community through competitive employment. The Compensated Work Therapy program (CWT) provides vocational opportunities for Veterans seeking employment.

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.

All Veterans referred to the tobacco treatment center receive a comprehensive individualized assessment, which includes a clinical interview, CO monitoring, and a blood pressure screening. Tobacco treatment intervention options include medications, classes, and individual counseling. Tobacco treatment classes occur at different times during the day and evening at the main hospital and CBOCs.

Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) provides counseling services for outpatient veterans for the Cincinnati and Fort Thomas Divisions and the Community Based Outpatient Clinics. NFS also provides healthy meals for Veterans admitted to the Medical Center. Nutrition Counseling for all medical conditions: Move weight control programs, Diabetes, Hypertension, Heart Disease and etc.

Each program provides assessment and brief treatment of PTSD. The trauma is addressed using Cognitive Processing Therapy in individual and group sessions. Additional therapy groups include Anger Management, Relaxation Skill Training, Assertiveness Training, Distress Tolerance, Communication Training, Sleep Management, and Health Issues.

Amenities

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Accreditations

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: 2417

Contact Information

Phone icon (513) 870-9444
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1750 South Erie Highway
Hamilton, OH 45011

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Reviews of Hamilton VA Healthcare Associates – Butler County Ohio

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4.2 (143 reviews)
CJ Constable
8 months ago
4

Gulnoza Vohidova
9 months ago
5

7490Wakefield Ln Maineville

kbbadger
1 year ago
5

Don Bond
1 year ago
5

I was please with the configuration of the reception area I got checked in quick I was very impressed with nurse Julie and Dr Markus

Steve Yeary
1 year ago
5

This morning ( April 26th) I had a 10 am Audiology appointment. I arrived 15 minutes early. Parking was abundant and location super easy to find. Receptionist checked me in immediately and I only had a 5 minute wait until I was called back.Megan (Audiologist) was very pleasant and found issue with my hearing aid immediately and I was back in my car at 10:15. Service was excellent from beginning to end. I typically do not use VA much because I have good private insurance. I was extremely pleased with my visit today.

Jess
2 years ago
4

megan coyle
3 years ago
1

Jeremy Michael
3 years ago
1

Update Nov 2021:Still do not answer phones for patient care. Worst VA facility in the region.The exact reason you should never have government health care! On time for my appointment for a blood draw, they were 40 minutes late getting be into the appointment. Once back in the lab I was told they did not have the test tube to do the test and that I need to drive to Cincinnati to get the test done. This is why veterans are in crisis!!

Nicholas Allen
3 years ago
5

I had fasting labs today. Apparently my blood sugar got so low I almost passed out and was having some issues. Everyone was so helpful and awesome. Thank you all so much! Without your help I'm sure it would have been a lot worse.

Alex C. Moreno
3 years ago
2

Good luck getting someone on the phone

Joan Boling
3 years ago
4

Nice to have a clinic close by.

Harly Davidson
4 years ago
5

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