Philadelphia VAMC – Gloucester County Community Based OP Clinic

211 County House Road Sewell, NJ 08080
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Philadelphia VAMC - Gloucester County Community Based OP Clinic NJ 8080

About Philadelphia VAMC – Gloucester County Community Based OP Clinic

Philadelphia VAMC – Gloucester County Community Based OP Clinic offers mental health care and substance abuse recovery to qualifying veterans and military personnel in Sewell, New Jersey. They offer same day appointments and walk in services on an outpatient basis. If you require detox or a more intensive inpatient therapy, you may be referred to another location.

They offer individual and group counseling services for addiction and mental health issues, such as PTSD, anxiety, self harming and OCD. This clinic also provides support for any military personnel who have experienced sexual trauma while on duty, regardless of gender or background.

They have recovery coordinators who will work with you to figure out the best plan to help you get started on your journey to recovery. They understand that veterans may have underlying issues that have triggered the substance use disorder and will work with you through therapy to figure out the issue and recover from both the mental health disorder and the substance use disorder.

They also offer counseling services. They want to help your recovery along by addressing the reasons you turned to substances to begin with. They also assist you with homelessness and unemployment, if needed.

If you are already a VA patient you should reach out to your primary provider to assist you with getting an appointment with the VA mental health department. If you are not already a VA patient, please get in touch with the VA mental health department to get an appointment set up. You may qualify for help without enrolling in VA healthcare.

Latest Reviews

Cheryl DiSanti
6 months ago on Google
1
Just had blood drawn. Lab person stuck me numerous times, I have big lump, black and blue, hurt. Nit good.
Leon R
7 months ago on Google
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I've been calling for weeks now to try and get a dental appointment everytime I call the dental office never picks up and Never return my calls. I've been having tooth aches for weeks now because there's a temporary filling in my tooth that need to be filled permanently.this is what veterans have to deal with.
L J
8 months ago on Google
1
This clinic has canceled every single appointment I have made with the exception of my original appointment just to get in. Provider Nwachukwu has canceled numerous appointments that I have had to schedule a year in advance for some reason just to cancel it a couple weeks before with no reason and then expects you to reschedule no. I m not talking about simple routine check ups I m talking to see about scheduling for TBI, mental health issues, serious illnesses that obviously this clinic doesn t care about Stay away from this clinic just take the extra time and go to PA trust me. Claims they don't have any equipment what is the point of this clinic if you cant even perform a simple X-ray.
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Accepted Insurance

Philadelphia VAMC – Gloucester County Community Based OP Clinic works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact 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.

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.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

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.

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.

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.
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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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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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.

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.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

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.

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.

Recreational therapy (aka therapeutic recreation) uses creative and fun activities to help with addiction recovery. Recreational therapists lead patients in entertaining and engaging activities like sports or games; art (drawing, painting, sculpture); drama, music, and dance; and/or community outings (field trips) to improve patients' physical, social, and emotional well-being.

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: 2163

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 (877) 823-5230
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211 County House Road
Sewell, NJ 08080

Fact checked and written by:
Linda Dotson
Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW

Reviews of Philadelphia VAMC – Gloucester County Community Based OP Clinic

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4.4 (78 reviews)
Cheryl DiSanti
6 months ago
1

Just had blood drawn. Lab person stuck me numerous times, I have big lump, black and blue, hurt. Nit good.

Leon R
7 months ago
2

I've been calling for weeks now to try and get a dental appointment everytime I call the dental office never picks up and Never return my calls. I've been having tooth aches for weeks now because there's a temporary filling in my tooth that need to be filled permanently.this is what veterans have to deal with.

L J
8 months ago
1

This clinic has canceled every single appointment I have made with the exception of my original appointment just to get in. Provider Nwachukwu has canceled numerous appointments that I have had to schedule a year in advance for some reason just to cancel it a couple weeks before with no reason and then expects you to reschedule no. I m not talking about simple routine check ups I m talking to see about scheduling for TBI, mental health issues, serious illnesses that obviously this clinic doesn t care about Stay away from this clinic just take the extra time and go to PA trust me. Claims they don't have any equipment what is the point of this clinic if you cant even perform a simple X-ray.

Ricardo Lisojo
8 months ago
1

Honestly seems like my orange staff want to pass the buck go to urgent care I just saw you and you know about a condition and you pretend like you have no idea what I m talking about and when I told them I was done then I got a call from the doctor

Leslie Lemmerman
8 months ago
5

Transferring from the Camden Clinic, my first initial visit, I have to say that overall I had an Excellent Visit! Everyone was very Friendly, Caring and very Professional! I was very happy with my transfer! Looking forward coming back!

Kathy Seufert
9 months ago
5

Everyone is great in this center. My husband has been coming here for several years. We have not had a bad experience ever. From the front desk to the doctors including the gentleman that greets you at the door. Great people. Thank you all for your service.

boskodan
1 year ago
3

No complaints about the care but my appointment reminders are very inconsistent. I cancel one appointment and I still get a ton of text reminders up to the day of..I have another appointment a month out, I got no reminders at all and miss it.

Matt
1 year ago
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Waited on the phone for about an hour with them only to be hung up on. Miserable service, I can't speak for their health care, because their scheduling center is too incompetent.

Jon R
1 year ago
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Peggy E
1 year ago
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tia gillies
1 year ago
5

Front desk was prompt and friendly. The medical team was outstanding. From the moment I walked in, until I left everyone was helpful, patient and kind. I was afraid it would be a bad experience due to the reputation of VAs, but I was pleasantly surprised. 12/10 experience, honestly.

Raymond Fisher
1 year ago
5

It's mind blowing that you can get such a phenomenal quality of care from a clinic under the horrendous Philadelphia network...

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