Iron Mountain VA Medical Center

325 East H Street
Iron Mountain, MI 49801

Oscar G Johnson VA Medical Center MI 49801
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About Iron Mountain VA Medical Center

Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center is a Veterans Administration clinic in Iron Mountain, Michigan. This VA outpatient clinic specializes in primary care, mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) care. They accommodate LGBTQ+ veterans. Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center is accredited by the Joint Commission.

Outpatient substance abuse treatment often involves counseling in both individual and group sessions. Addiction and relapse prevention education and coping skills development are usually included as well, to address co-occurring issues such as anxiety or depression.

Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center accepts military insurance for military-related healthcare treatment. For non-military-related care, you might use private insurance. But be sure to check with your private insurance provider to verify your coverage, out of network benefits, and whether copayments may be required.

Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center is open Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. till 6 p.m., including holidays. They are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. To schedule an appointment, or to cancel or reschedule an appointment, you should call the clinic directly at 800-215-8262, ext. 32541. If you need transportation to your appointment, the Disabled Veterans and Veterans Affairs groups in your area provide free van rides. You can schedule a ride by calling the clinic number above.

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Mr. Darl Lunde
2 months ago on Google
5
Awesome hospital and staff.
Tom White
3 months ago on Google
5
Breanna Wood
6 months ago on Google
5

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Accepted Insurance

Our Policy: Iron Mountain VA Medical Center works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact us to verify your specific insurance provider.

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.

Per session payment lets you pay for each treatment at the time of service. You may also pay for a certain number of sessions up front and then pay for more if needed. This format allows you to tailor the financial investment to your specific needs and avoid having a large lump sum payment due at the end of the treatment program.

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.

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

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

medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox
During a medically supervised detox, addictive substances are removed from your body while under the 24/7 supervision of medical professionals in an inpatient environment. This is the safest way to wean your body off of addictive substances, since quitting alcohol or certain drugs (like opioids or benzodiazepines) can be dangerous if done on your own. The program typically lasts around 5-7 days, but is highly individualized depending on your needs.

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 Michigan provides personalized treatment to help individuals break this cycle and regain control of their lives. Treatment methods are used in various levels of care, including inpatient rehab, partial hospitalization programs, intensive outpatient programs, and standard outpatient treatment.

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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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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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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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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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

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.

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.

Amenities

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Accreditations

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes
Accreditation Number: 246893

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: 2529

Contact Information

Phone icon (906) 774-3300
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325 East H Street
Iron Mountain, MI 49801

Fact checked and written by:
Rita Milios, LCSW, SAP
Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW

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4.1 (61 reviews)
Mr. Darl Lunde
3 months ago
5

Awesome hospital and staff.

Tom White
4 months ago
5

Breanna Wood
7 months ago
5

April Engman
7 months ago
4

As the owner of Engman's Haven House in Kingsford, MI I do my best so support local businesses. I've heard many stories about the Iron Mountain VA, some good, some bad. As someone who owns an adult foster care facility I know first hand the difficulty that comes with this kind of job. The VA medical center does the best they can do, sometimes they do well, other times I suppose they drop the ball. And I know that it hurts when that happens. But I try to support them as best I can, hopefully they can continue to be a good resource for our community of Iron Mountain and Kingsford.

George Guffey
9 months ago
5

Donna Cavill
9 months ago
5

Plenty parking, has a fast care/walk in but check the times. Everyone is helpful here.

Jon B
10 months ago
1

Their negligence killed my father. They sat on a ct scan that showed a couple of minor strokes in his brain. only after they learned that he died 6 months later did they call his widow and say that he "needed to get to the hospital immediately." Don't make the mistake our family made; follow up on your tests and get a civilian doctor.

Jesse Peterson
10 months ago
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Bridget Altoft
1 year ago
5

James R. Van Patten Jr.
1 year ago
5

One of the best

Alexander Ware
1 year ago
5

Gary Sporer
1 year ago
5

Excellent care in a respectful, caring environment.

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