John Cochran VA Medical Center

915 North Grand Boulevard Saint Louis, MO 63106
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John Cochran Division VA Medical Center MO 63106

About John Cochran VA Medical Center

John Cochran Division VA Medical Center, part of the St. Louis Health Care System, is a public hospital located in St Louis, MO. John Cochran Division VA Medical Center specializes in the treatment of Primary Care and Mental Health Care.

John Cochran Division VA Medical Center exists to serve the veteran through the delivery of timely quality care by staff who demonstrate outstanding customer service. They hope to serve and honor America’s veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well being.

Some of the services offered by John Cochran Division VA Medical Center include Behavioral Health Care, Primary Care, Community Integration, Family Support, Inpatient Unit, Occupational Therapy, Outpatient Clinics, Pharmacy, Clinical Consulting Services, Peer Support, Physical Therapy, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Personal Care.

They also provide Veterans with Telehealth, for access to health care that is timely, more convenient and easier to access through the use of new healthcare technology including video conferencing and health monitoring devices that can connect patients to their health care team.

Latest Reviews

Mia Allbright
1 month ago on Google
1
The entire eye clinic needs an overhaul. Poor customer service. Terrible scheduling system, and no way to determine how long you have to wait. EXTREMELY POOR SYSTEM AND SERVIVE.
Angela Smith
1 month ago on Google
5
We love going to JC. They really know how to treat Veteran issues better than anyone else. Fantastic clinical care. Saved my father-in-law s life. Such compassionate, respectful staff.
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1 month ago on Google
5
Valet parking, visited a friend, crowded.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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
Rehab aftercare programs offer continuing care for clients in the maintenance phase of recovery and are designed to evolve over time. Outpatient treatment is generally categorized as drug rehab aftercare, but many clients continue to receive services after being discharged from formal care. These services are customized to clients' unique recovery goals, but typically include medical, mental health, and social services. Clients' case manager and recovery team play a key role in developing the client's care plan.

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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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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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

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: 2532

Contact Information

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915 North Grand Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63106

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3.5 (179 reviews)
Mia Allbright
1 month ago
1

The entire eye clinic needs an overhaul. Poor customer service. Terrible scheduling system, and no way to determine how long you have to wait. EXTREMELY POOR SYSTEM AND SERVIVE.

Angela Smith
1 month ago
5

We love going to JC. They really know how to treat Veteran issues better than anyone else. Fantastic clinical care. Saved my father-in-law s life. Such compassionate, respectful staff.

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1 month ago
5

Valet parking, visited a friend, crowded.

Robin Lyn Drennen Brown The HelloBaden Show
1 month ago
5

Barbara Rodgers
1 month ago
5

My husband has been a patient here for 4 months now and the care he has received from all the staff has kept him alive .We are eternally grateful for their care of him. I pray for the Blessings of GOD to continually be upon each of them and their family lives because of the diligent, caring attention and attitudes extended to our family at our most desperate time of need.Barbara Rodgers

Scott Tillis
1 month ago
5

The VA hospital is a good place for Vets to get the .need we need as Veterans. I am happy with thier service.

Bonnie French Rohr
2 months ago
5

Kevin Scotsman McCollom
2 months ago
3

I took an Uber ride to Jefferson Barracks to get on the Shuttle Bus to John Cochran Veterans Affairs. Half way there, I get a phone call that my Doctor is out sick.

Nairb Carter
2 months ago
1

The worst VA facility in the midwest. If the hospital care matches the attitudes of the staff AND the area. God help the patient. Everyone has a chip on the shoulder or seems to hate their job. I suggest going somewhere else.

Rory Foster
2 months ago
5

I had a procedure completed today. The team performed with the most professional and friendly service I have ever received at a hospital, including SSM! Jason was my first encounter and he was fantastic, followed by a team of equal quality. In the famous words ofArnold Schwarzenegger I ll be back !

Ron Gifford
3 months ago
5

I was traveling throughSt.Louis and needed a schedule infusion. The staff did an outstanding job of getting the orders handled and getting me in quickly. A special thanks to Janetka (not sure of the spelling) who I think may have given up her lunch to work me in for the infusion. Above and beyond. Thanks again.

Steven Thompson
3 months ago
5

First time going there and what impressed me is how genuinely caring and friendly every single person who worked there was. The parking was valet and super easy. The hospital is huge but the parts I saw were well staffed, clean, and operating efficiently.

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