VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System – Santa Maria CBOC

Santa Maria, California

1550 East Main street
Santa Maria, CA 93454

(805) 354-6053

About VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System – Santa Maria CBOC

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System - Santa Maria Community Based Outpatient Clinic is a public rehab located in Santa Maria, CA. VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System - Santa Maria CBOC specializes in the treatment of Mental Health.

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System exists to serve the veteran through the delivery of timely quality care by staff who demonstrate outstanding customer service. They hope to serve and honor the nation’s veterans following President Lincoln’s promise “To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan”.

Some of the services offered by VA Santa Maria Community-Based Outpatient Clinic include an LGBT Program, HIV Mental Health Program, Geriatric Services, Access Center, Walk-In Services, Case Management, treatment for Military Sexual Trauma, Peer Support, Smoking Cessation, and Biofeedback. They also offer a very special program called Military Sexual Trauma (MST).

Some of the services offered by VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System – Santa Maria CBOC include Behavioral Health Care, Primary Care, and Personal Care.

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

  • shield-cross iconPrivate insurance
  • self-pay iconSelf-pay options
  • medicare iconMedicare
  • military iconMilitary insurance
  • financial-aid iconFinancial aid
  • free iconFree
  • calendar iconPer session
  • 90-days icon90 day cost: $1,316
  • military iconMilitary Insurance

Medical briefcase icon 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.

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).

User icon Programs

adult-program iconAdult program

elderly iconElderly program

lgbtq iconLGBTQ program

military-hat iconMilitary program

men iconProgram for men

women iconProgram for women

young-adult iconYoung adult program

House check icon Settings & Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential setting
  • private iconPrivate setting

Heart icon Treatment

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

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.

Hand holding medical sign icon Clinical Services

inpatient-file iconCognitive Behavioral Therapy

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.

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.

medical-detox iconExperiential Therapy

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.

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.

Fitness Therapy

Fitness therapy blends exercise with psychotherapy for a fun, inspiring, and effective way of treating addiction and other issues. By incorporating movement into counseling sessions, clients become more empowered, motivated, and goal-oriented, all while strengthening their bodies and becoming more flexible. Fitness Therapy is usually used to complement a course of treatment (inpatient or outpatient) to make it even more successful. Increasing the connection between a patient’s mind and body helps both with healing as well as in creating new, healthy habits.

intervention iconGroup Therapy

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.

mental-health iconIndividual Therapy

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 iconLife Skills

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 iconNicotine Replacement Therapy

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

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.

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.

Check icon Accreditations

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: 328001

SAMHSA

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.

SAMHSA Listed: Yes

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1550 East Main street
Santa Maria, CA 93454

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California lifestyle
2 months ago
1

After speaking with other veterans that use Va services across the United States was told that California Va centers do not have the best reputation . 50% of the time you will come across doctors that actually have good intentions, some va employees will lie and attempt to deceive you by going around general va protocols just to give you the bare minimum in healthcares services. Some staff are also abusive and will attempt to violate your constitutional rights. My advice is to do your research, talk to other veterans, continue to fight for the health care us veterans deserve and report mistreatment to the appropriate offices. We need more veterans running and working these facilities.

Dennis Conner
3 months ago
5

I always receive good service at the Santa Maria VA Clinic. My primary Elie Dela Pe�a and her team are always available to me and always responsive to my health issues. I never give 5 stars, as I believe 4 stars gives something to strive for. But, in this instance 5 stars have been achieved. I love.this excellent medical team here in Santa Maria.

Gregory Gentile (Greg)
3 months ago
3

Pretty good medical services for the VA System.

Debra Trezza
4 months ago
5

My husband always gets great service here. Really loves his doctors!

jose campos
4 months ago
1

The staff has a mood problem

Cajun Cat King
5 months ago
1

Zero stars if I could... phone call takes you to Los Angeles VA..they are very incompetent and no communications. VA is just getting worse and worse in my over thirty years dealing with the VA. Biggest mistake of my life was serving this country!!

Roland Ruiz
5 months ago
1

The 1 star is only for the telephone service (or non-service). All the doctors are great BUT I have called, many, many,many times and have NEVER had anyone answer any of my calls. When calling this VA I am routed to the L.A. VA center and even they can NEVER get through and talk to anyone. I even have the L.A. VA rep leave a message for a call back and NEVER get a call back.

jonathan staffel
11 months ago
2

On hold for 20 minutes every time you call in to make an appointment. Their app requires a ridiculous password change far too often. This is more of a barrier for vets than a service these days.

B D
1 year ago
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Ant
1 year ago
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Darryl Schumacher
1 year ago
5

I been going regularly for over 5 years for routine medical following and care. Dr. Pinto and the blue team are wonderful. I'm a grateful Vietnam Era veteran.

Patricia Rorrer
1 year ago
5

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