Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center

Cleveland, Ohio

10701 East Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44106

(216) 791-3800
3.69 (264 reviews)

About Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center

Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, in Cleveland, Ohio, offers medical, mental health, and behavioral health care for veterans and their families. Services include medically supervised detox, dual diagnosis care, and inpatient, outpatient, and aftercare services. Dedicated programs for seniors, young adults, postpartum women, persons with hearing impairment, and active military personnel are available.

Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center provides mental health care, general medical services, and addiction recovery programs for veterans and their families in Cleveland, They also specialize in the treatment of seniors, young adults, active military, postpartum women, persons with hearing impairments, and persons with co-occurring addiction and mental illness.

Clients undergoing detox receive round the clock medical supervision. FDA approved medications may be prescribed to ease withdrawal symptoms and prevent potentially serious complications.

The inpatient program allows clients to focus on their recovery in a highly supportive and structured environment. Clients receive medical and mental health assessments, individualized treatment plans, and comprehensive case management. They also engage in intensive individual, group, and family therapy drawing on a range of proven modalities including CBT, motivational interviewing, and trauma therapy. Nicotine replacement programs and evidence based complementary treatments, including nutrition therapy, experiential therapy, and EMDR, are available. They also prioritize recovery focused life skills training to support long term recovery.

The outpatient and aftercare services at Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center are designed to provide a robust continuum of care aligned with clients’ evolving needs. Levels of care include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient, and transitional or sober living programs. Clients also receive peer coaching and medical, mental health, and social service referrals.

Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center is accredited by SAMHSA and the Joint Commission. They accept private insurance, military insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and self pay. Sliding scale payment, per session payment, and free and low cost services are also available.

Dollar icon Payment Options

  • shield-cross iconPrivate insurance
  • self-pay iconSelf-pay options
  • military iconMilitary insurance
  • medicaid iconMedicaid
  • medicare iconMedicare
  • free iconFree
  • sliding-scale-payment iconSliding scale payment assistance
  • calendar iconPer session
  • 90-days icon90 day cost: $1,364
  • military iconMilitary Insurance

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.

medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox

Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.

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.

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.

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).

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.

User icon Programs

adult-program iconAdult program

elderly iconElderly program

hearing iconHearing impaired program

military-hat iconMilitary program

stroller iconPostpartum program

men iconProgram for men

women iconProgram for women

young-adult iconYoung adult program

House check icon Settings & Amenities

  • private iconPrivate setting

Heart icon Treatment

alcohol iconAlcoholism

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

drugs iconDrug Addiction

Drug rehab in Ohio provides comprehensive treatment to address the physical and psychological needs of those struggling with substance use disorders. This may involve inpatient and/or outpatient care.

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 and Substance Abuse

The mental health service at Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center provides consultation, evaluation, and treatment for a variety of issues that can impact emotional well-being. They conduct research and training to ensure state-of-the-art treatment.

opium iconOpioid Addiction

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

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.

Eating Disorder Treatment

Eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and dysfunctional eating patterns. Many psychologists and other mental health professionals consider eating disorders to be food addictions, meaning food is being used in an addictive way (similar to drug or alcohol addiction). Certain substance abuse treatment programs will have treatment for eating disorders as one of the services offered. An eating disorder may also present as a co-occuring disorder or dual diagnosis alongside drug and alcohol addiction.

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.

eye-movement iconEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

EMDR is a therapeutic modality originally developed to help process trauma. In an EMDR session, a patient is prompted to undergo eye movements that mimic those of REM sleep. This is accomplished by watching a therapist's finger move back and forth across, or following a bar of light. The goal is repetitive sets of eye movements that help the brain reprocess memory, which can significantly reduce the intensity of remembered traumatic incidents. Associated memories can heal simultaneously, leaving patients significantly calmer, more stable, and more emotionally relaxed.

family iconFamily Therapy

Sometimes, as part of a Veteran’s treatment, some members of the Veteran’s immediate family or the Veteran’s legal guardian may be included and receive services, such as family therapy, marriage counseling, grief counseling, etc. Family members might learn how to recognize symptoms and support recovery. In some treatment settings, a brief course of couples counseling or family therapy may be offered.

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.

life-skills iconLife Skills

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.

desert iconMotivational Interviewing

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 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.

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: 2416

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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10701 East Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44106

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I went to the Louis Stokes Akron VA for PTSD because of the va killing so many veterans. I was kicked out of the therapist office and the director sent me a nasty letter. I called the White House Veterans Hotline and continue to call. Us older veterans have a responsibilit ... Read More

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shakey jake
1 month ago
5

I don't know what all these haters are talking about. I have never been treated wrong there and have been going to them for close to 20 years. They have signs that say if you have been waiting for more than 15 min past your appointment go to the desk. I have appointments from most of the depts. and they have always treated me good. If you have an emergency go to the local ER and call community care they will take care of it. I have a few times and have had no problems. I go to the Mansfield clinic, Louis Stokes, Parme and the Pitsburge VA. All have treated me great. There is alway urgent care for non emergeny care.

