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Temple VA Clinic Annex

4501 S General Bruce Dr, Suite 88 Temple, TX 76502
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Central Texas VA Health Care System - Temple Clinic Annex TX 76502

About Temple VA Clinic Annex

Temple VA Clinic is a community focused primary care clinic that may also support veterans struggling with substance use disorders or related behavioral issues. They’re situated along South General Bruce Drive in the vibrant city of Temple within Bell County, Texas. They can also work with your family and caregivers to facilitate seamless support and improved wellbeing. They keep care affordable and accessible by accepting Medicaid, Medicare and Tricare alongside several private insurances. Temple VA Clinic is part of the Central Texas VA Health Care System.

Substance Use Assessment and Referral Support

Addiction recovery is not a primary service in the Temple VA clinic. Still, they can help you navigate unhealthy uses of drugs and alcohol that impact your relationship, finances and overall quality of life. You can check them out for consultation and diagnostic assessment.

Their care team will take a thorough look at your physical and mental health alongside your substance use history during the assessment. This helps them to understand your needs better and create a tailored treatment plan that addresses the root causes of your struggles. The goal is to ensure that you receive the most effective support to start your recovery journey.

Referrals to Comprehensive Treatment

Following an assessment, they’ll refer you to a clinic within the Central Texas VA Health Care System that offers therapeutic support. This may be an outpatient or inpatient residential treatment clinic depending on your assessed needs.

You’ll typically be referred to an inpatient clinic if you’re dealing with a severe substance use disorder requiring high-intensity and structured therapeutic support. That said, the facility specializes in primary medical care. This ranges from routine health checkups to preventative care and screenings to help maintain overall health. They’re all about providing tailored care that supports both physical and mental wellbeing.

Latest Reviews

NOT SO SLIM JIM
6 months ago on Google
5
Soooooo much better than the main hospital. Always close parking, fast appointment times, short waits, and got my blood test done (in and out the door) in under 10 minutes today.
William Venter
10 months ago on Google
5
Since I started using this facility, I have had no issues of any kind when going to any appointment or getting blood drawn.
Damon Townly
1 year ago on Google
1
Worst customer service
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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 iconOutpatient
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
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.
sober-living iconSober Living Homes
Residents of a sober living home in Texas reside at the halfway house with others who have agreed to abstain from substances and practice sober-living skills. The relationships and accountability formed here can help individuals strengthen their mental health and achieve long-term recovery. Residents share common spaces such as kitchens and back yards, share meals together, and share household responsibilities such as cooking and cleaning.
partial-hospitalization iconPartial 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.

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

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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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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.
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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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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.

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.

Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private-room iconPrivate Rooms

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Olawale O. Fashina, MD, MHSA, CPE

Executive Director

Andrew T. Garcia, MHA

Associate Director

Robert Farias, MHA

Assistant Director

Solomon Williams, MD

Chief of Staff

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: 132610

Contact Information

Phone icon (254) 743-1603
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4501 S General Bruce Dr
Suite 88
Temple, TX 76502

Fact checked and written by:
Chika Uchendu
Edited by:
Courtney Myers, MS

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Reviews of Temple VA Clinic Annex

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3.1 (37 reviews)
Jo Hambright
6 days ago
5

Danny Johnson
5 months ago
1

NOT SO SLIM JIM
6 months ago
5

Soooooo much better than the main hospital. Always close parking, fast appointment times, short waits, and got my blood test done (in and out the door) in under 10 minutes today.

George Riley
7 months ago
1

William Venter
10 months ago
5

Since I started using this facility, I have had no issues of any kind when going to any appointment or getting blood drawn.

Damon Townly
1 year ago
1

Worst customer service

L S
1 year ago
4

I seen improvement

Michael Matthews
1 year ago
1

Theresa Shaw
1 year ago
5

Nurse practitioner here is hands down the best - same provider for 3 years. She LISTENS. Lab techs here are efficient and haven’t left a mark yet!

Benjamin Milligan
2 years ago
3

Having been seen here for years, the only drawback is the turnover in doctors and/or PAs. In the past 5 years, I've had just as many different physicians assigned to me as my primary care provider. It's better than navigating the actual main hospital and finding a parking spot is better than the main hospital. The VA needs more of these annexes located around Texas.

Lisa W
2 years ago
4

Use this address to get here. Turn at Cinemark as the entrance on Google is blocked. The clinic is in the plaza right of Cinemark and Backporch Drafthouse. Went in for labs and it was very quick.

808 DBoiz
2 years ago
1

Been on hold for the past weeks and hung up on so is it better to show up in person? I'll be driving there next week will post again if there is hope in house.

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