Viera VA Clinic

About Viera VA Clinic

Orlando VAMC - Viera OP Clinic, located in Melbourne, Florida, is a behavioral healthcare clinic for Veterans. Services are paid for by the VA program. Outpatient mental health, behavioral health, and drug rehab services are provided.

Orlando VAMC – Viera OP Clinic offers comprehensive treatment to address a wide variety of life challenges. The clinic specializes in the unique needs associated with mental health treatment for individuals who have served in the military.

Treatment begins with an assessment to determine the appropriate treatment path for each client. Clients participate in outpatient treatment for the duration agreed upon between the individual and their mental health practitioner. Mental health assessments, diagnostic testing, individual therapy, group therapy, skills-building classes, and educational programming are provided. Additional services include psychiatric care, medication management, and referrals to outside resources.

Latest Reviews

Brittney Morse

3 weeks ago on Google

The phone system is garbage. You go through the prompts to be transferred to Orlando which transfers you to Viera and then get transferred back to Orlando because no one picks up?! Someone needs to work on that phone tree, it s so frustrating and I can t imagine someone needing help ASAP or reaching mental health only to be told to call 911 or go through that entire phone line. So the Viera scheduling line transfers you to the CENTRAL SCHEDULING line then you are told they can t schedule for your location and get transferred back. Can we just get direct numbers here?

Dana Stewart

1 month ago on Google

I am the wife of a combat Vet. I have been to several so called VA clinics and hospitals. Viera by far was the worst as far as treatment of my husband and the blatant disrespect shown to him and the other Vets by the staff. The issues that were caused at our last appt actually escalated to the point where my husband was having severe chest pain and shortness of breath. The woman who was behind the desk showed such disdain and disrespect to my husand as well as others. My husband was having a mild heart attack brought on by this lady. We had to go by ambulance to the Viera hospital to be admitted for 3 days. This woman at the clinic also had the nerve to call security on both of us!!! Anyone who works at the VA should actually be a Veteran or a family of a veteran. The people who currently work there have absolutely no respect for all who served and continue to serve. How is this allowed and acceptable!!!???!!! Perhaps they need to go??? Sorry for the rant but my man has severe PTSD like so many others. Also wounded in Iraq and Kuwait. And may I also add enough with all the rainbow crap all over the VA system. I dont care who or what you do but so many of the Vets happen to be triggered by all the DEI crap!! Serve your country, be gay, be straight but don't shove it down their throats!!!

Christopher Holland

1 month ago on Google

Discovery(mental health) clinic is a nightmare finding a decent psychiatrist or getting seen by a physiologist in a timely manner. Saturn clinic scheduling doesn t answer the phone ever and doesn t return a phone call in days. Primary care and other specialists are over worked because there are too many patients and not enough providers. There are some wonderful healthcare providers as well as my urologist and primary care but they are overworked. Dental is backed up to who knows when. And there is a shortage of MRI techs so you will probably be sent to the community. I strongly believe that in most cases it s not the providers faults but the system because some providers are wonderful and some i recommended run away from.

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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.

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.

Free

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

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.

Intensive Outpatient

Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) involve frequent and robust therapeutic sessions for clients requiring high-level care. Clients may engage in a combination of medication assisted treatment (MAT), addiction counseling, recovery skills training, and holistic therapies for a minimum of nine and a maximum of 20 hours per week. Intensive outpatient rehab is designed primarily for persons in early recovery, those exiting detox or inpatient care, and those at an elevated relapse risk.

Aftercare Support

Rehab aftercare programs are a collection of highly individualized services designed to promote long-term recovery. These services evolve as your needs change. Case managers and recovery teams typically begin formulating the rehab aftercare service plan early in the recovery process to facilitate your reintegration back into the home, workplace, and community.

12-Step

12 step programs support recovery through emotional, psychological, and spiritual development to address the root causes of addiction. These programs are peer directed, with participants regularly attending 12 step meetings, which are anonymous, free, and accessible day and night, year-round. Recovery is based on "working the steps" to understand the source of addiction, take accountability for one's life choices, and relinquish control for that which cannot be changed. Age-specific, gender-separate, and other specialized programs are widely available.

Sober Living Homes

A sober living home in Florida often serves as a transitional residence for individuals coming out of inpatient rehab. This helps those in recovery avoid isolation that can sometimes happen after they return home from treatment. It offers a supportive environment where they can practice skills learned in rehab. Offering a combination of structure and freedom, men's or women's sober living is a good stepping stone to independent life in recovery.

Intervention 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.

Partial Hospitalization Program

Often referred to as "day treatment," a partial hospitalization program (PHP) offers an intensive treatment option that allows individuals to return home at night. PHP treatment typically requires a minimum of 20 hours a week for an average of 90 days. Participants attend daily therapeutic sessions, receive medication management, and have access to skilled medical professionals. While costs can vary, most insurance will fully or partially cover a partial hospitalization program.

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.

Drug rehab in Florida provides quality treatment to help individuals overcome dependency related to a wide range of addictive substances. Programs address both the physical and mental aspects of addiction in order to help you make a full recovery.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Group therapy provides a safe and supportive environment for people in Florida who are struggling with drug addiction. There you can openly discuss the challenges and progress you're making without fear of judgment from your peers who experience many of the same things you are.

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.

As a short term therapeutic method, motivational interviewing in Florida requires only a couple of sessions. During these sessions, you'll have the opportunity to talk about your circumstances and any discrepancies between your current situation and future goals. You'll then decide for yourself what changes you want to make.

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

Residential Setting
Private 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: 474843

Contact Information

(321) 637-3788

Website

2900 Veterans Way
Melbourne, FL 32940

Get Help Now - 407-204-9068

Who Answers?

Fact checked and written by:

Courtney Myers, MS

Edited by:

Kerry Nenn, BSW

Reviews of Viera VA Clinic

3.6/5 (224 reviews)

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3.6 (224 reviews)

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Michael

2 months ago

I ve had care at several VA clinics across the country since I was injured in Iraq in 2005, and I can honestly say that my primary care doctor here is by far the worst I ve ever had. If you get assigned to Dr. Nettleton, beware. He refuses to listen to you and only wants to pray over you instead of actually helping you with modern medicine. Don t get me wrong, I m a Christian and I do appreciate the prayers, but I don t appreciate him just blatantly ignoring me or even telling me to my face that I m wrong. He absolutely refuses to listen to his patients and I m not sure why. I ve had nurses and other doctors here express in not so subtle ways, that I m not the only one who feels this way about him. It genuinely feels like he dislikes me, that s how bad it is with him.But in the bright side, the Discovery Clinic has a great staff and Alfie Rodriguez is one of the best therapists I ve had.

Tim Aylward

3 months ago

They have some of the best people working there that I have ever met I am very proud of them and the jobs that they are doing

Yvonne Ferrari

Truly appreciate the VA volunteers they are always so helpful with bringing a wheelchair and then willing me to my doctor appointments

Rob N.

If at all possible have private insurance. These people do not care about you.

LA DeMelis

I feel sorry for the Vets who ve had ad issues. I used to to have some of those issues will appointments having to wait around a lot. But the past 2-3 years it s been amazingly better

Deena Sullivan

The Dr's and staff don't care about you at all. Even the psychology department will simply drop you because their Dr left. Additional, my general practitioner doesn't bother to find a cure, nor look into issues. She only engages with me via short secure emails, while I have begged for an appointment over the last 4 months.The people in the labs are always nice.

Nonnie C

4 months ago

We have been so blessed with the level of care my husband has received! Thank you all for your dedication to our Veterans and their families!

Richard Levesque

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