Tampa VA – South Hillsborough Outpatient Clinic

12920 Summerfield Crossing Blvd.
Riverview, FL 33579

About Tampa VA – South Hillsborough Outpatient Clinic

For veterans seeking treatment for substance use disorders ranging from harmful alcohol consumption to life-threatening addiction, the Tampa VA - South Hillsborough Outpatient Clinic offers a variety of resources. Your unique needs will determine which services they provide. They provide services to achieve stability as well as tried and true pharmaceutical options such as medically supervised detoxification to safely stop substance use. This clinic is located in Riverview, Florida.

They provide methadone and buprenorphine medication assisted treatment (MAT) for opiate addiction as well as more modern medications to lessen cravings. They provide medications such as nicotine replacement therapy or other treatments to help people quit smoking. They ensure that you don’t relapse into the same substance use issues by providing counseling and other therapy options such as intensive outpatient treatment, short term outpatient counseling and continuing care, and relapse prevention.

For veterans who have specialized needs, such as women veterans, returning combat veterans, and homeless veterans, they offer specialized programs. They also provide care and assistance for medical disorders like depression and post traumatic stress disorder that are linked to drug abuse issues. They are available to help you address and manage any mental health challenge by connecting you with clinical resources and peer support.

Together, you and staff decide which evidence based therapies, prescription drugs and treatments are best for you. You should discuss your substance use with your VA primary care physician if you have one. As needed, your provider can offer treatment and support in addition to assisting with the screening process for substance use disorders and related conditions.

They provide additional forms of supportive therapy that are customized to fit the requirements of every veteran. In accordance with your preferences and way of life, they provide a range of therapies including talk therapy and supported work environments.

Latest Reviews

Closet 217
4 weeks ago on Google
3
Ah, the VA hospital a gleaming beacon of bureaucracy wrapped in a shiny, clean building. This place is clean and well staffed to boot. As a retired AD, I highly suggest fellow vets come here for labs, referrals, and the usual outpatient stuff. Just, you know, head over to JA Haley when you need more specialized care. Trust me on that.Now, scheduling. It s well, let s just say it s a work in progress. I ve had to reschedule appointments thanks to the magical mystery tour that is VA scheduling. But hey, I don t blame the facility they re just the unfortunate souls trying to smooth out the mess the almighty VA churns out daily.The staff? helpful and professional, no complaints there. But I don t rely on this place for everything, so if you ve had a bad experience, maybe hit up JAH or Sabal park? Good luck out there, fellow vets.
Gregory Lowdermilk
1 month ago on Google
2
By far the worst VA clinic in the country for care. The facility is actually nice. Staff is poorly trained in medial care, BUT they are experts in deflecting and not referring one for proper care. There is one exception, the audiology dept is phenomenal. Thank goodness once one has secured a referral to the Tampa VA hospital, you get stellar care. Sadly in the VA system you aren t given a survey after each encounter. When I use my non VA health care, I always receive a survey. The VA needs to hold their employees accountable.
Sheryl Majeski
1 month ago on Google
5
It's a v a facility it's always spotless and everyone's very helpful

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Accepted Insurance

Tampa VA – South Hillsborough Outpatient 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.

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.

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.
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).
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.
sober-living iconSober Living Homes
Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.
12-step icon12-Step
12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).

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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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.

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.

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

Accreditations

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: 4616

Contact Information

Phone icon (800) 273-8255
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12920 Summerfield Crossing Blvd.
Riverview, FL 33579

Fact checked and written by:
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Edited by:
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4.3 (66 reviews)
Closet 217
4 weeks ago
3

Ah, the VA hospital a gleaming beacon of bureaucracy wrapped in a shiny, clean building. This place is clean and well staffed to boot. As a retired AD, I highly suggest fellow vets come here for labs, referrals, and the usual outpatient stuff. Just, you know, head over to JA Haley when you need more specialized care. Trust me on that.Now, scheduling. It s well, let s just say it s a work in progress. I ve had to reschedule appointments thanks to the magical mystery tour that is VA scheduling. But hey, I don t blame the facility they re just the unfortunate souls trying to smooth out the mess the almighty VA churns out daily.The staff? helpful and professional, no complaints there. But I don t rely on this place for everything, so if you ve had a bad experience, maybe hit up JAH or Sabal park? Good luck out there, fellow vets.

Gregory Lowdermilk
1 month ago
2

By far the worst VA clinic in the country for care. The facility is actually nice. Staff is poorly trained in medial care, BUT they are experts in deflecting and not referring one for proper care. There is one exception, the audiology dept is phenomenal. Thank goodness once one has secured a referral to the Tampa VA hospital, you get stellar care. Sadly in the VA system you aren t given a survey after each encounter. When I use my non VA health care, I always receive a survey. The VA needs to hold their employees accountable.

Sheryl Majeski
1 month ago
5

It's a v a facility it's always spotless and everyone's very helpful

W R
1 month ago
1

Worst VA clinic I have ever been to they just treat us like trash, showed up a bit late for a blood draw due to rush hour traffic that we can t control and they refused me service, they need new management mine was just a quick appointment.

Derek LaFlamme
2 months ago
1

They make appointments for me without telling me and for dates I can't make it. When I do manage to make an appointment, they book me for the wrong thing and I can't get it corrected within the time frame I need to renew prescriptions or get vaccines.

Fred Burpee
2 months ago
5

Robert Falero
2 months ago
5

Annie Pittman
2 months ago
5

Kenny Haughton
2 months ago
5

Jordan Calderon
3 months ago
2

Close early. Seldom there. Records office often closes early. Medicine is always sent late. My appointments are often times double booked or have the dates mixed up.

Paige Krumwiede
3 months ago
5

Stennis was amazing to work with!!! A absolute professional and very efficient with getting my profile set up for the VHIC. Thank you!

William Davis
5 months ago
5

Exceptional service.

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