Miami VA Healthcare System – Homestead Community Based OP Clinic

950 Krome Ave.
Suite 401
Homestead, FL 33030

Miami VA Healthcare System - Homestead Community Based OP Clinic FL 33030

About Miami VA Healthcare System – Homestead Community Based OP Clinic

Miami VA Healthcare System - Homestead Community Based OP Clinic located in Homestead, Florida, offers drug and alcohol treatment and rehabilitation. They honor and serve veterans, including men and women struggling with substance use disorder. They also provide dual diagnosis treatment for veterans dealing with combined substance use disorders and mental health issues like PTSD and depression at the same time.

Their comprehensive health services include primary care, mental health and women’s health services, among others. This facility provides same-day appointments, telehealth visits, or walk-in express care for urgent health issues. You may also access services even when not enrolled in VA health care.

Their substance abuse programs include both inpatient and outpatient care. Inpatient care is ideal for veterans with a severe addiction that requires 24-hour monitoring and supervision by addiction specialists and therapists. Treatment takes place in their residential facility and may involve medication, counseling and therapy by experienced and licensed professionals.

In contrast, their outpatient care helps veterans with mild substance get their life back on track. The program services may include consultation, assessment and screening, as well as group and individual sessions. Through the counseling sessions, you identify the addiction trigger and build a robust coping mechanism to prevent relapse. This is vital for lasting recovery.

In addition, you develop solid relationships and vital life skills that can be highly beneficial post-treatment. The facility also offers substance abuse educational programs and social services, including homelessness assistance, job training and placement and legal aid. They can connect you to essential community support networks, which can help you maintain sobriety and rebuild your life post-recovery.

Another great thing about this facility, besides their quality care, is that they accepts Medicare, Medicaid and various private insurance plans. You can also pay out of pocket online, in person, by phone or by mail. Those having financial challenges can also get help via VA financial hardship assistance. With these multiple options, paying for your services in this facility won’t be an issue.

Latest Reviews

on the road FL
6 months ago on Google
1
Stay away from "Dr. Vargas"!!! Ive worked with many doctors at my time with the VA. As a 100% disabled veteran, I require VA services frequently for my health as I'm in frequent pain. "Dr.Vargas" and I put him in quotes because he shouldn't even call himself a doctor - is impossible to reach, impossible to work with, doesn't listen and simply does not care about the patient. Ive called his office so many times requesting to speak with him about my issues and NOTHING. So much to the point that i annoyed his staff because they knew he would do nothing and they simply AGREED with me that he is impossible. If you are a superior to this "doctor" i would suggest you start an immediate investigation of his practices, speak with all of the veterans under his care, and make an executive decision to terminate his employment from the VA effective immediately. What an embarrassment to the staff who hired him.
Edgar Alvarez
1 year ago on Google
5
Frank Ruiz
1 year ago on Google
5
In and out no wait

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Accepted Insurance

Miami VA Healthcare System – Homestead Community Based OP Clinic 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
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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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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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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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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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.

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.

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.

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

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: 4506

Contact Information

Phone icon (305) 248-0874
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950 Krome Ave.
Suite 401
Homestead, FL 33030

Edited by:
Courtney Myers, MS

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4.3 (23 reviews)
on the road FL
6 months ago
1

Stay away from "Dr. Vargas"!!! Ive worked with many doctors at my time with the VA. As a 100% disabled veteran, I require VA services frequently for my health as I'm in frequent pain. "Dr.Vargas" and I put him in quotes because he shouldn't even call himself a doctor - is impossible to reach, impossible to work with, doesn't listen and simply does not care about the patient. Ive called his office so many times requesting to speak with him about my issues and NOTHING. So much to the point that i annoyed his staff because they knew he would do nothing and they simply AGREED with me that he is impossible. If you are a superior to this "doctor" i would suggest you start an immediate investigation of his practices, speak with all of the veterans under his care, and make an executive decision to terminate his employment from the VA effective immediately. What an embarrassment to the staff who hired him.

Edgar Alvarez
1 year ago
5

Frank Ruiz
1 year ago
5

In and out no wait

Ramon Gonzalez
2 years ago
5

Very effectively run, staff curteous, helpful

Jia Pan
5 years ago
5

Stil Awesome
5 years ago
5

Great staff. They were able to schedule a appointment the previous day and went I came they saw me early. I have a service connected eye condition and they have done a great job getting the exam I needed.

Randome things cats too
5 years ago
5

It's better than going downtown

Juan suarez
6 years ago
5

They take care the Vets.

Billy Ashling
6 years ago
4

Would be nice if they had more services here

Art
6 years ago
5

I have been going to VA Clinic for nearly 10 years, since 2008. My experiences at this facility have always been positive. Keep in mind this is a clinic, not a hospital. There is only so much that can be done at this facility. The doctors, and support staff are professional and courtesy. There is an eye clinic onsite, a recent added and positive feature. I am very pleased with this clinic.

Arianna Ramirez
6 years ago
4

JORGE MORENO
6 years ago
3

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