John D. Dingell VA Medical Center – Yale VA Outpatient Clinic

7470 Brockway Road
Yale, MI 48097

About John D. Dingell VA Medical Center – Yale VA Outpatient Clinic

For military members and veterans and their families in Yale, Michigan the answer to drug and alcohol addiction might be the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center - Yale VA Outpatient Clinic. This treatment center has a wide range of services for addiction recovery all on an outpatient basis, so you’ll continue living at home while you receive treatment.

What does addiction care look like at the Yale VA Outpatient Clinic? It all depends on you and what you need. For starters you’ll work with a care coordinator who knows all the VA has to offer. They can work with you to understand your addiction and set you up with the services you need.

The services themselves span a wide range of therapeutic and holistic treatments. You might get medications to help with your withdrawal or help maintain your sobriety. You’ll get addiction counseling and therapy too to help you learn how to strengthen your sobriety.

What’s most notable about this facility though is that they’re only for military members and veterans and their families. They understand how your service or your family member’s service affects you and your addiction and they’ll help you through this in your treatment.

Latest Reviews

jcp jumbo
3 months ago on Google
5
Just a great bunch of people.
Rekkr Family
6 months ago on Google
5
I had the most wonderful experience at the Yale Veterans Clinic. I was a traveling worker for 9 years, haven't seen a doctor in 16 years, and was worried I'd be treated like just another number. Laura Brosius was such a wonderful provider and so extremely knowledgeable. Her team was equally as phenomenal. She took the time to really get to know me and my issues and helped me beyond my expectations. My deepest of appreciation ma'am. You are wonderful and I hope you are blessed for it. 20 outta 10 would recommend *air high five*
Rebecca Ramsey
6 months ago on Google
5

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Accepted Insurance

John D. Dingell VA Medical Center – Yale VA 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.

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.

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.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.
aftercare iconAftercare Support
Clients engaged in a rehab aftercare program have already completed high-level treatment and have begun to develop essential recovery skills. Rehab aftercare services are designed to support clients' sustained sobriety as they reintegrate into their home, workplace, and community. Case managers, care teams, and clients design the customized service portfolio that will best support the client's long-term sobriety. Clients may receive peer coaching, 12 step program induction, vocational training, and relapse prevention services.
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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Program For Men
Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.
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Program For Women
Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.
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Seniors Program
Nearly one million adults age 65 and older live with a substance use disorder. Treatment providers who specialize in senior care understand the social, psychological, and physical effects of aging and how they relate to recovery. They can help clients address particular challenges and risks they may face as they get older such as overdosing and medication interactions and dependencies.
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Hearing Impaired Program
A sensory disability, such as hearing impairment, can compound the challenges of addiction recovery. Drug rehabs that are specially designed to accommodate the needs of persons with hearing impairments will include special accessibility features and accommodations to make treatment as comfortable and effective as possible. This may include access to American Sign Language interpreters.
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HIV/AIDS Program
HIV/AIDS programs support disease prevention and management in high-risk individuals in recovery. Individuals who engage in intravenous drug use and other addictive behaviors are at a higher risk of becoming infected with HIV. Rehab centers that specialize in treating this population typically have a high number of nurses, physicians, and psychiatrists on staff who can make sure both their medical and mental health needs are met.
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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).

Clinical Services

Cognitive behavioral therapy in Michigan helps participants view challenges more clearly so they can respond to them in healthy ways. During a limited number of structured sessions, clients learn about and practice these changes to effectively address substance use and mental health disorders.

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.

Addiction often involves intense situations and emotions. Dialectical behavior therapy helps you understand and regulate your emotions and better manage the situations that evoke those feelings. You'll receive mindfulness training and stress management training to cope more effectively with difficult emotions.

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.

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.

Rational behavior therapy in Michigan focuses on cognitive restructuring to change irrational or distorted thinking patterns. These can contribute to emotional and behavioral problems that lead to substance abuse and addiction. By fostering rational thinking and emotional stability, therapy improves decision making and aids sustained recovery.

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.

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: 2431

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 (810) 387-3211
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7470 Brockway Road
Yale, MI 48097

Fact checked and written by:
Nikki Wisher, BA
Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW

Reviews of John D. Dingell VA Medical Center – Yale VA Outpatient Clinic

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3.9 (29 reviews)
jcp jumbo
3 months ago
5

Just a great bunch of people.

Rekkr Family
6 months ago
5

I had the most wonderful experience at the Yale Veterans Clinic. I was a traveling worker for 9 years, haven't seen a doctor in 16 years, and was worried I'd be treated like just another number. Laura Brosius was such a wonderful provider and so extremely knowledgeable. Her team was equally as phenomenal. She took the time to really get to know me and my issues and helped me beyond my expectations. My deepest of appreciation ma'am. You are wonderful and I hope you are blessed for it. 20 outta 10 would recommend *air high five*

Rebecca Ramsey
6 months ago
5

Michael Sonis
7 months ago
5

Never been in there more than an hour. If that ! Most appointments are very fast & efficient. In & out .

robert scheible
7 months ago
5

Eric Hill
7 months ago
1

The staff in the back are excellent. The receptionists are very rude. Talked with Sandra and she was very rude over the phone after I didn't share with her the personal reason to be seen for a referral. She hung up on me as soon. As appointment was set. I was never rude, I talked with respect. Looking on how to report this behavior to the detroit va.Edit: I was able to report incident to the VA. If this continues with others I suggest to do the same.

Mark Hurst
7 months ago
5

I stumbled across these negative reviews, I am disappointed in people who think they should be thanked for their service, if you are a real soldier, it wouldn't even cross your mind, and as for health care at the Yale VA they are all great professionals.For the guy that said he had prostate cancer, and they didn't thank you for your service get a box of tissues. I too had prostate cancer that they caught and help treat and guess what I didn't expect a thank you for your service.Like other true soldiers we do it because we want to do it not for the acknowledgment of serving.Airborne

Christine C
10 months ago
1

They dont ever answer their phones

RevDerb
1 year ago
5

Very happy with the treatment that I receive here. Thorough and compassionate care from Tara Deters and the rest of the staff. Appointment wait is minimal. I am thankful for this clinic. It means that I don t have to battle I-94 to the Dingle facility for some things.

Lemme Think
1 year ago
3

Receptionist at front window asks: Name; Last 4 of SSN; Address; Phone; Emergency Contact. Since the receptionist is right smack dab in the middle of the health center waiting room everyone hears. Nothing like supplying the whole waiting room with Personally Identifiable Information!

Mike Howell
2 years ago
5

Nice place.

Ray Marsh
2 years ago
5

Always professional!

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