Laguna Hills VA Clinic

Laguna Hills, California

23719 Moulton Pkwy
Laguna Hills, CA 92653

(949) 587-3700

About Laguna Hills VA Clinic

Veterans who are struggling with alcohol, tobacco, street drugs and prescription medication use in California can get assistance from the Laguna Hills VA Clinic in Laguna Hills, California. They provide counseling and other therapy options such as an intensive outpatient program as well as consultation, evaluation and treatment. They provide walk-in express care, same day appointments and telehealth visits for urgent medical needs.

They offer unique programs for female veterans as well as veterans who are homeless or just returning from combat. Their treatment options include tried and true drug alternatives such as medically supervised detoxification to safely stop substance use as well as stabilization services. They also offer more recent medications such as buprenorphine for opiate addiction and methadone to lessen cravings, as well as drug substitution therapies.

For veterans with substance use disorders they provide cognitive behavioral therapy which aids in the development of more constructive and balanced ideas about the future of other people and themselves. It can assist veterans in controlling their cravings for alcohol or drugs, addressing substance use disorders through problem solving techniques, and reaching their individual objectives.

To identify and enhance individual motivations for change, they offer motivational interviewing which entails discussions between the veteran and their healthcare provider. Veterans examine their motivations for wanting to change and the possible advantages of doing so in this therapy.

Their social workers help you and your family in managing stress related problems associated with substance abuse. They collaborate with you to find an appointment that will have the shortest wait. In certain instances they might recommend a non VA healthcare provider in your area or set up an appointment for you at another VA clinic or medical center.

Dollar icon Payment Options

  • self-pay iconSelf-pay options
  • financial-aid iconFinancial aid
  • military iconMilitary insurance
  • shield-cross iconPrivate insurance
  • calendar iconPer session
  • 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.

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: 2337

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Phone icon (949) 587-3700
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23719 Moulton Pkwy
Laguna Hills, CA 92653

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Dave Perkins
1 month ago
1

This clinic is disrespectful of veterans. Good luck with seeing any doctor or even talking with a doctor. The lack of proper care is absurd. The call center rarely answers the phone. When I was in the office the call center was having a party with their coworkers nobody answered any calls while I was there. They were too busy joking with each other. Go anywhere else but here!

Micowa F. T. D. Ralenight, DVM
2 months ago
1

The nurses never return calls. The Social Worker who works here is unhelpful and also does not return calls as promised. The operator has lied to me about staff members being unavailable due to the frequency of calls I was making back and forth with my Dad s nurses because she was frustrated with having to page them so many times within a day. I had to threaten her by saying I will walk in to handle the matter in person in order to get her to page the other staff members for me who miraculously became available for me to speak to immediately afterwards. Do Doctors even work here? Because I ve never spoken to one despite me making a plethora of requests to do so. I do understand that this Clinic is overwhelmed probably with caseloads, but my sympathies have since dissipated after experiencing countless instances where my inquiries and requests for call back are never answered or fulfilled, and blatant disregard for patient deadlines and simple communication preferences are continuously ignored, even though staff members are available to talk to me when I have to follow up with them after waiting days and weeks for their response. I would not recommend this Clinic because it seems as though the staff members from each and every department within itself here make it painfully apparent that they do not, and will not, do what s necessary of their roles to make their patients succeed in their health goals. It s a shame that our country s Veterans are being given this poor quality of care from this poor quality of healthcare workers during their most difficult and neediest times of their lives.

K O.o L
3 months ago
1

Doctors are never available. I've had them cancel as close to 30 minutes to my appointment time. My primary care and Mental Health doctor are both out of town during appointments, I can't change doctors without an appointment with my primary care so who do I talk to? The VA started hiring in house but it's just getting worse and worse. Do Better.

Thomas Schober
8 months ago
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Michael Gillette
9 months ago
5

Sharon Sanders
9 months ago
5

A K
9 months ago
5

I received my flu shot today . The staff were friendly & wait time was less than 5 min. Thank you !

Daisy Valles
10 months ago
1

Don t even bother calling for any medical attention. The nurse Vidhi will never return your calls nor will the assistant Crystal, they are the most confused, neglectful and uneducated members of staff, they lack efficiency, they don t work in a timely manner, they take about a week to check their voicemails and then another another week to decided whether or not they will call back most of the time, they chose not to or say I never got a voicemail . Please don t let your loved ones follow up at this place, they could care less about the life of our veterans. It s better to take patients to the VA in Long Beach, Lima Linda or San Diego.

James Mahoney
1 year ago
1

Prior to my appointment, the VA sent at least 4 reminders of my scheduled time and date to ensure I was on time. I arrived at 8:20 am for an 8:30 blood appointment. I waited over an hour until 9:32 before being called. When I asked how they could be an hour behind at 9:30 am they told me they were under staffed. They did not say if it was a budget issue or no qualified applicants.Either reason is unacceptable and needs to be corrected. I cannot find way to contact VA director of facility.I will write Denis McDonough the VA Secretary.

Larry Regan
1 year ago
1

I had to go and get my blood drawn, which was not a pleasant experience. I'm a healthy vet; the two working in the lab couldn't find my veins. I have never had this problem before; this was an unpleasant experience. There need to be experienced nurses that know how to draw blood or allow vets to go to quest diagnostics to have their blood drawn. Not only did I have bandaids on both arms, but they also got blood on my shirt. I don't mean to sound petty, but I'm afraid that's not right. I visited this clinic on May 5, 2023.

Kraintz Kraintz (Kraintz)
1 year ago
5

The ladies at the front desk & the older Asian lady that pull blood are great at their job. Easiest blood draw I've ever had. A+

Dave K
1 year ago
1

THE worst VA office I ve ever been assigned to I wish there was an effective way to report them, I m having my files transferred out, rude staff, degrading, talks over you every time you try to speak to the front staff or phone staff.

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