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...
About Edward P. Boland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Located in Leeds, Massachusetts, the Edward P. Boland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center offers alcohol and drug rehab services for veterans who are struggling with their addiction. Apart from just treating addiction, they also offer mental health care which makes them a dual diagnosis center too. This is crucial for veterans who often have mental health issues like depression and PTSD after serving in the military. They offer both outpatient and inpatient services as their levels of care.
Some of their substance misuse treatment options include individual therapy, group counseling, and medication. Medication-assisted treatment can make the detox process much easier, reducing the intensity of withdrawal symptoms, while counseling can help you deal with past trauma, identify your triggers, and learn coping techniques.
There is so much offered at this VA clinic, such as skin care and dental care options. They offer routing cleanings, restorative procedures and even comprehensive surgical care. They also offer diabetes care including self-management, education, support classes, insulin therapy and blood glucose meter training. They will also teach you about nutrition and give you dietary tips to stay healthier. Their MOVE! weight management program offers weight loss support groups, healthy eating tips and cooking classes. This is super beneficial, especially when quitting drugs and alcohol because for some people it’s easy to fall into a new addiction of unhealthy eating habits when first quitting.
Their whole health care is really impressive because they offer many holistic options. Some of these include acupuncture that can help you manage your pain without drugs as well as meditation and mindfulness training, yoga, tai chi, qi gong classes and massage therapy.
Latest Reviews
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.
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!
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Inpatient 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 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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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).
Clinical Services
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.
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 Desensitization And ReprocessingTrauma 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.
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.
There is a strong link between nutrition and addiction. That's why drug rehab in Massachusetts includes nutrition therapy to teach you healthy eating habits that support addiction recovery. You'll learn what foods your body needs for healing and long term health.
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Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Jaime Areizaga-Soto
Chairman of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals
Margaret “Meg” Kabat
VA Chief of Staff
Edward J. Murray
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Management & Deputy CFO
Michael D. Parrish, PhD
Chief Acquisition Officer & Principal Executive Director
James Albino
Director, Center for Minority Veterans
John Becker, MHA, LFACHE, FEHFI
Chief Facilities Strategy Officer
John E. Bell III
Executive Director, Loan Guaranty Service
Angela Billups, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Stephanie Birdwell
Executive Director, Office of Tribal Government Relations
Mary Bradford
Deputy Director, Center for Women Veterans
Michael D. Brennan, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Marilyn Brower
Deputy Executive Director, Office of Asset Enterprise Management
Valerie Mattison Brown, MS, MPA, FACHE
Chief Strategy Officer for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
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: 31862
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
Contact Information
(413) 584-4040 
421 North Main Street
Leeds, MA 01053
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