James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital

13000 Bruce B. Downs
Tampa, FL 33612

James A. Haley VA Hospital FL 33612

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.

Latest Reviews

Karen Oyola
4 weeks ago on Google
5
The treatment my husband received was exceptional. I know a lot of people complain about the VA but they have always been there for us.
SGM Martinez
1 month ago on Google
1
Each time I call it's usually from 10 - 25 minute wait
One Above All
1 month ago on Google
5
Possible the best Va I ve been to and worked I was a cwt worker during the pandemic I helped veterans get to their appointments great place for veterans. I highly recommend

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Accepted Insurance

James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital 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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Other Forms of Payment

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.

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.

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.

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.
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).

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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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).
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, 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 (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.

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

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

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: 4616

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

Contact Information

Phone icon (813) 972-2000
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13000 Bruce B. Downs
Tampa, FL 33612

Edited by:
Courtney Myers, MS

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3.5 (127 reviews)
Karen Oyola
4 weeks ago
5

The treatment my husband received was exceptional. I know a lot of people complain about the VA but they have always been there for us.

SGM Martinez
1 month ago
1

Each time I call it's usually from 10 - 25 minute wait

One Above All
1 month ago
5

Possible the best Va I ve been to and worked I was a cwt worker during the pandemic I helped veterans get to their appointments great place for veterans. I highly recommend

Beth A
1 month ago
5

Jose Hernandez
1 month ago
1

I. Ant believe the Tampa VA operators don t even answer phone calls. Orthopedics keep messing up. First they don t order my shoes then send me the wrong shoes after I told him don t order wide shoes. This guy is an idiot.

S DOT
1 month ago
2

It's been an hour and not one person I have spoken to.

Christopher George
1 month ago
5

Deanna
1 month ago
5

I had surgery yesterday and everyone was amazing. They made me feel like they really care and Teresa was awesome getting me ready for my procedure. I felt like I was in good hands there...all those angels around me. Thank you so much.Another surgery in the books at the VA Hospital. Everyone was awesome and very caring. My nurse Bo was just shooting the shit with me and it helped me relax. My anesthesia team was awesome. They knew I had a hard time recovering from last time and said they would try something different and it worked. Wow I didn't feel any sickness when I woke up. My surgeon Dr. Johnston did an amazing job with the first surgery so I wanted to schedule with her because of the amazing job she did. It's important to listen to them for your recovery as they know what will help and what will hurt. Thank you so much for taking care of me and all the vets who go there. Love you guys!!!!!!!And another shout out to the surgical team at the VA hospital!!!! I am so proud of you, you took such good care of me. I love talking to all of them and finding out where they are from and how long they've been doing to job. It's a tough job and I couldn't do it so I'm absolutely amazed at the work each and every single one of you do. You really do make a difference!

Ragnar Lothbrok
1 month ago
5

By far the best VA in the country. Yes there are young Doctors who never joined the military but most try to listen and make you better. The specialty departments make this place a one stop shop for all your mental and health needs.

Michael Claudio
1 month ago
5

Roland Orzabal
1 month ago
1

My name is Gertrude Hughes I am a veteran. I cannot get my medication because I am unable leave work to do this appointment and the psychiatrist is refusing to do my appointment where I work virtually. I am a mentally unstable vet and I need my meds.

Jorge Rios
1 month ago
5

One of the largest and most well-managed VA hospitals.Parking can be overwhelming, and they have a huge parking garage with plenty of handicapped spots, but those get taken pretty quickly.Like any other VA hospital, you can have a great experience or a bad one.The employees in the front were very helpful, the ones in the offices not so much.

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