VA Palo Alto Healthcare System Addiction Treatment Service - Palo Alto California

VA Palo Alto Healthcare System Addiction Treatment Service - Palo Alto, CA

Va Palo Alto Healthcare System Addiction Treatment Service is a rehab center in Palo Alto, CA, situated at 3801 Miranda Avenue, Unit 116-a/ats in the 94304 zip code. Va Palo Alto Healthcare System Addiction Treatment Service specializes in naltrexone administration, suboxone prescription and relapse prevention from naltrexone. It can accommodate young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches utilized by Va Palo Alto Healthcare System Addiction Treatment Service consist of cognitive behavioral therapy, anger management and dialectical behavior therapy. As part of its treatment program, Va Palo Alto Healthcare System Addiction Treatment Service also provides cocaine detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification and alcohol detox. Moreover, it offers individual counseling, marital/couples counseling and substance use education. Va Palo Alto Healthcare System Addiction Treatment Service provides treatment options to women and men.

Address: 3801 Miranda Avenue, Unit 116-A/ATS, Palo Alto, CA 94304

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Hospitals
  4. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  5. External Opioid Medications Source
  6. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  7. Type Of Treatment
  8. Pharmacotherapies
  9. Treatment Approaches
  10. FacilityOwnership
  11. License/Certification/Accreditation
  12. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  13. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  14. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  15. Screening & Testing
  16. Transitional Services
  17. Ancillary Services
  18. Other Addictions Treatment
  19. Detoxification
  20. Counseling Services and Education
  21. Medical Services
  22. Tobacco/Screening Services
  23. Facility Smoking Policy
  24. Age Groups Accepted
  25. Gender Accepted
  26. Exclusive Services
  27. Services for deaf

Additional details on VA Palo Alto Healthcare System Addiction Treatment Service in Palo Alto, CA:

Types of Care at Va Palo Alto Healthcare System Addiction Treatment Service

  • Detoxification
  • Substance use treatment
  • Treatment for co-occurring serious mental health illness/serious emotional disturbance and substance use disorders

Service Settings at Va Palo Alto Healthcare System Addiction Treatment Service

  • hospital inpatient treatment
  • outpatient treatment
  • full residential treatment
  • hospital inpatient detoxification
  • outpatient detoxification
  • outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
  • intensive outpatient treatment
  • outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
  • regular outpatient treatment
  • residential detoxification
  • long-term residential treatment
  • short-term residential treatment

Hospitals at Va Palo Alto Healthcare System Addiction Treatment Service

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Va Palo Alto Healthcare System Addiction Treatment Service

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source at Va Palo Alto Healthcare System Addiction Treatment Service

  • Other contracted prescribing entity

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Va Palo Alto Healthcare System Addiction Treatment Service

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Va Palo Alto Healthcare System Addiction Treatment Service

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone

Pharmacotherapies at Va Palo Alto Healthcare System Addiction Treatment Service

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Medications for Hepatitis C treatment
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at Va Palo Alto Healthcare System Addiction Treatment Service

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at Va Palo Alto Healthcare System Addiction Treatment Service

  • the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

License/Certification/Accreditation at Va Palo Alto Healthcare System Addiction Treatment Service

  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Va Palo Alto Healthcare System Addiction Treatment Service

  • Federal funding
  • Military insurance

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Va Palo Alto Healthcare System Addiction Treatment Service

  • adult women
  • veterans
  • court/judicial system clients
  • people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
  • sexual abuse victims
  • people with trauma
  • people with co-occurring substance use and pain

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Va Palo Alto Healthcare System Addiction Treatment Service

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Interim services for clients
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Screening & Testing at Va Palo Alto Healthcare System Addiction Treatment Service

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV testing
  • Screening for Hepatitis B
  • Screening for Hepatitis C
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use
  • STD testing
  • TB screening

Transitional Services at Va Palo Alto Healthcare System Addiction Treatment Service

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education
  • Outcome follow-up after discharge

Ancillary Services at Va Palo Alto Healthcare System Addiction Treatment Service

  • case management
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • self-help groups
  • social skills development
  • transportation assistance
  • mentoring/peer support

Other Addictions Treatment at Va Palo Alto Healthcare System Addiction Treatment Service

  • Treatment for non-substance use addiction disorder
  • Treatment for gambling disorder

Detoxification at Va Palo Alto Healthcare System Addiction Treatment Service

  • alcohol detox
  • benzodiazepines detoxification
  • cocaine detoxification
  • methamphetamines detoxification
  • opioid detox

Counseling Services and Education at Va Palo Alto Healthcare System Addiction Treatment Service

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family counseling
  • marital/couples counseling
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling
  • health education services
  • employment counseling or training
  • vocational training and educational support

Medical Services at Va Palo Alto Healthcare System Addiction Treatment Service

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Va Palo Alto Healthcare System Addiction Treatment Service

  • Nicotine replacement therapy
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Va Palo Alto Healthcare System Addiction Treatment Service

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Va Palo Alto Healthcare System Addiction Treatment Service

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Va Palo Alto Healthcare System Addiction Treatment Service

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Va Palo Alto Healthcare System Addiction Treatment Service

  • Serves Veterans only

Services for deaf at Va Palo Alto Healthcare System Addiction Treatment Service

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing are available

Phone #: 650-493-5000 x60050

Call (855) 372-9382 for 24/7 help with treatment.

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What are the benefits of inpatient methadone treatment for opioid dependence?

Inpatient methadone treatment offers several benefits for individuals with opioid dependence, especially those with severe addiction or co-occurring disorders. This type of treatment provides a structured and supportive environment, which can help reduce the risk of relapse by removing patients from triggers and stressful situations. Inpatient programs typically include comprehensive medical and psychological care, with round-the-clock supervision by healthcare professionals. Patients have access to various therapies, including individual counseling, group therapy, and family therapy, which address the underlying issues contributing to addiction. Additionally, the intensive support and monitoring during inpatient treatment can facilitate a smoother and safer transition to outpatient care, increasing the chances of long-term recovery.

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How can family members support a loved one undergoing methadone treatment?

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Is it safe to take other medications while receiving methadone treatment?

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What are the success rates of methadone treatment for opioid dependence?

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How is the dosage of methadone determined and adjusted over time?

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