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About Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center is a Veteran focused addiction treatment and behavioral health provider in Houston, Texas, serving as the main campus of the VA Houston Health Care system.
Located in the Texas Medical Center area, the facility offers substance use treatment alongside psychiatry, PTSD care and a wide range of medical and specialty services.
Its mission is to deliver coordinated, Veteran centered care that addresses addiction, mental health and the broader challenges of reintegration.
Care often begins with an assessment through the Substance Disorders Treatment Program (SDTP), where Veterans receive evaluation, counseling and medication matched to their needs.
For those requiring more structure, the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provides 3 hours of group treatment per day, 3 days per week, plus weekly individual sessions.
Veterans needing a higher level of support can access residential rehabilitation through the Houston Domiciliary, a 48 bed program offering recovery support and wraparound services.
Treatment incorporates group therapy, contingency management and coordination with PTSD care, vocational rehabilitation, housing services and Whole Health.
Quick Facts About the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center is located in Houston, Texas, within the Texas Medical Center area. The facility offers several levels of care, including outpatient SDTP services, an intensive outpatient program, and residential rehabilitation through the Houston Domiciliary.
Treatment for Veterans includes support for homelessness, returning Veterans, and individuals living with PTSD. Care is delivered through an integrated behavioral health approach that combines counseling, group therapy, medication, and contingency management.
Eligible Veterans may use VA benefits to pay for treatment, while third party sources also report acceptance of private insurance, Medicare, military insurance, and self pay options.
The medical campus operates 24/7 and provides amenities such as free parking, shuttle service, a cafeteria, and wheelchair availability. Additional support services include housing assistance, vocational rehabilitation, PTSD care, and Whole Health programming.
Starting Treatment in Houston
To begin care at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Veterans can connect with the Mental Health Care Line for an assessment and referral into the appropriate level of substance use treatment.
The intake team can review eligibility, explain program options and help coordinate additional VA supports.
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Latest Reviews
Everytime I make the drive im reminded why I hate this place so much. There impersonal amd cold. Not a single provider or employee cares. Need xray? Instead of being escorted your given bad directions. They just open a elevator and walk away. I went in with respiratory distress and mrs wang was just short, rude, and abbrasive. You can tell from how she cut me off when i was speaking she didnt care... but thats ok. Its not like we all risked our lives or anything for this country. Just be rude to everyone because you dont enjoy your job smmfh
I've been trying to get a community care referral for months now. I called and spoke with someone in community care and they said they would take care of the referral. I gave her the doctor's NPI number and address, since the original referral the VA sent was for a doctor not taking new patients. On the day of my appointment, I got a call saying the VA never sent the referral. For the past three days, I've been trying to reach the VA and have been on hold for a total of almost 4 HOURS with NO help. How do they keep getting away with this? No wonder 22 veterans a day kill themselves when this is the treatment they get. Unacceptable.
Maybe if we don’t answer the phones we don’t have to use the resources and money we are provided to help our veterans… maybe if we transfer the call again and again to an operator who will direct them to a VA in a different state or wrong operator the veteran will just simply give up… maybe if we care less and act rude to our veterans we will not have as many patients to deal with…. No person or veteran calling this hospital should have to fight and complain to be completely ignored and left on hold. You have failed this country and the people who depend on these resources… I’m absolutely tired of having to complain to the patient advocate about issues other veterans are going through with this hospital so I know I’m not alone in all this just completely disgusted this how we spend our money to help the veteran's…. Get a grip
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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.
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.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
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.
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.
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.
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 programs promote participants' sustained sobriety through rigorous and ongoing peer coaching and personal spiritual growth. Participants routinely attend 12 step meetings, which are available multiple times per day, 365 days per year in most communities. This ensures that those in recovery have prompt access to the structure and support they need when they need it. These programs use spiritual precepts to address the root causes of addiction and encourage compassion, self-awareness, forgiveness, accountability, and acceptance.
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.
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.
24-hour clinical care in Texas provides a safe environment for medical detox. This setting is crucial to provide medical care during withdrawal. Certain withdrawal symptoms can cause life-threatening conditions, but patients in a supervised clinical setting have treatment readily available to address any symptoms before they become severe. Treatment can also be provided for co-occurring physical and mental health issues.
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
The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.
During rehab in Texas, you'll deal with underlying issues that contribute to addiction. By addressing these challenges and learning healthy ways to cope with them, you'll develop strategies that help you live a drug-free lifestyle.
A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.
Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.
Programs
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Francisco Vazquez, MBA
Medical Center Director
Lindsey Crain, MHA, FACHE
Deputy Medical Center Director
Charlie Lan, D.O.
Chief of Staff
Julianna Cotton, DNP, RN, NE-BC
Acting Associate Director Patient Care Services
Jeremiah Jackson, MPH, FACHE
Acting Associate Director
Brent Kratky
Chief Experience Officer
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: 248027
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: 4510
Contact Information
2002 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030
Get Help Now - 346-552-8173
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