Malcom Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Gainesville, Florida

1601 S.W. Archer Road
Gainesville, FL 32608

(352) 376-1611
3.9 (300 reviews)

About Malcom Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center

North Florida – South Georgia Veterans Health System – Malcom Randall VAMC in Gainesville, Florida, offers dual diagnosis mental health and addiction treatment. Their special substance use disorder clinic provides ambulatory detox, residential and intensive outpatient programs to veterans and other select groups who qualify for care.

These centers often have services for patients undergoing longer term medical and mental health conditions that require a psychiatrist including day treatment and options that provide shelter. Drug free living with round the clock access to a nurse or staff member may be appropriate for those experiencing a major substance use disorder.

Less intense options that incorporate group and individual counseling, meetings and case management are also available. Some people may be looking for a convenient way to maintain their own mental health treatment protocols that isn’t overpriced.

One person said that it was better than they expected for a facility of its kind though he agreed with another person that parking and the shuttle service were inconvenient and challenging to find information on. Another man said he was not treated well at other locations but this one was great.

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  • self-pay iconSelf-pay options
  • financial-aid iconFinancial aid
  • military iconMilitary insurance
  • shield-cross iconPrivate insurance
  • 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.

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.

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).

User icon Programs

adult-program iconAdult program

elderly iconElderly program

hearing iconHearing impaired program

hiv iconHIV/AIDS program

lgbtq iconLGBTQ program

military-hat iconMilitary program

men iconProgram for men

women iconProgram for women

young-adult iconYoung adult program

House check icon Settings & Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential setting
  • private iconPrivate setting

Heart icon Treatment

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

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.

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.

dialectical iconDialectical Behavior Therapy

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 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.

medicare iconElectroconvulsive Therapy

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.

family iconFamily 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.

Fitness Therapy

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.

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.

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: 246194

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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1601 S.W. Archer Road
Gainesville, FL 32608

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3.9 (300 reviews)
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
2 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
2 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
1

Daniela Thoelke
3 months ago
1

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
1

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
5 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
5 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!

Jon Vedas
6 months ago
5

Considering their workload, they are doing a great job.

melissa schriver
7 months ago
5

My husband had his kidney removed at Malcolm Randall VA hospital recently. I want to just say that we have nothing but high praises for everyone we encountered there! From the awesome Dr. Canales, to his surgical staff, the nurses, the students and all the volunteers!Y'all were just wonderful! Thank you!

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