Dyersburg VA Outpatient Clinic

About Dyersburg VA Outpatient Clinic

Dyersburg VA Clinic, part of the Memphis VA Medical Center, is located in Dyersburg, TN. Memphis VAMC - Dyersburg VA Clinic specializes in the treatment of Primary Care and Mental Health Care.

Dyersburg VA Outpatient Clinic exists to honor America’s veterans in all that we do by providing timely, quality care; outstanding customer service; education of tomorrow’s health care providers, and improvement in health care outcomes through research.

Some of the services offered by Memphis VAMC – Dyersburg VA OPC include Behavioral Health Care, Primary Care, and Personal Care.

Military Sexual Trauma (MST). Women-and men as well-may experience repeated sexual harassment or sexual assault during their military service. Special services are available to women who have experienced MST. VA provides free, confidential counseling and treatment for mental and physical health conditions related to MST.

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.

Individual, Family and Group Counseling and Treatment Services are provided: to veterans needing assistance with interpersonal relationships and social activities; to veterans and family members who have problems relating to alcoholism, drug abuse, and other addicted related issues; to help veterans and their families understand and adjust to an illness or disability; to veterans and family members who want to prepare advance directives and durable powers of attorney for health care; to help veterans and their families cope with terminal illness; and to veterans who engage in decision-making, problem-solving, and participation in the care that they receive. The Medical Center is conveniently located on the numbers 2, 10, 40, and 50 bus routes. The Medical District street car runs along Madison Avenue one block south of the Medical Center.

Payment Options

Private Insurance
Self-pay options
Financial aid
Military insurance
Medicare
Military Insurance

Levels of Care

Outpatient

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

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

Clients receiving support in a rehab aftercare program typically have abstained from drugs or alcohol for a period of weeks or months and have completed high-level (often inpatient) treatment. Drug rehab aftercare is designed to support clients in maintaining their sobriety as they re-engage with their ordinary lives at home, in the workplace, and in the community. Services are highly individualized and evolve with clients' changing needs, but generally include peer coaching and relapse prevention.

24-Hour Clinical Care

At certain points in the recovery process, it's important to have support available 24/7. 24-hour clinical care offers a safe environment in which to recover from drug or alcohol addiction in peace, knowing medical detox and other treatment will happen with professionals on hand.

Medically 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.

Programs

Adult program

Program for men

Program for women

Young adult program

HIV/AIDS program

Military program

Settings & Amenities

Residential setting
Private setting

Insurance

Our Policy: Dyersburg VA Outpatient Clinic works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact us to verify your specific insurance provider.

Aetna

Ambetter

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Medica

Buckeye Health Plan

Mercy Care

MultiPlan

QualChoice

Sagamore

Treatment

Dual 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

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.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Typical cognitive behavioral therapy in Tennessee involves recognizing negative thinking and learning techniques to change that thinking and create new, positive behaviors. Strategies may include SMART goals, journaling, and situation exposure.

Group 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.

Individual 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.

Trauma 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.

Couples 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.

Family 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.

Life 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.

Nutritional Therapy

Experiential 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.

Nicotine 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.

Accreditations

CARF

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

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: 2399

Contact

(731) 287-7289

Website

1067 Vendall Rd
Dyersburg, TN 38024

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Reviews

2.93 (12 reviews)

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Google (11)

Google Rating

3.1 (11 reviews)

Sheila Grayson

2 months ago

I cannot stand some of the staff because they're very rude and unprofessional, slow, untrained. And one of the young so-called RNs in her 30's really doesn't need to be there if she's gonna talk to patients as if they're underneath her shoes. And she definitely is not a professional in any manner. And the providers do have their picks of patients. Someone really needs to go there and get rid of some of the staff and providers and get some decent and caring staff there, ones with professionalism..

Robert Fleenor

3 months ago

This was my first time ever experiencing VA. I have heard bad things!. These ppl here, made it a great experience! Professional, friendly really felt like they care!. Oh and efficient!!

Ron Bryson

1 year ago

Ive been going to this clinic since 2009 they have always treated me with the upmost respect I m glad to have them on my health team

Mama Bear pride

If you have to have paperwork for FMLA go some where else. My husband s is never done on time. Going to see about getting him into another VA Dr. This is the second time they have done this and I called last week to check on it and told them I needed it. They have had the paperwork for almost 3 weeks

Tom Mays

2 years ago

Brittany Camp

I have always had a good experience with the doctor there, however, the rest of the staff is pretty rude, especially the girls who work the front desk and answer the phones. They are very slow here when it's not so busy that they can't provide services faster. I called today because of an ear infection and said I just need to be seen so I can be prescribed medicine to kill the infection. They said they'd have a nurse call me... I don't need to speak to a nurse I need to be seen by the doctor so I can be prescribed antibiotics! It's closing time in an hour and I still haven't heard from them. I called back about an hour ago and they were super rude and said they have 48 hours to respond. I don't want to wait 48 hours with an ear infection just to talk to someone over the phone! Customer service is lacking big time at this clinic!

Tara M

4 years ago

I just moved to Tennessee from Florida and I fell on my driveway, hurting my foot. I went to the VA clinic in Dyersburg to get my information changed over from the VA clinic in West Palm Beach so I could get somebody to look at my foot as quickly as possible. They told me to wait two weeks until my name was "in the system" before I could make an appointment with a doctor. I was in so much pain, so I went to the VA clinic in Sikeston, Missouri which is an hour and a half away. I got in right away (as soon as I told them about my foot) and they found out that my foot is broken and gave me a boot for it. Shame on you, Dyersburg VA Clinic. I am thinking about reporting you for medical neglect.

Pete Criner

5 years ago

The new location address needs updating in website.The one phone number has been busy for two days. I went to the clinic and informed the office and was told they were busy with calls. I confirmed no one was on the phone and called only to receive a busy signal. I ten gave my phone to the office cleck oh, there must be a problem with our phone .I was given an apptmt card and the address was for the old location. I brought it to the RNs attention and was told they had only been in the new location for a month .Civilian medical facilities are more proactive with sinage, phone service and address changes than the VA appears to be. If their pay was based on services they might be more proactive.

Dan Taylor

I have always been treated well by all personnel at this facility. I call every month to get one my medications refilled, always treated with respect. Very great staff, thanks for all the assistance you give me.

Samuel Long

Very rude and unprofessional provider. I would not recommend her.

Tracy Smith

The doctor at this facility does not listen to what you have to say and has not helped me at all after I informed her that I was showing symptoms of congested heart failure. I guess I will have to talk to the patient advocate to get something done before I die.

Casual Observations

6 years ago

I ve always been treated with the utmost respect at this particular facility, and the entire staff that works there is wonderful to me.I recently came to the clinic as a walk-in patient without an appointment, and although the waiting room was filling up quickly, I was seen by my doctor within 30 minutes of arriving.Dr. Ronald Twilla is my physician and he is by far one of the best doctors that I have had in a number of years.Dr. Twilla will take as much time as you need in order to listen to you and your concerns.A shout out to a few of the ladies whom help keep the place running smoothly day in, and day out.Missy, the receptionist is always very nice and accommodating. She will work with you and your schedule.My doctor s nurse April is always very attentive and truly interested in you as a patient, and it definitely shows.Another one of the nurses whom I can t recall her name, but she more than often calls me to the back and does the weigh-ins, blood pressure s, etc, is great as well.Thanks to the gang at the Dyersburg VA clinic... I truly appreciate y all so much!!!