Galveston VA Clinic

3828 Ursuline Street
Galveston, TX 77550

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center - Galveston VA Outpatient Clinic TX 77550

About Galveston VA Clinic

The Galveston VA Healthcare clinic has a comprehensive behavioral health program for veterans and their families. They offer outpatient, inpatient, and telehealth services. While they don't have a department specifically for addictions, they can address drug abuse and other joint health disorders. It's located in Galveston, Texas.

Dual-diagnosis addiction treatment is available to veterans who’re living with a mental health disorder such as PTSD, trauma, and depression, at the same time as substance use disorder. Treating the two conditions together helps clients understand the connections between their mental health disorder and addiction behaviors. That way, they can tackle both to increase their chances of a strong recovery. Transportation to and from their facility may be available.

When you sign up, you’ll receive individual and group therapy, medication management, and referrals for residential treatment within the VA network. Their approaches include cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapies and motivational enhancement therapies in groups or individually. These methods can help you discover the root causes of your addiction so you can change harmful behaviors.

Like all other VA clinics, same-day help is available at the facility on Avenue N or in the wider VA Houston network. In some cases, you can get help without enrolling in VA healthcare.

Latest Reviews

Al Smith
2 months ago on Google
5
The nurses are some of the best I have encountered... professional and friendly...
Phip Nosiw
3 months ago on Google
5
I've been using this facility in Galveston for almost a decade. Always pleasant, always timely, parking not a problem.
Jeff Hasselman
3 months ago on Google
5
Had great care for when I was living in Texas in 2013.

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Accepted Insurance

Galveston VA 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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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.

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.
aftercare iconAftercare Support
Rehab aftercare programs are based on a model of continuing care and the premise that recovery is a life-long process requiring ongoing client support. Many rehab aftercare services include outpatient care, but clients often continue to receive support after being discharged from formal treatment. Case managers and care teams typically collaborate with clients to design their long-term care plan, which may include peer coaching, career counseling, and 12 step program induction, among other services.

Treatments

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.

During rehab in Texas, you'll deal with underlying issues that contribute to addiction. By addressing these challenges and learning healthy ways to cope with them, you'll develop strategies that help you live a drug-free lifestyle.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

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.

Programs

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Teen Program
Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.
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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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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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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).

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

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.

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.

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.

Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private-room iconPrivate Rooms

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: 4510

Contact Information

Phone icon (409) 761-3200
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3828 Ursuline Street
Galveston, TX 77550

Fact checked and written by:
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Edited by:
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Reviews of Galveston VA Clinic

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3.5 (21 reviews)
Al Smith
2 months ago
5

The nurses are some of the best I have encountered... professional and friendly...

Phip Nosiw
3 months ago
5

I've been using this facility in Galveston for almost a decade. Always pleasant, always timely, parking not a problem.

Jeff Hasselman
3 months ago
5

Had great care for when I was living in Texas in 2013.

Gerald Jackson
4 months ago
1

Update** 5/28/2024Phones have been back on since a MONTH after this review. Doesn t matter though because you can call and they will pick up. IF they feel like it. I have been trying to call today for medication issues and no one decides to pick up. Each call I waited for at least 10 minutes. Nothing. Nice job Galveston Outpatient. At least Texas City answers.I swear every time coming here is worse than pulling teeth. Years ago there was ONE employee who gave a damn. Now that seems to be something that doesn t happen here. You can show up early, on time, late, it doesn t matter. You won t be seen at the time you were scheduled. As of right now you can t call them because their phones aren t working. So you have to call another VA and HOPE someone here picks up. I ve said before I get it it s free health care. But at least give us DECENT healthcare. And punctuality.

John Harris
8 months ago
5

Great service and friendly staff

Whitney W
1 year ago
1

It took over a year to get in. Then they spent weeks telling me they sent out referrals just to find out they never put them in. If you have any issues, don't expect anything done.

LM-USMC
1 year ago
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They need to review the people who answer the phones, or at least put them through some kind of training to deal with people. The lady that answered this morning acted like this was the last thing on earth she wanted to be doing. I'm not saying as a Vet, I should be treated like a king, but she is an employee of the VA, at least act like you care. I'm not going to post her name here, but she needs to find employment that doesn't deal with people directly. Horrible.

Dee Cosey
2 years ago
5

Fast

K L
2 years ago
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I guess I should not be surprised that this VA hung up on me twice. COuldnt get through to an actual person.

Cheryl Blackwell
2 years ago
5

I would like to thank all of the staff for their help, promptly responding and addressing my questions and concerns, great folks at this clinic! Personal thanks to Thelma, Carolyn, Megan Brooks you have all been so helpful! Last but certainly not least my many thanks to Sharon Heath who went above and beyond and has helped me many times prior and after a recent hospitalization of my husband who is the veteran that receives care at this clinic!

D. Scott Burkhardt
2 years ago
5

Attentive service. Friendly staff.

Dennis Stehle
2 years ago
5

I have gotten consistently fine care from Dr. Display, Megan Brooks, Thelma, and Carolyn. I simply cannot praise them enough. Professional care with all the attributes of the best doctors that I have ever had. They listened to me, and together we worked to improve my health. Dr Display will be missed, but I feel very comfortable with Megan, and I know that I will continue to get great care. I would also like to acknowledge the rest of the staff. They are always professional, helpful, and respectful. Thank you all so much!

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