VA North Texas Health Care System – Dallas VAMC

Dallas, Texas

4500 South Lancaster Road
Dallas, TX 75216

(214) 742-8387

About VA North Texas Health Care System – Dallas VAMC

VA North Texas Health Care System - Dallas VA Medical Center is a public rehab located in Dallas, TX. VA North Texas Health Care System - Dallas VAMC specializes in the treatment of Mental Health Care and Chemical Dependency.

VA North Texas Health Care 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 North Texas Health Care System – Dallas VAMC include Behavioral Health Care, Chemical Dependency, Community Integration, Inpatient Unit, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy/Dispensary, General Services, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Unit, Primary Care, Vocational Rehabilitation, 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 health care 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
  • financial-aid iconFinancial aid
  • sliding-scale-payment iconSliding scale payment assistance
  • military iconMilitary insurance
  • medicaid iconMedicaid
  • medicare iconMedicare
  • 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.

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.

aftercare iconAftercare

Rehab aftercare programs are based on a model of continuing care and the premise that recovery is a life-long process requiring ongoing client support. Many rehab aftercare services include outpatient care, but clients often continue to receive support after being discharged from formal treatment. Case managers and care teams typically collaborate with clients to design their long-term care plan, which may include peer coaching, career counseling, and 12 step program induction, among other services.

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.

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.

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.

User icon Programs

check iconAdolescence program

adult-program iconAdult program

men iconProgram for men

women iconProgram for women

young-adult iconYoung adult program

elderly iconElderly program

hearing iconHearing impaired program

lgbtq iconLGBTQ program

military-hat iconMilitary program

House check icon Settings & Amenities

  • car iconPrivate transportation
  • acupuncture iconAcupuncture room
  • 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

During rehab in Texas, you'll deal with underlying issues that contribute to addiction. By addressing these challenges and learning healthy ways to cope with them, you'll develop strategies that help you live a drug-free lifestyle.

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

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.

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.

Check icon Accreditations

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

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: 232714

State License

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: Texas

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: 258430

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Phone icon (214) 742-8387
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4500 South Lancaster Road
Dallas, TX 75216

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Becky Brewer
1 month ago
1

Openly sends patient s home with inadequate care totally dependentunable to ambulate 200 pounds with an old spouse. High risk doesn t seem to be concerned but on paper it looks great no rehab needed. They set leg wrong gave him MRSA neg before surgery positive after and first week home re broke his leg no one willing to fix it as VA did it wrongThey couldn t set it right two years later we re still not ambulatory, but yeah let s send him home so he falls again I guess that s one way to control cost , let them die.Call me no lies here just poor ass serviceNo training no evaluation just dump and go

L
1 month ago
5

Treated me with care and respect

Cosmic Forest
1 month ago
2

A magnificent facility that has no value for Veterans!Want to get real paranoid? Request your records and take a look at the notes from your visits. They put stuff in there that you never said, they never said, or both. It s like they are freehand script writers for an upcoming Grey s Anatomy series. Informed patient this directed patient that . It s fallacy how they can just fill in whatever they please.If there s no integrity in their writing, there s bound to be none in their words or actions.

Monica Dismore
1 month ago
1

Been sitting in the ER since 5:30. My dad is in severe pain and hasn t been able to pee in hours! We were just here last night for the same issue and told to come back if any issues. Well here we are waiting and waiting and the Hispanic dude that s in the front is RUDE. I asked how long it will be and he automatically jumped saying there was people infront of us.. I get that but when you have a person who is in SEVERE pain their needs should be 1st!!

Thing
1 month ago
5

I ve been treated by N Tx VA Dallas for over 15 years in multiple departments. I have no complaints at all. I have been treated great. If a problem did occur, I would bring it to their attention and see it promptly resolved. I love secure messaging. Physicians / Staff are promptly responsive.

Mimi P
2 months ago
1

The North Texas VA Healthcare is the absolute worst VA's I have been to. Dallas hospital and the Ft Worth clinic to be specific. I think they got the jobs because they know somebody that knows somebody not because they care about veterans. The benefits of a federal job are sought after by job seekers. They should give these jobs to only people who served in the military or have a direct family member who served. The ER staff sat at computers for hours at a time. Getting up for a few minutes to walk back and forth because they weren't working. They thought it was a laughing matter I had sunglasses on like I was a diva because that what the tech said to me when he sarcastically asked if he could get me a pillow then walked away laughing and didn't bring a pillow back! Why ask? Then the nurse Kim, crushed my med in her hands becaise i asked for half a dose. It was a medication i have inly taken once before, so I took crumbles of medication. And she forced the catheter into my antecubital space, I think to cause discomfort but my back was hurting worse so I didn't react and she finally stopped. She looked right at me while she was doing this as if I don't have peripheral vision. The catheter already received flash. There was no need to keep wiggling and pushing the catheter. The doctor?! Tony? Was his first name. He didn't read my chart and he doesn't listen. Shook my hand with a glove that had just touched my feet. I was tired and in excruciating pain. I didn't realize this was happening until afterwards. I'm disgusted with this antiquated system. I served my country. I serves in a war zone 18 months after 9/11. I survived only to be killed off by the VA hospital.

Robert Bobby-Bubba Thortis
2 months ago
1

I was forced against my will to the 2d mental ward where I was tortured by the doctors and the staff. They held me down and stuck me with needles to silence me.

Drew McKnight
2 months ago
1

As a veteran I think that we should be able to get the health care we need. Waited in the emergency dept for over 2 hours and was never called. They even took back veterans that arrived after me. The civilian sector wouldn t a lot this to happen! I ll try and fix myself.

Tyler Sinquefield
2 months ago
1

It s Wednesday, I come in with a fractured foot to the ER at 1130am and didn t leave until after 4 pmAs well as the service provided is absolute trash , garbage if even.I came to Dallas because the fort worth is backed up. The facts the veterans have to go through this day in and day out every time they need medical attention is ridiculous.

Marco Garcia
2 months ago
1

I was admitted this past Thursday to do a heart stent procedure. Only to have a large needle punctured through my right wrist and only take pictures. UT Southwest heart surgeons were contacted. No stent was placed. I had five money hungry, unethical, hell bound UT Southwest surgeons keep coming to my room wanting me to have open heart surgery. I am not a guinea pig and my brothers and sisters in arms, are not guinea pigs.This is malpractice and I hold the VA accountable for allowing these money hungry heathens practice at the VA. They will burn in 300 degree weather for all eternity along with their bestie in the red suit.

K M
2 months ago
1

This place needs to be shut down... complete waste of tax payers money. The people who work here pacify having a government job. Services aren't rendered, appts are out two months out, primary care Dr.'s try to fix everything when they are not to be considered specialist. This is hospital facility standards are extremely low, Congress needs to look into why a vet has to almost become rude and combative to get an appointment outside of thier primary care Doctors abilities... they are short hand and would like Primary Care to fix everything even when it is out of thier scope. -Half star rating only so I could post that the VA has by far a much better standard than what the Dallas VA offers. Write Jasmine Crockett, the representative that will have people look into this. This place is deplorable in how the honor Veterans.

MsDorcelus
2 months ago
5

I am grateful to the Dallas VA Medical Center for the care provided to my brother during his time of need. The staff was attentive & made sure that they were up to speed with his progress. Words cannot express how grateful I am to the providers that attended to him when he was in critical condition.

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