Edward P. Boland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Northampton, Massachusetts

421 North Main Street
Leeds, MA 01053

(413) 584-4040
3.18 (45 reviews)

About Edward P. Boland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System is a public rehab located in Leeds, MA. VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System specializes in the treatment of primary care and mental health.

The mission of VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System is to improve the health of the veteran population by providing primary, specialty, and extended care and related social support services through an integrated healthcare delivery system.

The VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System provides Military Sexual Trauma (MST) counseling and treatment in a free and confidential manner. The treatment is for both male and female veterans for mental and physical conditions. Military Sexual Trauma (MS) is the term used to refer to sexual assault or sexual harassment that occurred while the Veteran was in the military.

They also provide Veterans with Telehealth, for access to health care that is timely, more convenient and easier to access through the use of new healthcare technology including video conferencing and health monitoring devices that can connect patients to their health care team.

Dollar icon Payment Options

  • self-pay iconSelf-pay options
  • shield-cross iconPrivate insurance
  • financial-aid iconFinancial aid
  • military iconMilitary insurance
  • military iconMilitary Insurance

Medical briefcase icon Levels of Care

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.

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.

User icon Programs

adult-program iconAdult program

men iconProgram for men

women iconProgram for women

elderly iconElderly program

hearing iconHearing impaired program

hiv iconHIV/AIDS program

lgbtq iconLGBTQ program

military-hat iconMilitary program

stroller iconPostpartum program

House check icon Settings & Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential setting
  • private-room iconPrivate rooms

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

Addiction is a highly complex problem, and drug rehab in Massachusetts is often necessary to address it. These programs treat physical, mental, and relational issues that are involved. Treatment empowers individuals to manage these issues without the use of drugs.

check iconDual Diagnosis

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 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

life-skills iconLife Skills

The life skills you'll learn in rehab range from financial management to practicing healthy self care. They help you learn how to solve problems and make decisions, as well as develop healthy interpersonal relationships – all of which are key to successful recovery.

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.

eye-movement iconEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) helps you to integrate traumatic memories from an event you may have witnessed or experienced by using an eight phase protocol to reduce the intensity of the emotional response. Your therapist ensures you work in a safe environment and may use relaxation techniques to help you prepare.

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.

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.

nutritional-therapy iconNutritional Therapy

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: 31862

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: 1552

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421 North Main Street
Leeds, MA 01053

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3.18 (45 reviews)
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I’m satisfied with the professionalism during my appointment. The cons are that whenever I've had to ask for unscheduled help via phone all I get is leave a message then wait and wait to hear from someone...

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3.2 (44 reviews)
Mark Szyszkiewicz
2 months ago
4

The response from the staff there was incredible. Thank you Bob from the Liberty entrance on Aug.22nd for pushing this hobbling old vet to my appointment. I think there was a computer glitch that held up my CAT Scan for 1/2 hour...but other than that the courtesy shown was great.

Terence Rush
2 months ago
3

This VA has it's problems in all areas but be at good terms with Rob the latest patient advocate and the system will work for you! Not against you!

Ed Cyran
2 months ago
5

I have been a patient of the VA in Leeds, Massachusetts, Newington, and West Haven, Connecticut, for the past 11 and a half years. During this time, I have consistently received exceptional healthcare and dental care. The primary care and specialty care doctors, as well as the staff, are friendly, caring, and attentive to my health needs. The atmosphere is welcoming and supportive, and I feel confident that I am receiving the best possible care.

Frank Wilusz
4 months ago
5

Fantastic place for veterans ..

andre correia
11 months ago
3

Ongoing construction leads to difficulty finding your way around.

Joshua Gosselin
1 year ago
4

I've been going through programs at this hospital for a year now. The staff here are friendly and helpful. Things are not simply handed to you, but if you are in need of assistance and willing to put in the effort then you will be helped to the fullest extent.

Keith Mondor
1 year ago
5

This is my one stop shop for health care. Great staff. Incredibly supportive of veterans with housing, food, peer support, primary care, specialty care, therapy, and medication. Hard working people that often work long hours to help veterans. Easy 5 stars.

mike montanez
1 year ago
5

The ptsd unit saved my life

Sandra Rivera
1 year ago
4

Friendly staff, and great providers always available to take care of our men and women retired from the army.

Craig Cornett
1 year ago
1

The most inept unusable system ever. You guys could take a lesson from the VA in Cheyenne, WY. They took care of me for years. There was never a problem reaching a team pac member and/or having the primary care provider call me. I use the Greenfield clinic which is almost impossible to contact. When they finally call you (God forbid you miss the call and have to go through the 3 or 4 day process of making contact again) you might get to see someone in 2 or 3 weeks. By then you may be dead. If they leave a message it is impossible to call back whoever called you because they leave a general switchboard number and no extension that can neither connect you to who called you or help you in anyway. If you ask to speak to someone at Greenfield they connect you to a triage nurse at Leeds and all they can do is forward you message. Ridiculous!

Red Fox
2 years ago
5

Great place to be

Scott Texeira
2 years ago
5

I Dr Klein & staff. I can only comment on my own past years of experience and it s all been good. I have always been treated very good by all staff and Drs. Thank you

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