Shavano Park VA Clinic

4350 Lockhill-Selma Road
Suite 200
San Antonio, TX 78249

South Texas VA Health Care System Shavano Park VA Clinic TX 78249

About Shavano Park VA Clinic

Located in San Antonio, Texas, Shavano Park VA Clinic is a drug and alcohol addiction clinic that serves veterans who are struggling with addiction. They also treat co-occurring mental health disorders, which can include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD and schizophrenia. Addiction and mental health can often go hand-in-hand, and with the intense trauma that our veterans may face during their time on active duty, it’s no wonder that these clinics proudly offer dual diagnosis treatment options.

The level of care at this clinic is limited to outpatient care. If you require inpatient or residential treatment, you will need to be referred to a nearby clinic that offers that level of care. Still, there is plenty to benefit from here, including medication assisted treatment (MAT), which can help reduce symptoms caused by withdrawal and even cravings that can make it difficult not to relapse while you recover. These medications can include Suboxone or Vivitrol.

They provide special care to anyone in the LGBTQ+ community by offering unique options like hormone therapy. You can also get access to health maintenance services, community support and counseling.

Counseling at this outpatient center can take many different forms. You can receive individual therapy, group therapy and marriage or relationship counseling. All of these options can play a major role in your recovery by giving you the chance and the tools to identify triggers that are causing you to relapse. You’ll also learn coping skills to help combat addiction and handle your past traumas in a healthy and effective way.

Latest Reviews

Katie Rae
3 weeks ago on Google
5
For free health care, I don t know why I complain. Probably because I'm a salty lil Karen who can barely get out of bed and when I do; I'm mad I've been to several VAs and Shavano typically completes everything I ask for help with, even if it takes forever. And I really like Dr K.Overall with VA healthcare, or pretty much anything nowdays; being direct and asking for what you need WITH UNLIMITED PATIENCE gets the best results.***ORIGINAL POST***I've been seeing my Shavano Park team since October, and I like the location and staff. Dr K is great. Today there was some hub-bub with the fire department and I was forgotten about in the waiting room and ended up having to be there a few extra hours The pros to this was the waiting room was comfortable, the staff was funny and I got to get halfway through my new library book. The only suggestion I would make would be maybe some feng shui (zen water fountain and tranquil pictures perhaps?) and coffee station/healthy snacks for the waiting room. Where there s a smile, luck arrives.
Dantanna Chilly
1 month ago on Google
5
I left this location to go to one that was a little closer to where I live. Big mistake. I never had a problem there. The staff are kind and my Doctor was the best in the world. Dr.Lin. She even came and seen me when I was in the hospital. Which is something that they just don't do. I miss that place.
Lisa Ulestad
1 month ago on Google
5
Been going here for over 10 years. Dr Lin always takes care of me. No complaints. Great clinic and very friendly staff.

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Accepted Insurance

Shavano Park VA Clinic works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, Please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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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.

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.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient
The VA Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center (PRRC) is an outpatient transitional learning center designed to support recovery and integration into meaningful self-determined community roles for Veterans with mental illness and severe functional impairment. Therapies offered include health and wellness education (including recreation therapy), stress management, management of mental illness, medication education, group therapy, sleep hygiene, nutrition education, community resources, and spiritual wellness.
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 offer high-level care for clients as an increased risk of relapse, including those in early recovery, those with a strong history of relapse, and those experiencing a crisis. Intensive outpatient treatment typically requires clients to engage in nine to 20 hours of care weekly, with treatment modalities that combine psychotherapy and recovery education, and holistic therapies, such as acupuncture and animal therapy. Medication assisted treatment (MAT) is also common in alcohol and/or opioid recovery.
partial-hospitalization iconPartial Hospitalization Program
Commonly known as "day treatment," a partial hospitalization program (PHP) offers intensive addiction treatment while allowing you to return home each day. It can serve as an alternative to inpatient hospitalization or as a step-down option. Depending on your needs, PHP treatment typically averages 90 days with a weekly requirement of 6-8 hours a day. PHP treatment offers a variety of therapeutic interventions such as individual counseling, group therapy, and psychoeducation. Oftentimes PHP treatment can be fully covered by insurance.
12-step icon12-Step
12 step programs promote participants' sustained sobriety through rigorous and ongoing peer coaching and personal spiritual growth. Participants routinely attend 12 step meetings, which are available multiple times per day, 365 days per year in most communities. This ensures that those in recovery have prompt access to the structure and support they need when they need it. These programs use spiritual precepts to address the root causes of addiction and encourage compassion, self-awareness, forgiveness, accountability, and acceptance.
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).
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.