Jamie R
2 months ago
1

The way y'all treat your veterans is crazy. No compassion what do ever. When you need a hospital, emergency or not, you have to be 60 mins from Wade park, according to what? It takes us over a hour and a half to get up there doesn't matter what time of day we go, but according to scheduling we're 58 mins away. We have never made it up there in 58 minutes. But we passed six hospitals on the way up. Their scheduling is terrible, had two appointments up there today, we get up here and Then they tell us they don't do injections on Mondays. Then we've got the second appointment, calling us asking us where we're at, when we're still at the first appointment that they scheduled.The way you guys treat your veterans is ridiculous. Such a shame. And we don't even put in for mileage, because to get reimbursed for that is a hassle in itself. They need to figure out something for people who live in Summit County so they don't have to keep coming up to this ratchet hospital.There's about three employees that actually care, but the rest have no compassion. They don't care about scheduling, They never call you back (Robin we've been trying to get a hold of you) we've called several times and she doesn't return our phone calls. People are going to go blind, before you help them. Again what a shame the way you treat your veterans. You guys ought to be ashamed of yourselves. It's clear you're there for a paycheck and not for anything else

B Steve
2 months ago
1

They deserve 0 stars and it s a shame this is the service that the vets in this area are forced to deal with. I ll definitely be contacting OIG & I encourage other veterans to do so as well so we can make a change

Sumadki
2 months ago
1

Unbelievable emergency room wait times. Currently going on 6 hours! Not busy or packed, and more than enough staff. No one comes in the room to check on you or give you any kind of update - definitely don t ask about pain management, either. I, myself, stay away from this hospital for my own horrible experiences, but it s unfortunately my fianc�s only choice.While staying on the 4th floor waiting for surgery due to a kidney stone, I rang the nurses station multiple times and was ignored. Finally I got through just to tell the nurse I needed help with the pain and she told me I don t have time for this and hung up. I made a complaint to the Chief of Nursing, but she pretty much sided with the nurse.The 3 days I stayed there, people roomed around me were neglected and mistreated. Definitely don t take your loved ones here - or at least be their advocate!

Samantha Woollacott
2 months ago
1

If you need any care relating to womens health, up to nd including mental health care for womens issues, do not go here. Reach out to the civilian sector unless this is your only option. It is a disgrace.

Jeanetta Taylor
2 months ago
3

Irvin
2 months ago
5

Experienced an urgent medical problem. Walked into the ER and within 10 minutes, I was speaking with a medical professional. These VA workers treated me with great care!Thank you!

Diana
2 months ago
1

I ve had an ok experience personally but as a veteran, I am my battle s buddy keeper. They don t care for those vets as they should. There are some in the domiciliary that need a higher level of care and observation but the nursing staff sends them away or ignores them. People are falling asleep standing and falling in their rooms at night. Come on, we have to do better with our veterans. They took care of us .

Rick Johnson
2 months ago
5

Excellent staff I was on the Cancer floor for a week. They made sure I was comfortable at all times and they fixed my problems Thank you to the entire staff

Tenika Lamb
2 months ago
1

My review:I am expressing my deep concern and disappointment regarding the excessive wait time that is consistently experienced during most of our (hubby and I) VA emergency room visits at the CLEVELAND VA. On 7/13, my hubby arrived at the emergency room seeking urgent medical attention and was subjected to an unreasonably long wait before receiving any care and had to remind them about pain medicine.The wait time endured far exceeded what I believe to be acceptable for an emergency medical facility. Despite the urgency of his situation and the severity of his symptoms, he was left waiting for 6 hours without receiving any updates or explanations for the delay. This prolonged wait not only caused him significant distress and discomfort but also raised serious doubts about the quality and efficiency of the emergency services provided at your hospital for veterans.As a patient in need of urgent medical care, it is expected to receive prompt and timely attention from the emergency room staff. However, the extended wait time experienced not only compromised my well-being but also left me feeling neglected and uncared for during a critical moment of need.I understand that emergency rooms can be busy and that triage protocols are in place to prioritize patients based on the severity of their condition. However, the extended wait time endured was unacceptable and fell short of the standard of care that expected to receive from a reputable medical institution.I urge you to investigate the circumstances that led to the excessive wait time experienced and to take immediate steps to address any systemic issues that may be contributing to such delays in the emergency room. Patients seeking urgent medical care should not have to endure prolonged wait times that jeopardize their health and well-being.I question if the surveys being sent out are being reviewed. I trust that my concerns will be addressed seriously and that the service will work to improve the efficiency and responsiveness of the emergency services provided at your hospital. I appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to a prompt and satisfactory resolution to my complaint.Sincerely,Veteran Tenika LambP.S. When the doctor came in, he was kind, patient, and very informative.

Ruth Davidson
2 months ago
5

Tommy Stewart
3 months ago
5

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