James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital

Tampa, Florida

13000 Bruce B. Downs
Tampa, FL 33612

(813) 972-2000
3.5 (127 reviews)

About James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital

James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital in Tampa, Florida, offers addiction treatment as part of their mental health services for veterans struggling with substance use disorders and psychiatric conditions. Their complete mental health services include treatment for depression, PTSD, anxiety, OCD and schizophrenia. They may even treat dual diagnosis, which is when a patient struggles with mental health and substance use disorder at the same time.

Their outpatient mental health and addiction recovery services include consultation, comprehensive evaluation as well as group and individual sessions. The counseling sessions help you to address underlying mental health issues, including those fueling your substance use disorders, while building solid coping strategies against such triggers.

In addition, you gain tools for improving relationships, enhancing resilience, and navigating the challenges of daily life with greater confidence. These include marriage and relationship issues, personality disorders and even self-harming behaviors.

Like all VA clinics, this facility accepts same-day appointments, and thanks to their telehealth services, you can access care from the comfort of your home, making it easier to stay on top of your health without the hassle of traveling. You may even qualify for services without enrolling in VA health care. In addition, they accept Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and various private insurance plans.

Veterans who are uninsured can pay out of pocket in person, online, by phone or via mail. Financial aid is also accessible via VA financial hardship assistance. However, what really makes this facility outstanding is the depth of their services, ranging from primary care, chronic disease management, and preventative care to rehabilitation, dental services, and vision care.

That’s not even the best part. Their whole health services can perfectly complement outpatient addiction and mental health care.
This program incorporates numerous experiential activities, including yoga, mindfulness, meditation, intuitive nutrition, acupuncture, biofeedback and clinical hypnosis, among others. Participating in these holistic activities is one way to minimize stress, heal and improve your overall well-being.

Additionally, their social workers can connect you to VA community resources to meet various needs, including housing and employment assistance, financial support, legal aid, educational opportunities and more. The facility is also LGBTQ+ friendly and provides specialized services, including substance abuse treatment, mental health care, hormone therapy, HIV testing and psychosocial assessment for veterans belonging to this vulnerable group.

Most past clients commend the facility for their quality care, highlighting their welcoming environment and kind, supportive, compassionate staff.

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  • self-pay iconSelf-pay options
  • financial-aid iconFinancial aid
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  • medicare iconMedicare
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

User icon Programs

adult-program iconAdult program

lgbtq iconLGBTQ Program

military-hat iconMilitary Program

young-adult iconYoung Adult Program

House check icon Settings & Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private iconPrivate Setting
  • lake iconLakeside

Heart icon Treatment

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

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.

Hand holding medical sign icon Clinical Services

inpatient-file iconCognitive Behavioral Therapy

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.

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.

dialectical iconDialectical Behavior Therapy

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.

medicare iconElectroconvulsive Therapy

ECT is a form of treatment in which controlled electric currents are passed through the brain, sometimes causing short seizures. Treatments are done under general anesthesia. ECT appears to change brain chemistry for the better, and has been shown to provide fast and sometimes dramatic improvements in severe mental health conditions that can exist alongside addiction, including depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and suicidality. ECT is also often used by those who prefer it to taking medication.

medical-detox iconExperiential Therapy

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.

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.

Fitness Therapy

Fitness therapy blends exercise with psychotherapy for a fun, inspiring, and effective way of treating addiction and other issues. By incorporating movement into counseling sessions, clients become more empowered, motivated, and goal-oriented, all while strengthening their bodies and becoming more flexible. Fitness Therapy is usually used to complement a course of treatment (inpatient or outpatient) to make it even more successful. Increasing the connection between a patient’s mind and body helps both with healing as well as in creating new, healthy habits.

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.

mental-health iconIndividual Therapy

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.

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.

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.

recreational-therapy iconRecreational Therapy

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.

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.

Check icon Accreditations

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: 4616

SAMHSA

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

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Charles Sedgwick
2 months ago
5

Florida is a Retirement and winter residency for many Americans, from all states. So... All Senators support all Florida VA locations.

Jordan Calderon
2 months ago
1

Rude staff, condescending, some doctors wrote conflicting diagnoses in medical records, some reports were inaccurate, very difficult to get appointments, medications seldom sent on time, and the list goes on.

