VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System – Carson Valley Outpatient Clinic

1330 Waterloo Lane
Suite 101
Gardnerville, NV 89410

VA Sierra Nevada Health Care Carson Valley VA Clinic NV 89410

About VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System – Carson Valley Outpatient Clinic

VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System - Carson Valley Outpatient Clinic is located in Gardnerville, NV. VA Carson Valley Outpatient Clinic specializes in the treatment of mental health for men and women.

At VA Carson Valley Outpatient Clinic they have a strict policy on treating every patient in a unique manner since every one of them has experienced different situations they can’t be treated equally.

VA Carson Valley Outpatient Clinic counts with an aftercare treatment which will help their patients to overcome completely their condition. It also has attention to special groups like Lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) clients and Veterans.

Latest Reviews

Anthony Garcia
1 year ago on Google
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Hands down the worst VA clinic. They shuffle you around different doctors, each one trying to do their own treatment for you without trying to find the solutions to your issues. Then when you ask for a new doctor to have a set doctor to come up with a game plan for your health they treat you as if you are beneath them. The receptionist are very rude and have no intentions but explaining to you that you can t just change providers even though you have already arranged this with the main VA system itself. Then today I get a call from a nurse trying to defend the doctor I don t want to see anymore. In all fairness this or that I don t care about any of that, we should be able to see who we want when we want. I get upset due to my PTSD and just wanting to see a new doctor and between them calling over and over to try to prevent this instead of making it happen at the clinic level it s very stressful and the NURSE of the doctor you don t want to see hangs up on you. Makes you feel like there is no hope. Why even bother trying to get help when this is what we have to deal with. I m at a close point of just giving up.
Dz da Overnole
1 year ago on Google
4
Andrew Balcunas
2 years ago on Google
5
Excellent service. For veterans only not open to the public

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Accepted Insurance

VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System – Carson Valley Outpatient Clinic works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, Please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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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.

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.

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.

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Per session payment lets you pay for each treatment at the time of service. You may also pay for a certain number of sessions up front and then pay for more if needed. This format allows you to tailor the financial investment to your specific needs and avoid having a large lump sum payment due at the end of the treatment program.

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Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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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).

Treatments

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

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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.
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Seniors Program
Nearly one million adults age 65 and older live with a substance use disorder. Treatment providers who specialize in senior care understand the social, psychological, and physical effects of aging and how they relate to recovery. They can help clients address particular challenges and risks they may face as they get older such as overdosing and medication interactions and dependencies.
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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.
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Program For Men
Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.
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Program For Women
Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.
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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.

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.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.

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, 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.

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.

Amenities

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Accreditations

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: 2689

Contact Information

Phone icon (775) 782-5265
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1330 Waterloo Lane
Suite 101
Gardnerville, NV 89410

Reviews of VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System – Carson Valley Outpatient Clinic

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I have nothing but good things to say! They have been a blessing to my life, they make me feel welcomed every time and they always help me. Thank you for caring.

Reviewed on 3/14/2019
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3.7 (11 reviews)
Anthony Garcia
1 year ago
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Hands down the worst VA clinic. They shuffle you around different doctors, each one trying to do their own treatment for you without trying to find the solutions to your issues. Then when you ask for a new doctor to have a set doctor to come up with a game plan for your health they treat you as if you are beneath them. The receptionist are very rude and have no intentions but explaining to you that you can t just change providers even though you have already arranged this with the main VA system itself. Then today I get a call from a nurse trying to defend the doctor I don t want to see anymore. In all fairness this or that I don t care about any of that, we should be able to see who we want when we want. I get upset due to my PTSD and just wanting to see a new doctor and between them calling over and over to try to prevent this instead of making it happen at the clinic level it s very stressful and the NURSE of the doctor you don t want to see hangs up on you. Makes you feel like there is no hope. Why even bother trying to get help when this is what we have to deal with. I m at a close point of just giving up.

Dz da Overnole
1 year ago
4

Andrew Balcunas
3 years ago
5

Excellent service. For veterans only not open to the public

Danny Brennan
3 years ago
5

This place is the best care I have ever had in the VA System. They are always responsive and I can get an appointment quickly. I still have to go to Reno periodically for certain things, but these guys rock! Thank you.

Fred McNorton
3 years ago
5

These guys and gals have always done an outstanding job ... Thanks you all

Richard Louth
4 years ago
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Complete and total incompetence

Raymond Barnes
4 years ago
5

Never have I had a problem getting in to see someone here.

Cindy
5 years ago
5

I lucked out and have a primary doctor who I absolutely love! Dr. Cindy Whetstone is the best. Getting appts is quick and easy. Very satisfied

Rachelle O'Connor
6 years ago
5

I have nothing but good things to say! They have been a blessing to my veteran husband and I. They are always kind and caring.

Martin Rodriguez
6 years ago
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Had the worst time with the VA since I got out of the military in 2015. I live in Carson City Nevada and they told me I could only go to Reno. I complained about how far of a drive it is and they told me that I should have been going to the Minden VA because it's closer to my home of record. So I go to the minden va about 3 weeks ago the lady has me fill out the same paper that I filled out to change Prime Care providers. I don't know why it's so hard to change a doctor if you're not happy with who you're being seen by. I've called the VA more than three times to see why I haven't had an appointments I feel depressed and they still don't call me or help me. The VA fails their combat veterans. Thank you VA!

Monica Hansen
7 years ago
4

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