Hammond VA Clinic

1131 S Morrison Blvd
Hammond, LA 70403

The facilities at Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System - Hammond VA OPC in Hammond, LA 1

About Hammond VA Clinic

Hammond VA Clinic is part of the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System. This outpatient facility serves veterans in Hammond, Louisiana and neighboring communities. An integral component of their specialty healthcare services is treatment for substance use disorders (SUD). They can even address co-occurring conditions for veterans dealing with both addictive disorders and mental issues.

They equip you with the tools to overcome these conditions and live a productive life. They offer both inpatient and outpatient treatment options. Their inpatient services may involve detox and inpatient rehabilitation at their residential facility. This program is suitable if you’re dealing with severe symptoms of substance misuse.

Detox is all about removing addiction related toxins from your body after intake assessment. The procedure takes place in a highly therapeutic setting and involves 24/7 monitoring by skilled medical professionals. They may administer meds and counseling to ensure that your withdrawal is painless and comfy.

You’ll immediately transition to inpatient rehabilitation upon stabilization. This highly structured program involves intense therapy with round the clock support by the clinical team. You’ll participate in evidence based individual counseling and group therapy to address the psychological issues fueling your substance misuse. The goal is to help you tackle negative emotions, thoughts and feelings that encourage unhealthy habits like substance misuse. They equip you with healthier coping skills that promote sober living and prevent relapsing.

Group therapy inspires community support and engagement that makes you feel less lonely in recovery. You’ll interact with and share experiences with peers facing similar behavioral challenges. It’s a great way to build relationships, master social interaction and learn how to communicate effectively. You may also learn how to solve problems, make better decisions and resolve conflicts. These are essential for lasting sobriety.

You’ll participate in educational sessions as well. This can grant you deeper insight into addiction, recovery and mental health. The sessions may cover coping skills, relapse prevention and strategies to maintain lasting sobriety. When you’re equipped with this practical knowledge it becomes easier to make better decisions that improve your wellbeing.

Your personalized care will include medication assisted treatment if you’re dealing with opioid or alcohol misuse. The technique uses meds approved by the FDA alongside counseling to support recovery. This approach addresses both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction. Medication management services are also available to support folks with co-occurring conditions.

You can step down to their outpatient program for continued support after the inpatient treatment. This program is also suitable if you’re seeking flexible treatment for moderate to mild symptoms. It involves group and individual counseling alongside educational programs that emphasize skill building. Sessions are designed to fit your schedule. So you won’t have to mix work or school to receive therapy.

Their comprehensive addiction recovery programming incorporates social support services. This includes support for homeless veterans, unemployment assistance and health maintenance. I like that they accept various private and public insurance including Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE. You even can fund your treatment via VA financial hardship assistance if eligible.

Latest Reviews

Barrett Adams
1 year ago on Google
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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 on Google
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I was referred to a local urgent care facility
Kat Tillotson
1 year ago on Google
5
The women's team here is awesome.

Location

Accepted Insurance

Hammond 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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Other Forms of Payment

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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).

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.

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.

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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Seniors Program
Nearly one million adults age 65 and older live with a substance use disorder. Treatment providers who specialize in senior care understand the social, psychological, and physical effects of aging and how they relate to recovery. They can help clients address particular challenges and risks they may face as they get older such as overdosing and medication interactions and dependencies.
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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).
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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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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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 (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.

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

  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private iconPrivate Setting
  • metro-city iconMetropolitan Area

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: 245588

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

Contact Information

Phone icon (985) 902-5100
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1131 S Morrison Blvd
Hammond, LA 70403

Fact checked and written by:
Chika Uchendu
Edited by:
Courtney Myers, MS

Reviews of Hammond VA Clinic

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2.5

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.

Reviewed on 2/28/2019
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4.5 (14 reviews)
Barrett Adams
1 year ago
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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
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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
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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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