What an outstanding experience at Ralph's, I enjoyed talking to my counselor, she actually seemed to care about her patients unlike some of my past counselors at other facilities, there is a structured program to follow that helps you to stay sober! I would recommend this ce ...
About Ralph H. Johnson VAMC – Myrtle Beach OP Clinic
The Ralph H. Johnson VAMC Myrtle Beach OP Clinic is a Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic serving veterans in the Grand Strand area of South Carolina.
Operating under the VA Charleston Health Care system, the clinic has historically provided outpatient medical and mental health services to veterans in the Myrtle Beach community.
The clinic reflects the VA’s commitment to meeting veterans where they are with accessible, coordinated care tailored to their unique service related needs.
Veteran Focused Mental Health Care
Mental health support is a central component of the outpatient services associated with this Myrtle Beach VA clinic.
As part of the broader VA Charleston Health Care network, the clinic connects veterans to behavioral health resources that include consultation, evaluation and outpatient treatment for mental health and addictive disorders.
Care is designed specifically for veterans, with integrated services that may include prescription management, telehealth options and secure messaging with care teams.
Third party reviews highlight responsive staff, attentive physicians and quick access to counseling during times of need.
Integrated VA Outpatient Services
Beyond mental health, the clinic supports veterans with coordinated outpatient medical care within the federal VA system.
This integrated model helps veterans address behavioral health concerns alongside their primary care needs, reducing barriers to whole person support.
Access and Next Steps
The clinic is located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and serves veterans throughout the Grand Strand region through in person outpatient visits and telehealth support.
As a VA facility, it operates under the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center network, part of the federal Veterans Health Administration.
Services are provided through VA health benefits for eligible veterans rather than standard commercial insurance or private pay.
Eligible veterans are encouraged to reach out to the VA Charleston Health Care system to learn more about available services and enrollment.
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Amy Greene
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I understand everyone's issue but folks you really need to be more thankful for the medical personnel that did show up to care for us. People aren't perfect let's remember that.
Be blessed everyone!
My husband has been on pain med for over 18 yrs. The dose has never been increased or changed in any way. He takes his med as prescribed. He takes 1 pill every 6 hrs. The prescription was written originally by a MD at a pain clinic after injections failed to help the pain. He decided to go to this VA to continue his current meds as to we moved to SC. The next thing we know the Dr doesn’t want my husband to continue on his pain meds. He did eventually write a script for it, but it took 4 days to get it. In the meantime my husband started getting sick because he had no pills. He’s been on this med for 18 years! Never missed a day. Im sure the VA Dr realized my husband would become Sick from lack of the med. The script was sent to the VA pharmacy and had to be mailed to my husband. It took days, and my husband ended up sick! This happened 2 times within a 20 day period. He met with pain clinic Dr at VA. She basically did the same thing to him. Once again he is out of med for 2 days now and is sick. Not to mention in pain. He is dependent on his medication and nothing was done to help him. I feel my husband was treated poorly. It’s not right knowing he would get sick and offering nothing, not even advice, to help him stay well until med arrived.
Reviewed on 02/28/2019
What an outstanding experience at Ralph's, I enjoyed talking to my counselor, she actually seemed to care about her patients unlike some of my past counselors at other facilities, there is a structured program to follow that helps you to stay sober! I would recommend this center to anyone who needs a real change!
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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.
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.
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.
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).
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 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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.
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 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.
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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: 6587
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Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
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