Malcom Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center

1601 S.W. Archer Road
Gainesville, FL 32608

North Florida - South Georgia Veterans Health System - Malcom Randall VAMC FL 32608

About Malcom Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Malcolm Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center offers drug rehab services and other services to veterans who are living in and around Gainesville, Florida. They treat drug addictions, alcohol addictions and dual diagnosis conditions, which means anyone who suffers from co-occurring mental health conditions. I was very impressed with the range of levels of care offered here, which aren’t always offered at every VA clinic. They offer residential rehab care, ambulatory detox, intensive outpatient care and regular outpatient care.

Their focus on dual diagnosis is a crucial feature since veterans often struggle with both mental illness and addiction after returning home from their time on active duty. It’s common for veterans to suffer from depression, anxiety or PTSD. This dual approach addresses any substance use and mental health disorders concurrently, for optimal results.

They also offer medication assisted treatment (MAT) in their detox program. When addiction has gotten out of control, sometimes MAT is needed to ensure that the detox process is safe. Some withdrawal symptoms may cause dangerous effects, and these medications such as Vivitrol and Suboxone can greatly reduce the intensity of withdrawal symptoms and cravings.

Their services also extend to providing specialized programs for those who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. This may include hormone therapy. They also have special programs for minorities and women, including military sexual trauma care and maternity care. On top of this, you’ll find health maintenance services, community support and counseling services.

Their counseling services include individual therapy, group therapy and marriage or relationship counseling. All of these can drastically help you on your journey to sobriety by helping you identify triggers and deal with trauma.

Latest Reviews

Rich Niles
1 month ago on Google
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No contact at VILLAGES OPC. 4 CALLS. 3 unanswered, one rang for 8.5 minutes then line disconnected. Same at VAMC Gainesville FL. NOT an acceptable business model. IG may be my next call.
Alexander Brito
1 month ago on Google
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Israel R-R
2 months ago on Google
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Malcom Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center 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

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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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).
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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.

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.

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.

ECT is a form of treatment in which controlled electric currents are passed through the brain, sometimes causing short seizures. Treatments are done under general anesthesia. ECT appears to change brain chemistry for the better, and has been shown to provide fast and sometimes dramatic improvements in severe mental health conditions that can exist alongside addiction, including depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and suicidality. ECT is also often used by those who prefer it to taking medication.

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.

Fitness therapy blends exercise with psychotherapy for a fun, inspiring, and effective way of treating addiction and other issues. By incorporating movement into counseling sessions, clients become more empowered, motivated, and goal-oriented, all while strengthening their bodies and becoming more flexible. Fitness Therapy is usually used to complement a course of treatment (inpatient or outpatient) to make it even more successful. Increasing the connection between a patient’s mind and body helps both with healing as well as in creating new, healthy habits.

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.

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, 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.

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

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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: 246194

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 (352) 376-1611
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1601 S.W. Archer Road
Gainesville, FL 32608

Fact checked and written by:
Benjamin Cardenas
Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW

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3.9 (300 reviews)
Rich Niles
1 month ago
1

No contact at VILLAGES OPC. 4 CALLS. 3 unanswered, one rang for 8.5 minutes then line disconnected. Same at VAMC Gainesville FL. NOT an acceptable business model. IG may be my next call.

Alexander Brito
1 month ago
4

Israel R-R
2 months ago
5

Amy W
2 months ago
1

If I could give them 0 stars I would.This place is a joke..I wouldn't even let my animals be treated by them.With that being said,it has been 1 year 2 months since my husband had a Blood clot and I took him to SHANDS AT UF. October 2023 the Shands doctor requested that my be seen by Neurosurgery..AND STILL WE HAVE NO APPOINTMENT WITH SHANDS FROM COMMUNITY CARE..THEY KEEP DENYING HIM TO GO TO SHANDS. THE MISSIONS ACT SAYS THE VETERAN HAS 28 TO BE SEEN BY A PHYSICIAN AND WE ARE NOW 10 MONTHS AND NO CARE FROM THE VA IF YOU VALUE YOUR VETERANS LIFE GET THEM OUT OF THE VA ..

Nonnie C
2 months ago
4

Thank you to all surgeons, nurses, and support staff after my husband s heart procedure:)

Anetta Mckee
3 months ago
5

On 25 July 24, I saw Dr Francis Mcquire in the Emergency room. My Blood pressure was 200/100. Dr Mcquire aggressive figured out what was wrong with me. I would like to give him a Medal. He truly care about patients. The staff was excellent as well. Nurse Lisa RN, Enoch RN, Kat RN and Laura HCT. Thank you, very much!!!!US Army Disabled Veteran 100%.

John Dill
3 months ago
5

I spent 5 days in the hospital and have to say that it was the best care I've received anywhere. The nursing staff, doctors, surgeons, everyone was great. Even the person that cleaned the room was very nice.

Jordan T
3 months ago
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Daniela Thoelke
3 months ago
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This Va doesn t care about its veterans. They don t take care of their vets and make them worst. I don t suggest you bring them here. The nurses and doctors have failed us and the system have failed us

Cee Spurgeon
4 months ago
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2024 Update: Well. I get the majority of my care through Community Care now for specialists. I go to primary care at the new location off Williston Rd. It's clean, efficient. Parking is great. Sometimes there is a food truck in the parking lot. I still try to avoid the hospital side at all costs. Parking there is a nightmare, even if you use a valet. I will say that I have had excellent experiences at Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Dermatology. As a retired medical professional, I have to say the Surgical suite for gastro has been bad and so is women's health. The Mammogram clinic is decent. The vampires at the Lab are pretty good. Primary Care, has a steady block of doctors available, although my favorite one retired last year. I hope my new PC will be just as efficient and caring.2022 Update: You would think after 2 years of complaints and town hall meetings, things would improve. Nope. I've been a patient at 12 different VAs, in 5 states, and this is the worst in regard to limitations placed on your general care. (I'm 100% P+T DV).Instead of me complaining, here are things you can do to take control of your care: go to Myhealthevet and download your Blue Button record. Ensure after every x-ray, scan, appt, you check to see what the diagnosis (dx) and recommended actions. Take their actions into your own hands, BECAUSE, the VA medical staff will NOT. It is not completely their fault. They are completely understaffed and handling hundreds of patients daily. Your needs are FIRST to you, your needs may never meet their radar range. Trust.2021 Update: I had a mammogram, and the radiologist found that I had a ruptured implant. My PCM sent me a letter that said my mammogram was "normal" and to reschedule next year for another. There is nothing normal about a ruptured silicone medical device that was recalled by the FDA. Take control of your health, knowledge is power.2020: Awful. Creepy. Dirty. Vile. I leave this place and immediately take a bath in sanitizer. There was a male volunteer at the help desk, creepy af, and asked if he could look up my information to see "how we can further assist you." No. Do not say yes to that. There is absolutely nothing they need to access except the map to tell you where to go and how to get there. Nasty.

Jane Calenzo
6 months ago
5

Second surgery for my husband at this VA hospital. Hip replacement and now prostrate surgery. He has received excellent care both times. I find the staff and volunteers very helpful. My only complaint is the closing of Cafe on weekends. Where are employees and visitors suppose to get a bite or snack.

Nadia Spigner
6 months ago
5

Had a fantastic experience so far! The lab drew my blood in record time. It literally took longer to walk inside than it did to get checked in and serviced!

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