Fort Worth VA Clinic

About Fort Worth VA Clinic

Fort Worth VA Clinic offers mental health care and substance abuse recovery to qualifying veterans and military personnel in Fort Worth, Texas. They offer same day appointments and walk in services on an outpatient basis. If you require detox or a more intensive inpatient therapy, you may be referred to another location. This clinic also offers telehealth appointments.

They offer individual and group counseling services here for addiction and mental health issues, such as PTSD, anxiety, self harming and OCD. They can also provide telehealth services. This clinic also provides support for any military personnel who have experienced sexual trauma while on duty, regardless of gender or background.

They have recovery coordinators who will work with you to figure out the best plan to help you get started on your journey to recovery. They understand that veterans may have underlying issues that have triggered the substance abuse disorder and will work with you through therapy to figure out the issue and recover from both the mental health disorder and the substance use disorder.

This clinic mentions that if you are already a VA patient you should reach out to your primary provider to assist you with getting an appointment with the VA mental health. If you are not already a VA patient, please get in touch with the VA mental health department to get an appointment set up. You may qualify for help without enrolling in VA healthcare.

Latest Reviews

Scott Pleasant

1 week ago on Google

I've been coming here every Monday since Feb 2024. Of all of the people and places I visit, this place always gives me a smile. From the awesome Welcome Desk team, to my KC Chiefs angels at the Trinity Clinic, to the Vaccination nurses who always take care of me, to the Pharmacy techs that take the time to explain everything, to my Audiologist tech that takes the time to talk to me about my new hearing aids and how she can't take care of plants (you can!)....and to my most important team in the Mental Health Clinic. Faye and the 1st people I meet every Monday ALWAYS smile and welcome me, before I head back to Kyler, Ron, Mitch, and the Rec Therapy team that work on getting the scrambled eggs right, and to Renee and my nurse Angela (Angel). I ALWAYS leave there a new person and even with a smile. It's full of heroes doing their best and showing the true definition of "selfless service". Thank you, TEAM, and keep fighting the good fight! God bless you all.

Jared Hamilton

2 weeks ago on Google

Downright shameful treatment of veterans here. I walked in to talk to a mental health counselor and sat around for over 2 hours to be told, "I can't talk with you, you will need to go to Plano." Thanks for absolutely nothing, way to look out for the health and well-being of our veterans. Incredibly disappointed, I will not and do not recommend this facility to anyone, my fellow brothers and sisters deserve better.

3 weeks ago on Google

I feel that I get treated well there.

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Other Forms of Payment

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.

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.

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.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

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

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.

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.

Intensive Outpatient

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.

Aftercare Support

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.

12-Step

12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).

Sober 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.

Partial Hospitalization Program

Commonly known as "day treatment," a partial hospitalization program (PHP) offers intensive addiction treatment while allowing you to return home each day. It can serve as an alternative to inpatient hospitalization or as a step-down option. Depending on your needs, PHP treatment typically averages 90 days with a weekly requirement of 6-8 hours a day. PHP treatment offers a variety of therapeutic interventions such as individual counseling, group therapy, and psychoeducation. Oftentimes PHP treatment can be fully covered by insurance.

Medically 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.

Treatments

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 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.

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.

Young Adult Program

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Amenities

Residential Setting
Private Rooms

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: 298016

Contact Information

(800) 443-9672

Website

2201 SE Loop 820
Fort Worth, TX 76119

Get Help Now - 817-618-0261

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Fact checked and written by:

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Kerry Nenn, BSW

Reviews of Fort Worth VA Clinic

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Michael Wilkerson

1 month ago

Paycheck to paycheck here. Three months now I've been waiting, standing in line, filling out paperwork and making phones calls. Every time being told that this time everything is good. This is month four of receiving a half payment. "They are backed up.", is the excuse this time. Thank God were not pushing off bills to pay other bills. (WE ARE!) Thank God at least there's food in the house. (BARELY!) Thank you Fort Worth Veterans Administration for all your hard work at making sure everyone gets screwed over equally. (Facts!)

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Amina Malik

Nearly a month of reaching out with ZERO response. Submitted a congressional inquiry and magically the next day we heard back. But lo and behold the VA was MAD that we had submitted a congressional inquiry and told us so!!! It is no wonder that there is a severe veteran crisis when the worst kinds of people work for the VA.Fun fact though! If you submit a congressional inquiry, it lights a fire under the VA's tail, but expect every single interaction afterwards to be awful. So not much change.

Louis T

There was an employee here who was making fun of veterans by acting crazy and saying look I m a crazy veteran! And my older brother (04-2012 USMC) spoke up to him right away. The employee tried fighting my brother, but the police were called on my brother. That same employee still works there to this day.A second incident happened to my younger brother (16-2020 USMC). An employee was passing out candy but didn t see my brother sitting in the corner. My brother watched him make fun of an older Vietnam veteran in a wheelchair, putting candy in his face. When the employee saw my brother he got spooked and politely asked my brother if he wanted some, but my brother angered at what he witnessed yelled at him and told him he better stop and get out of here. Nothing happened with the report he made.Do not come here! You should learn some things from the La Jolla VA! I can t wait to see what the new VA secretary and President Trump does to these sorry employees who just drain the system. Shut this VA down!!!

Michael Lancaster

One the worst Va I have ever been to. I have been going the Va over 40 years. I have had back pain and hip pain for over a year they are treating my hips and not my back.. The surgeons the Ortho that work on hips are telling me I have to see a back or spine surgeon. They say they are putting it in my notes.. My primary care physician claims he knows nothing about m back and just pretends like nothing ever happened . My mental health Dr. took me off the medicine that was helping, I have been falling apart ever since than. No matter what I say to my Mental health provider she says it s good. No sleep that s good, 3 hours of sleep that s good , never asked if I feel like hurting myself or others. Just medical gaslights me. My primary care Dr. is the same more medical gas lighting..

Bill Melendez

The phone does ring --so it depends on which phone one is dialing. I had a great experience with the VA in Fort Worth. But then, I know how the system works and am persistent. A bit of humility goes a long way towards getting a positive response from VA workers.

Mark Ehlers

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