I had been through treatment programs before, but I always went to a program for my wife or family. When I came to Rock Hill I finally came to treatment for myself. I finally realized that staying sober had to be my number one priority.
About Wm. Jennings VAMC – Rock Hill CBOC
WM. Jennings VA Clinic in Rock Hill, South Carolina, provides outpatient mental health care and addiction treatment for veterans and active duty service members. Your VA benefits cover most services, so there’s typically no out of pocket cost. Substance use disorder is a treatable mental health condition and the VA offers proven treatments that work for most people. Depending on your needs your treatment program might include therapy and/or medication or both.
A popular evidence based therapy used here is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT helps you face unhelpful thoughts and habits. If you participate in this therapy you’ll be given practical tools to manage cravings and reduce stress as well as regain control over your choices.
They also use other evidence based therapies including contingency management (CM). It’s a unique approach to addiction treatment where you earn rewards for sticking with your recovery plan. Small incentives can make a big difference! Many military members find contingency management helpful in their recovery journeys because it can fit in well with the military mindset of commitment and discipline.
If you suffer from opioid or alcohol use disorder they use medication assisted treatment (MAT). Medications used for opioid addiction treatment include methadone and buprenorphine (and its combination products like Suboxone) as well as injectable extended release naltrexone. For alcohol use disorder medications may include acamprosate or disulfiram. They can also use naltrexone or topiramate. Many veterans have shared how MAT has helped them regain control over their lives making it a valuable option worth considering.
The VA recognizes that recovery looks different for everyone. That’s why they offer harm reduction tools designed to keep you safer as you explore recovery options. You may be eligible for naloxone to reverse opioid overdoses and sterile needles to prevent infections as well as test strips to detect drugs with fentanyl or xylazine.
If you’re a veteran or active duty service member the VA is a solid option for addiction treatment. They offer proven treatment options to help you find what works best for you. Many have appreciated the compassionate care and resources available here making it a place where you can feel comfortable taking your next steps toward recovery.
Payment Options
- Financing available
- Self-pay options
- Financial aid
- Military insurance
- Private insurance
- Military Insurance
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.
Intervention 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.
Aftercare 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).
Programs
Adult program
Elderly program
LGBTQ program
Military program
Program for men
Program for women
Young adult program
Settings & Amenities
- Residential setting
- Private setting
Treatment
Dual 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
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.
Clinical Services
Cognitive 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.
Experiential 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 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.
Group 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.
Individual 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.
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.
Trauma 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.
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: 2322
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