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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Program For Women
Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.
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Program For Men
Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.
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Postpartum Program
The postpartum period is a sensitive time, especially for women in addiction recovery. Rehabs with specialized programs for new mothers will offer compassionate, personalized care to meet each client's needs as they transition from pregnancy to this season of life. Care teams may include obstetricians, pediatricians, and social workers working collaboratively to give women, children, and families a healthy future.
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Hearing Impaired Program
A sensory disability, such as hearing impairment, can compound the challenges of addiction recovery. Drug rehabs that are specially designed to accommodate the needs of persons with hearing impairments will include special accessibility features and accommodations to make treatment as comfortable and effective as possible. This may include access to American Sign Language interpreters.
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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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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).

Clinical Services

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Addiction recovery treatment in Texas will offer recreational therapy in a holistic approach to treatment. Therapy incorporates enjoyable activities that support your physical and mental health, such as team sports, creative arts, or individual sports. This activity gives you an emotional outlet, reduces your stress, and improves your mood, each of which promotes long term sobriety.

Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private iconPrivate Setting
  • car iconPrivate Transportation

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: 241142

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: 2270

Contact Information

Phone icon (210) 949-9702
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4350 Lockhill-Selma Road
Suite 200
San Antonio, TX 78249

Fact checked and written by:
Benjamin Cardenas
Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW

Reviews of Shavano Park VA Clinic

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3.8 (32 reviews)
Katie Rae
3 weeks ago
5

For free health care, I don t know why I complain. Probably because I'm a salty lil Karen who can barely get out of bed and when I do; I'm mad I've been to several VAs and Shavano typically completes everything I ask for help with, even if it takes forever. And I really like Dr K.Overall with VA healthcare, or pretty much anything nowdays; being direct and asking for what you need WITH UNLIMITED PATIENCE gets the best results.***ORIGINAL POST***I've been seeing my Shavano Park team since October, and I like the location and staff. Dr K is great. Today there was some hub-bub with the fire department and I was forgotten about in the waiting room and ended up having to be there a few extra hours The pros to this was the waiting room was comfortable, the staff was funny and I got to get halfway through my new library book. The only suggestion I would make would be maybe some feng shui (zen water fountain and tranquil pictures perhaps?) and coffee station/healthy snacks for the waiting room. Where there s a smile, luck arrives.

Dantanna Chilly
1 month ago
5

I left this location to go to one that was a little closer to where I live. Big mistake. I never had a problem there. The staff are kind and my Doctor was the best in the world. Dr.Lin. She even came and seen me when I was in the hospital. Which is something that they just don't do. I miss that place.

Lisa Ulestad
1 month ago
5

Been going here for over 10 years. Dr Lin always takes care of me. No complaints. Great clinic and very friendly staff.

S DB
3 months ago
5

I ve been coming here for a few years now. I think, at least 5? I have Dr Goldhammer, and aside from having a cool name, she is the best doctor I have ever had.I started coming here because I got harassed by men at the larger places. This clinic is small, and the waiting room is spacious. The staff has always been friendly and helpful.

Robert Courson
5 months ago
1

So I just got a new doctor and he's by far the worst doctor I've ever had. My original primary doctor retired last month and now this guy who's name is James Dodd is totally clueless. He can't even read basic English emails. I feel sorry for any veterans who have him.

Emmanuel Saucedo
5 months ago
5

Sandy the RN is an amazing individual goes above and beyond to help and understand the patient. It is very rare when you find someone in the VA that actually cares and helps out. It truly means a lot to Veterans when you find someone that cares and I hope Shavano park VA realize they have an amazing employee.

Antoinette Walder
6 months ago
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Darrell Winfrey
8 months ago
5

mark stabler
1 year ago
1

Awesome place people are so nice and helpfulAs of 8/4/2023Started off great but the give you false hope refuse to do paperwork. Give results from people that they send you got to community care. They never follow even if call or email them. Best bet find a Dr that can work with and who's team won't lie your face.

Francisco Villanueva
1 year ago
5

Good

Dave
1 year ago
5

These guys are awesome. Dr. Lin and 1SG(R) Rojas are on point. I couldn t be happier with the VA just wish all Americans had access to this level of quality healthcare.

Retired Iraqnback Chopstick
1 year ago
2

Dr. Gurram is a Ok PCM, never really has time for you. Tresta Watson is an issue, she has no speaking skills and talks to us like we're beneath her! This is why I quit coming to the VA 3 yrs ago!

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