Wilson and Young Medal of Honor VA Clinic

About Wilson and Young Medal of Honor VA Clinic

The Veterans Administration (VA) has clinics throughout the United States including the Odessa VA clinic in Odessa, Texas. It’s also called the Wilson and Young Medal of Honor VA Clinic. This is an outpatient clinic that offers primary care services. They also have specialty services such as mental health and substance use disorder treatment. The clinic is for active military, Veterans, and their families and accepts military insurance.

The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. They are closed on weekends. The VA offers evidence based treatments for both substance use and mental health disorders.

You’ll participate in several types of therapy while in treatment. One of the therapies is contingency management (CM). In CM therapy, you’ll be given incentives for making progress in your recovery. For instance, if you remain abstinent (as verified by a urine drug screen), you’ll receive an incentive. As you move through the program, the incentives increase along with consistent and improved performance of your recovery behavior.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is another evidence based therapy you’ll use in this program. CBT helps you change from negative to more positive thought patterns. CBT helps many people control the urge to use drugs or drink. You’ll learn better problem-solving skills for dealing with your substance use as well as make progress toward achieving your goals. Motivational interviewing (MI) and motivational enhancement therapy (MET) are two other types of therapy you may use.

There are also medications available for managing substance use and co-occurring disorders. They offer medication assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid, alcohol, and tobacco use disorders. Some of the options available for opioid use disorder include Suboxone, methadone and injectable, extended-release naltrexone.

Latest Reviews

Keith Lee

1 month ago on Google

Usually pretty good. But when I called, an operator picked up, then immediately hung up the phone. I called back, and they just let the phone ring after that. Not mad just disappointed in them . If they fix the issue I'll change my review.

Richard H-B

3 months ago on Google

The doctors are great the staff is great but the place needs some one to answer a phone fore this location an facility and an urgent care, the facility is more than big enuf to do this and I'm sure theres a veteran in need of work. I don't know why the person fore mental health disbanded our weekly and or monthly visits, I know it was just a few of us but it was better than nothing.

Derrick Vier

4 months ago on Google

The number listed on the website does not work, I called numerous times and finally had to call the main VA Health Connect number to be transferred. After I got a hold of them they answered one question but when had follow up questions I was hung up on.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Their Recreation Therapy program provides treatment and services to Veterans in order to restore wellness or rehabilitate illnesses and disabilities. By offering coordinated quality health care and a variety of recreation resources and activities, Veterans can improve their health, functioning, independence and quality of life.

Amenities

Residential Setting
Private Setting

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: 296838

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: 2273

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Reviews of Wilson and Young Medal of Honor VA Clinic

3.2/5 (43 reviews)

Google Reviews

3.2 (43 reviews)

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David Cory Enderby

I have received pretty good service here overall. Dr. Edwards, the physical therapist, has been phenomenal.

Tamara Bryant

Been treated here for close to 2 years, although it can be trying to get through the VA line to speak to someone in the actual clinic, the Clinic itself has some of the friendliest and helpful staff that I have encountered in my 20 years as a Veteran. Thank you for all that you go above and beyond to do to make the experience is painless and easy as possible.

Andrew Maga�a

6 months ago

They care, and a lot to most don t. I m glad I transferred here.

Cassidy McMorries

9 months ago

Back in 2018-2020 I would have rated the clinic 1 star. But they cleaned house and now the experience is awesome! I really took a leap of faith to go back and I m so glad I did. Veterans- if you are thinking of trying out the VA in Odessa do it! It s such a huge change in staff and way more welcoming!

kelly yochum

1 year ago

I've been to VA Clinics and hospitals in several different states. This one ranks top 3 to me.

Mike Galvan

My last vist I had a much more positive experience than in the past. The nurses and staff were very helpful for a change. Hopefully they keep it up.

John Castle

2 years ago

I m deaf. This clinic insists in mindlessly following a rule that discriminates against the disabled. When I check in I immediately inform the clerk that I m deaf and need to see the person s lips. Instead of responding to my words the clerk continues talking with the mask on. Over and I inform him I m deaf and over and over he keeps talking to me with mask on. The fact that I m here to see the audiologist doesn t help reset his stupidity. Then I ask for his supervisor and his boss does the same thing. So I can t get healthcare for my deafness in a healthcare establishment. Discrimination against the disabled is against the law folks!!!

gordon johnson

I would thank the social worker that helped me when I was stranded at the pilot truck stop and got me to the odessa hospital

Ace Engle

3 years ago

Polite. Only nice thing to say. Other than that, these workers are nearly useless. Never knowing if or when the doctor in, whether you call ahead or not. Too lazy to get up and look. Never knowing if they set up a phone call appointment or in person. Dr. H is NEVER in, so if she is your doctor your boned. I hate hate hate hate hate this place