Hammond VA Clinic

Hammond, Louisiana

1131 S Morrison Blvd
Hammond, LA 70403

(985) 902-5100
4.37 (15 reviews)

About Hammond VA Clinic

Veterans living with addiction and substance use can access evidence-based treatment at the VA Clinic. Located in Hammond, Louisiana, the outpatient clinic helps veterans and their families overcome substance use issues, from problematic alcohol use to life-threatening drug addiction.

Following a thorough assessment to assess specific needs, veterans receive a personalized treatment plan. This usually consists of group therapy, medication, and counseling. Although an appointment is necessary, same-day help may be available for urgent cases without needing to enroll in VA healthcare first.

They use a variety of evidence-based therapies that have been shown effective in treating substance use. They’ll employ cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and motivational enhancement therapy. These forms of counseling are useful as they help clients to develop more balanced thoughts, manage urges, and change harmful behaviors.

Medication assisted treatment is also offered, which is where prescriptions are used in combination with behavioral therapy. Medications reduce substance cravings, prevent relapse, and reduce the risk of a drug-related death. That way, clients can focus on their recovery.

It’s great that VA financial hardship assistance is available for those who would struggle to pay for treatment. Plus, VA health care benefits can be used along with Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance plans.

Dollar icon Payment Options

  • self-pay iconSelf-pay options
  • financial-aid iconFinancial aid
  • medicaid iconMedicaid
  • military iconMilitary insurance
  • medicare iconMedicare
  • shield-cross iconPrivate insurance
  • calendar iconPer session
  • military iconMilitary Insurance

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.

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.

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.

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).

User icon Programs

adult-program iconAdult program

elderly iconElderly program

hiv iconHIV/AIDS program

lgbtq iconLGBTQ program

military-hat iconMilitary program

men iconProgram for men

women iconProgram for women

young-adult iconYoung adult program

House check icon Settings & Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential setting
  • private iconPrivate setting
  • metro-city iconMetropolitan area

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

While each drug rehab in Louisiana offers unique elements, recovery support often follows a similar pattern. Detox is followed by inpatient and/or outpatient care, then aftercare support is provided once the participant completes the initial program.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rational Behavior Therapy

Rational Behavior Therapy (RBT) is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy meant to be short-term and comprehensive. It was intended to help clients become more self-sufficent and move forward without the need for expensive, ongoing therapy. It includes an emotional self-help method called “rational self-counseling,” the purpose of which is to give clients all the skills needed to handle future emotional issues by themselves, or with significantly less professional help.

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.

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: 245588

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: 8781

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1131 S Morrison Blvd
Hammond, LA 70403

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4.37 (15 reviews)
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Although they are very good at their job, so many veterans visit the center that the process becomes very complicated and it is very difficult to get an appointment.

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4.5 (14 reviews)
Barrett Adams
1 year ago
1

I have heard amazing stories of this place from others but that was not my experience today. I went to pick up medicine for a vet that was in surgery at that moment. I had the prescription and military id. At first I was told they didn t have a pharmacy then I pointed at the pharmacy directional sign. Then I was told they didn t have a pharmacist which I found weird for mid day at Friday. Then I asked if I was at the correct place and they said they would need her primary doctor to sign off before they could fill a prescription. Why would a primary that is not even in that town need to sign off on a prescription written by a surgeon for post op care. Looks like I m going to solve this problem the civilian way.

Van Allen
1 year ago
3

I was referred to a local urgent care facility

Kat Tillotson
1 year ago
5

The women's team here is awesome.

michael watts
2 years ago
5

Wayne Gilchrist
2 years ago
5

I have been using the Hammond VA Clinic as my primary care facility since September 2016 and I have to say that I have been well served with my medical needs and services there. Prior to this I used the Baton Rouge VA Clinic for at least 25 + years. As a long time VA patient having experienced Veteran's Health care services now for over 30 years I rate the Hammond VA Clinic as a premium professional health care facility.

Glen Rollins
3 years ago
5

Every time I go in for any kind of appointment, no matter what it is. I am in and out. They always give me what I need in a record amount of time. I have never seen a clinic ran this amazing before!

Anthony Mckinney
5 years ago
5

Johnnie Henderson Wright
5 years ago
5

Earl and I loved this facility. We drove here from Baton Rouge for visits and it was well worth the drive. The facility was always clean, the staff friendly and knowledgeable. We miss it since we have relocated. Happy Holidays to the entire staff!!!

�utter Lister
6 years ago
5

Charles Dye
6 years ago
5

Janna Young
6 years ago
5

I have been to a few VA clinics and this is by far the best clinic I have been to. The staff is friendly and I actually feel like a patient and not a number .

Lauren Bullock
7 years ago
5

Great doctors, excellent service, and friendly faces. I would much rather drive a bit further and go here than going to other clinics in the area.

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