Southern Arizona VA Health Care System – Sierra Vista CBOC

101 N. Coronado Drive
Suite A
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635

Southern Arizona VA Health Care System - Sierra Vista CBOC AZ 85635

About Southern Arizona VA Health Care System – Sierra Vista CBOC

Sierra Vista VA Clinic is a veterans clinic located in Sierra Vista, Arizona. They treat veterans who are struggling to get free from their drug or alcohol addictions. They are also a dual diagnosis clinic that can help with any co-occurring mental health conditions. Referrals may be required.

Treating the mind when dealing with addiction is extremely important since many veterans struggle with mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Even anger issues can stem from the traumatic years in active duty. That is why it’s important for veteran clinics to offer dual diagnosis care.

When it comes to their levels of care, this clinic seems to be limited to outpatient care. This is a good thing if you have any outside obligations or responsibilities. You can attend therapy throughout the week and still be able to return home after sessions are over.

They may even offer medication assisted treatment (MAT) if you need to detox from any severe drug or alcohol addictions. Medications such as Vivitrol or Suboxone can help reduce the intensity of withdrawal symptoms and uncomfortable cravings.

Some other services offered here include health maintenance, community support, counseling, and women veteran care, including helping with military sexual trauma and maternity care. Their counseling services include individual therapy, group therapy and marriage or relationship counseling.

These three pillars of therapy alone can make a huge positive impact on the individual if taken seriously. You will learn new coping techniques, learn how to identify triggers that may be causing you to relapse, and learn how to deal with past trauma.

Latest Reviews

Kevin Glass
1 month ago on Google
5
Luanne Evans
2 months ago on Google
2
So provider calls us and asks us to call them, we'll good luck. I understand all calls go thru tuscon, which are the rudest, most unhelpful people, refuse to put you thru. Please tell me what we are supposed to do? I worked in medical field, this can be fixed.
thomas smet
3 months ago on Google
2
Vets in Sierra Vista can no longer call Sierra Vista VA. Every call goes to Tucson. Even when orders are submitted it days several days before PC will call you, if it's a weds or Thurs you probably wont get a call until the next week sometime. Now that's taking care of our Vets!! Not... This is why the VA has a bad reputation.

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Accepted Insurance

Southern Arizona VA Health Care System – Sierra Vista CBOC 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

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.

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

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).
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.

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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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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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
  • desert iconDesert Setting

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: 40302

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: 2636

Contact Information

Phone icon (520) 459-1529
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101 N. Coronado Drive
Suite A
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635

Fact checked and written by:
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Edited by:
Peter Lee, PhD

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3.3 (56 reviews)
Kevin Glass
1 month ago
5

Luanne Evans
2 months ago
2

So provider calls us and asks us to call them, we'll good luck. I understand all calls go thru tuscon, which are the rudest, most unhelpful people, refuse to put you thru. Please tell me what we are supposed to do? I worked in medical field, this can be fixed.

thomas smet
3 months ago
2

Vets in Sierra Vista can no longer call Sierra Vista VA. Every call goes to Tucson. Even when orders are submitted it days several days before PC will call you, if it's a weds or Thurs you probably wont get a call until the next week sometime. Now that's taking care of our Vets!! Not... This is why the VA has a bad reputation.

Veronica Schan
4 months ago
1

Not good.

Dorathy Onstott
9 months ago
5

Thanks to all who cared for my husband. Your support and caring Was greatly appreciated. Dorothy Onstott

Lord Ewen (NCISS)
10 months ago
4

My personal experience with Sierra Vista is of a good nature. Front end was very cordial and understood why I was there. I was called in an hour Ahead of my schedule. No fuss, no headache. In and out.

J W
1 year ago
1

Flip of a coin if you ll get good care at this facility. I ve had good prompt care in the past, but not so much recently. Very little to no communication with your provider, and poor continuity in your health care.It may just be my particular team, but compared to other VA healthcare facilities I ve received treatment from in the past, Sierra Vista is by far the worst. As apposed to doing any in depth research, or proactive treatment, this place will literally just let you die.

Bradley McAuley
1 year ago
4

First appointment went well. Organized and timely. Nurses and doctors were great.Radiology service needs to be discontinued. Either do radiology well or even fair or don't do it at all. First in line, hour and a half later, still not seen. Walk-ins only, but call ahead as the sole technician is frequently out....Follow up 8/31...upgrade from 3 to 4 stars....third time was the charm for radiology. X-ray orders had expired. Front desk worked with the nurse and doc to get orders resubmitted. Despite the delay with the orders, I was done an hour later. Thank you for a job well done.

Timothy McDorman
1 year ago
2

Had a foot problem and, without seeing me, my primary wanted me to go for PT. Didn't even talk to me. Tried to explain my problem to the nurses, but each one I talked to was distant and appeared unconcerned. I was forced to deal with it on my own. This happened about a year ago. Several months later I saw the optometrist (she was good), and ordered my glasses. She told me to try them for a couple of weeks before getting them adjusted. However, the glasses arrived somewhat twisted and unusable. I went to the clinic and they said they don't do adjustments. They had no solutions to offer. WTH! After these (and some other issues) I switched my care to the Tucson VA and haven't had a single issue. I realize this clinic isn't a full service location, but that doesn't explain the lack of communication and compassion. By the looks of the reviews it would appear that others have had no problem while some have complaints as well. The VA needs to take a hard look at this location and fix the problems.

Carol Bierman
1 year ago
5

Courteous, professional service. How do I know in comparison? I've been to various VA clinics in different states and this one by far is one of the best!

Randy Paramo
1 year ago
2

Couldn't get my meds.

Steve Miller
1 year ago
1

My father-in-law (age 93 and a retired Colonel of 32 years) was hospitalized in November 2022 for a heart condition. The soonest this VA office could see him for a follow up was the end of March 2023. These folks simply do not care, so we ve moved on with Medicare to a family practice physician. People could literally die waiting to see a doctor at this VA. Absolutely the worst ever service!

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