St. Cloud VA Medical Center

Saint Cloud, Minnesota

4801 Veterans Dr
St Cloud, MN 56303

(320) 252-1670
4.26 (139 reviews)

About St. Cloud VA Medical Center

The St. Cloud VA Medical Center is a VA medical facility in St. Cloud, Minnesota that has a lot of different departments and specialties. One of those specialties is behavioral health care and mental health including addiction recovery. The facility is for military members and veterans and their families and it’s paid for by your VA benefits.

The addiction and mental health treatment here is outpatient therapy. They have group therapy and individual therapy here as well as family counseling to help your family recover from the effects of addiction too. They can also treat any co occurring mental health conditions you might have. As a VA clinic of course they specialize in treating mental health issues that often affect veterans like PTSD.

Through this treatment center, you can also access the other levels of care and treatment options in the VA’s addiction recovery program. That includes residential rehab and medically managed detox. They can also offer intensive outpatient programs with a structured group therapy schedule. If you have an opiate addiction they can also offer medications to help like methadone and buprenorphine.

I think the biggest benefit of this clinic and the VA’s treatment system in general is that your care is customized to you. For example, there are special programs for women veterans and for veterans who are homeless as well as a program for veterans returning from combat. Same-day treatment is available too so you can get help when you need it and they’ll provide ongoing relapse prevention therapy for as long as you need.

Dollar icon Payment Options

  • shield-cross iconPrivate Insurance
  • self-pay iconSelf-pay options
  • financial-aid iconFinancial aid
  • military iconMilitary insurance
  • medicaid iconMedicaid

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.

intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.

aftercare iconAftercare

Rehab aftercare programs provide robust, wraparound care for clients who have completed detox and/or intensive inpatient rehab. Their services may vary widely, but typically include peer coaching, relapse prevention support, 12 step program induction, career counseling, and related community reintegration services. The client's case manager and recovery team coordinates with the client to identify the rehab aftercare services they need to promote their sustained sobriety.

partial-hospitalization iconPartial Hospitalization Program

A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don’t require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for around 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals.

medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox

Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.

User icon Programs

adult-program iconAdult program

men iconProgram for men

women iconProgram for women

young-adult iconYoung adult program

elderly iconElderly program

hearing iconHearing impaired program

hiv iconHIV/AIDS program

lgbtq iconLGBTQ program

military-hat iconMilitary program

House check icon Settings & Amenities

  • private iconPrivate setting
  • river iconRiver view
  • car iconPrivate transportation

Heart icon Treatment

alcohol iconAlcoholism

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.

drugs iconDrug Addiction

Drug addiction is defined as an inability to stop using drugs even though it causes negative consequences in your life. Drug rehab in Minnesota provides treatment for drug addiction in a variety of settings including inpatient treatment and outpatient 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 and Substance Abuse

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.

opium iconOpioid Addiction

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.

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.

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.

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.

desert iconMotivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.

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.

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.

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.

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.

recreational-therapy iconRecreational Therapy

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.

medical-detox iconExperiential Therapy

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.

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.

Check icon Accreditations

CARF

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: 230508

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: 2382

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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4801 Veterans Dr
St Cloud, MN 56303

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4.26 (139 reviews)
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Neglected and abandoned

Admitted 19Jan2024 and given a bloody nose to be told I don't have covid. They then admitted me to a dorm with positive cases. When I reported the unsafe practice, I was deleted from the system and my discharge appointment fabricated. My care agent appointed at the time ... Read More

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Beyond what I thought was possible. The staff listened and had solutions. The programs are diverse for any mental health issue. One of the best decisions I made in life.

Reviewed on 8/4/2019
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They don't take care of the veteran here, that's a complete lie! They treat us as if we were in a retirement house for old useless people!

Reviewed on 2/26/2019
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4.3 (136 reviews)
Stephanie Kreuser
1 month ago
1

My husband has been going to this VA for years for treatment of an injury. For years they told him to take more than the recommended dosage of ibuprofen + acetaminophen. Only in the last year has a doctor started to treat the pain, but they won't fix the problem. Now he's being seen for a hernia, but they're making him wait a month for even a surgery consultation. For the last few days he's had increased radiating pain, but told him over the phone that unless he's urinating blood to just wait. He went to the ER this morning at 11 and as of 3:30pm has not been seen by a doctor and they just took him to imaging.If he'd gone to a civilian clinic he'd have already been seen and treated by now. Our vets should not be so neglected and brushed away.

Jeffrey Cooney
1 month ago
5

The St. Cloud VA Medical Center is a beautiful campus. It offer many areas to help veterans, from medical care to treatment for substance abuse, and mental health. It s easy to get to, and the people working there seem care for those they treat, I would highly recommend this VA Medical Center to any veteran seeking care.

John Irvine
2 months ago
4

Like any healthcare facilities they can make mistakes and can miscommunicate but overall the staff are very professional and helpful. Sometimes their VA guidelines can be rigid, like with meds, but care is comprehensive.

Tom Wohlers
2 months ago
5

Friendly staff very helpful

Jeff
2 months ago
5

Been going here for about 15 years, and I really like the place. 99% of the staff are above and beyond "average" for todays norms. I compare the VA to other clinics I have visited to see patients, or have been in the "community outreach" program and had to visit other clinics. Sure, they have made very few mistakes in 15 years, but they really do their best IMO.The way I see the St. Cloud VA, is they are loaded with a caring, considerate staff that goes out of their way to make you feel welcome. If you want absolute perfection, good luck, you won't find that anywhere.

Figment Compendium
2 months ago
2

Some things about this are superior to other VA hospitals, the number of problems is great. The chowhall is horrific if you have a fish allergy like I do because there is anchovies in nearly everything that looks remotely appetizing/edible. The beef chilli has fish. The pulled pork sandwich had fish. The shephards pie fish. There is fish everywhere and limited menu items. They are terrible at keeping the salad bar stocked. The other option, VCS, is criminal. The products are inferior the prices are too high, and their grill is great for advertising products they don't actually carry, to get you in. The only thing the VCS is good for is exploiting the veterans that are here long term.

Aimee C.
3 months ago
1

Not good, especially if you're a female. Their "women's clinic" is an absolute joke run by a nurse practitioner with poor online reviews. There's no menopause assistance, no gynecology, and no mammograms. I was actually told by multiple doctors at St Cloud that St Cloud VAMC "doesn't do women's care" here and they studied and practiced on men, not women. Just compare St. Cloud's VAMC profile on the VA's website to that of Madison's VAMC. It's like comparing a Rolls Royce (Madison) to a used Hyundai (St Cloud).

Bradley Gambino
4 months ago
5

Always been the best VA in the state of Minnesota. Never had one single problem here.

Renee Hendrickson
4 months ago
5

Used the eye clinic for my dad as a traveling vet and was impressed with the care and follow through.

Delano Holman
4 months ago
5

Merel Kerr
4 months ago
5

Excellent service

Fred Wiggins
5 months ago
1

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