Bonnie Volk
2 months ago
5

Original Post:10/25/23 ishWow.Okay...So last Monday two radiology technicians saved a life in many ways.They responded quickly and made sure his results were expedited to the correct Dept.The team of physicians spent time ascertaining his condition.And we feel better.Suggestions...1. Blue Cross Blue Shield... When it comes to the ai errors... Have you talked to the companies who have already developed the well functioning software? I worked for them as a temp in the 90's...If we went through his insurance they had already denied the a PET scan... And that's not good.The VA is already saving Private health care companies money.2. Training Class on App for New Patient and Family/CaregiversCan you offer classes in person to each new Vet that teaches them how to use the portal.Thank you and God Bless to You and Your Families!Updated Post: 12/10/23The best suggestion is that a recording is done during every session and the licensed transcriber can ensure accuracy and HIPPA can protect confidentiality.Updated Post: 1/10/24Suggestion:I don't know who reads these posts at The VA.It would help when a person is going through a major surgery or life event if a booklet specific to the health problem could be given to the patient and family.If that booklet contained pre surgery information, surgery information, and post surgery information that the patient could read it would be beneficial on many levels.If the pamphlet gave room for the Dr to make notes of where things would be different that could help if the patient brought it with them or had it as a resource for notes and questions.Managing one's health when Ill is challenging.Being an advocate for one's health when you go to your private insurance dr's 2 � s a year and then when you have to go to the VA and you learn unexpectedly that you have a serious illness is shocking.These are major "life events" where sound psychological tools that put Vets at ease would help them.Most Vets, research shows, won't ask for help until forced or it's too late.In our country they are our heros protecting ours and the world's freedom while we, the country of people from all over the , are living in a melting pot of freedom.Blending...and encouraging freedom... Update 8-11-24If I were to make another suggestion:Most know the USA Military had predicted an enlistment deficiency & are wittiness to this todayMost Vets say they would reenlist if you let them... They'd work the desk -the young and or older fit ones could go to the front linesLast wk I heard that at The VA and smiled knowing Mr Deatherage would have approved. The Army never let him retire new explorations meant new dictionaries.Trams or level conveyer people movers?AndInterior GPS for office visit...1. Trams or level conveyer people movers?To get to most places it takes time and energy... And most going in have an ailment. Psychologically giving them physical comfort helps them relax and can add trust.If there were a compassionate way to assist the most... You could use electric trams... On a schedule and with stops and crossing arms for those who want to walk.Or a people mover...Have elevator like buttons where they push their stop and bathrooms.Give Psychological Compassion providing mental relief to the Vet by Also having individual buttons for...Need things like...wheel chair to office...Assistance to office...Medical help NOW2. Direction GPS and Interior GPS for scheduled office visit...When the Vet has the app which has the appointment time date and location it could be made GPS friendly.You hit leaving for appointment in app.When you get in the car it guides you to exterior location.The Drs office is notified and can see ETA and alerts to accidents or stops longer than 10 minutes.When you get in the building it guides you to the office location.When in building Drs office knows you have arrived and are on the way and can help if you sit on a bench to catch your breath or give your legs a break.See Civic VA for review

Brian O'Neil
2 months ago
2

Dumpster fire of a place, with the exception of the chiropractor and the acupuncturists.The layout is so confusing, and the signs to help people around are no help. Unless you know where you are going, you have to hope a nurse or someone that works there is willing to point you in the right direction.Endocrine is never on time. I ve actually watched the endo walk into the specialty clinic 20 min late for one of my appointment.ENT is extremely professional but hard to get in with.For everything else it s always a long wait to get in for an appointment. Takes months. And when you have an appointment, you re never called back on time. Doctors are always late. But they have us show up 15 minutes early.It s a shame. I understand the demand but maintain professionalism and standards.

Marcellus Brown
2 months ago
5

Ken
2 months ago
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Jennifer Dutremaine
2 months ago
5

Sometimes I have to wait a while for an appt, but that's normal. I love this hospital. Everyone is so kind ans helpful.

T
2 months ago
1

Terrible at every level. They will work 1000x harder to NOT help the Veteran than they will to help you. Community Care is the worst but pretty much every office is awful and does not care about Veterans in the slightest!!

Joseph Williams
2 months ago
5

Will Johnson
2 months ago
1

Poor training and poor staff from the top down, asking me about suicide 20 times during a visit is insane !! Almost insane enough that I wouldn t want to talk to them for help

Daniel Champagne
2 months ago
5

Good Place for Veterans needs

dream home
2 months ago
1

Cafeteria is bad, foods are awful, not much choices especially compare to other hospitals.

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