Hunter Holmes McGuire Medical Center – Charlottesville Community Based Outpatient Clinic

590 Peter Jefferson Parkway
2nd Floor Suite 250
Charlottesville, VA 22911

About Hunter Holmes McGuire Medical Center – Charlottesville Community Based Outpatient Clinic

The Charlottesville VA Clinic features primary and mental health care for veterans, military personnel and their family members in Charlottesville, Virginia. As part of the VA Richmond Health Care network, they offer outpatient services to help you overcome a range of conditions, including substance use disorder. They accept self pay, military benefits and private insurance. A financial assistance program is available.

Their mental health care program includes individual and group counseling sessions to help you talk through your symptoms, address your triggers, and learn healthy life skills for recovery. The counselors here can also help you address some of the issues and emotions that might accompany your addiction, including grief and trauma.

I like that there are also psychiatric experts on staff to help address co-occurring conditions including anxiety, depression and personality disorders. If you need marriage or relationship counseling as a result of your chemical dependency, they can assist with that as well. If you need support beyond what their outpatient clinic can provide, they’ll connect you with the appropriate resources within the community.

One client calls this facility a gem in the VA system, explaining that the team members go the extra mile and are always responsive. Another said that the staff bends over backward to help veterans. There’s even complimentary transportation to and from in select cases. However, several people have mentioned issues with communication and scheduling.

Latest Reviews

Michael Gill
3 weeks ago on Google
5
R English
4 months ago on Google
4
Day 2 and not as impressed but they did fix a wrong scan order so we didn t have to pack up and leave. Was told meds ready and not there yet. A very long day running around getting nothing done. Day 1 was very impressed with the care my 93 yr old vet fatherin-law received today. He couldn t have asked for more. All difficulties were addressed, the nearby UVA pharmacy was super speedy and convenient. A different specialty drug through the VA pharm was free and can now be taken.. They have MDs that can come to your house. We got appts lined up a week after we called. Everyone was super awesome. The RN couldn t been nicer. MD super thorough. A wonderful asset for veterans! We waded through another VA out of state and it was hell getting things set up and no thoroughness medically but also provided great services. We re happy to find this easier. Thank u!
Ringo Swartz
5 months ago on Google
1
Spent 90 min - (transferred three times) on telephone attempting to get a follow up appointment with Charlottesville VA audiology clinic. When given a phone number(s) to call either they are busy or don't work (out of service). Can't complain about the service but communication is a weakness.

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Accepted Insurance

Hunter Holmes McGuire Medical Center – Charlottesville Community Based Outpatient Clinic 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.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

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.

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Per session payment lets you pay for each treatment at the time of service. You may also pay for a certain number of sessions up front and then pay for more if needed. This format allows you to tailor the financial investment to your specific needs and avoid having a large lump sum payment due at the end of the treatment program.

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Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

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.
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).
intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.
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.

Treatments

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 rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

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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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.

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.

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.

Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.

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.

The Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center staff is dedicated to providing evidence-based treatment services to veterans and employees who are considering making changes related to their tobacco use. Staff members at McGuire understand that quitting tobacco use is challenging. Most Veterans make multiple attempts to quit before finally staying quit. They understand this process and work with each Veteran to individualize treatment. They collaborate with each Veteran to find the most effective path to assist with this process. Available options include group therapy, individual therapy, and medications.

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.

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.

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: 2792

Contact Information

Phone icon (434) 293-3890
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590 Peter Jefferson Parkway
2nd Floor Suite 250
Charlottesville, VA 22911

Fact checked and written by:
Courtney Myers, MS
Edited by:
Peter Lee, PhD

Reviews of Hunter Holmes McGuire Medical Center – Charlottesville Community Based Outpatient Clinic

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A clinic with engaged staff, everyone is committed to their job really. Local veterans, you can come here! A great resource for our needs.

Reviewed on 2/4/2019
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Michael Gill
3 weeks ago
5

R English
4 months ago
4

Day 2 and not as impressed but they did fix a wrong scan order so we didn t have to pack up and leave. Was told meds ready and not there yet. A very long day running around getting nothing done. Day 1 was very impressed with the care my 93 yr old vet fatherin-law received today. He couldn t have asked for more. All difficulties were addressed, the nearby UVA pharmacy was super speedy and convenient. A different specialty drug through the VA pharm was free and can now be taken.. They have MDs that can come to your house. We got appts lined up a week after we called. Everyone was super awesome. The RN couldn t been nicer. MD super thorough. A wonderful asset for veterans! We waded through another VA out of state and it was hell getting things set up and no thoroughness medically but also provided great services. We re happy to find this easier. Thank u!

Ringo Swartz
5 months ago
1

Spent 90 min - (transferred three times) on telephone attempting to get a follow up appointment with Charlottesville VA audiology clinic. When given a phone number(s) to call either they are busy or don't work (out of service). Can't complain about the service but communication is a weakness.

thomas polmateer
6 months ago
5

Very professional.

VIC MONTI
1 year ago
5

Participant-oriented knowledgeable health care.

Nick Sinclair
1 year ago
5

For a long time this clinic has taken great care of my medical needs. Personnel are pleasant and efficient and have always provided me with exceptional patient care.

Mike Schulman
2 years ago
5

The Charlottesville CBOC seems to be a gem in the VA system. The staff goes the extra mile for the patient, and are friendly and responsive. I have always had good luck scheduling an appointment or follow-up, and the medical professionals I have worked with seem to genuienly care about the patient.

Matt Lyons
2 years ago
2

Have had numerous issues with this VA facility. They re a pain to do absolutely anything with (scheduling, pain or disease management, etc). I have been to other, better, VA facilities around the US. Caveat emptor if you re stuck here in Charlottesville.

Amanda Cuave
3 years ago
1

Request appointment on MyHealtheVet and never get a call. Instead I receive an email stating my appointment has been scheduled but no information about date or time in email. And then when I try to call I never get someone at Charlottesville to answer instead I get transferred to everywhere else (got transferred to WV today) and when I finally get someone in Richmond there is no appointment scheduled. This has happened twice in the past two weeks. I'm getting fed up.

Robert Bethel
4 years ago
5

A great bunch of caring individuals. They set a very high standard and exceed that daily. Nothing but praise from me.

William Cruse
4 years ago
5

carl swensson
4 years ago
5

Great people work here. My mental health and my prime care docs are amazing. Helped change my life around and be a healthier person and veteran. They care about their vets here.

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