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Fort Worth VA Clinic

2201 SE Loop 820 Fort Worth, TX 76119
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VA North Texas Health Care System Fort Worth VA Clinic TX 76119

About Fort Worth VA Clinic

Fort Worth VA Clinic offers mental health care and substance abuse recovery to qualifying veterans and military personnel in Fort Worth, Texas. They offer same day appointments and walk in services on an outpatient basis. If you require detox or a more intensive inpatient therapy, you may be referred to another location. This clinic also offers telehealth appointments.

They offer individual and group counseling services here for addiction and mental health issues, such as PTSD, anxiety, self harming and OCD. They can also provide telehealth services. This clinic also provides support for any military personnel who have experienced sexual trauma while on duty, regardless of gender or background.

They have recovery coordinators who will work with you to figure out the best plan to help you get started on your journey to recovery. They understand that veterans may have underlying issues that have triggered the substance abuse disorder and will work with you through therapy to figure out the issue and recover from both the mental health disorder and the substance use disorder.

This clinic mentions that if you are already a VA patient you should reach out to your primary provider to assist you with getting an appointment with the VA mental health. If you are not already a VA patient, please get in touch with the VA mental health department to get an appointment set up. You may qualify for help without enrolling in VA healthcare.

Latest Reviews

Stacey Johnson
2 months ago on Google
5
Always a positive experience and they work hard at it
Lawrence
2 months ago on Google
1
I have needed a dental implant for 8 months and they are never available. I had a community care referral which was denied after 6 months without a real explanation. I call every week for updates and nobody wants to help.
Francisco Barrera
2 months ago on Google
5
The VA will always have it's quirks and bureaucracy but from what I've seen and experienced these are helpful people who wanna see you do better, and I'm very thankful for them. Good experiences so far.
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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.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

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.

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

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.
inpatient iconInpatient
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 iconIntensive Outpatient
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.
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.
12-step icon12-Step
12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).
sober-living iconSober Living Homes
Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.
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.
medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox
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

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.

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.

Amenities

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

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Jason Cave, J.D.

Executive Medical Center Director

Kendrick Brown, CHFM

Deputy Executive Director

Jeffrey L. Hastings, MD

Chief Of Staff

Eric Jacobsen

Associate Director

James L. Douglas

Associate Director

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: 298016

Contact Information

Phone icon (800) 443-9672
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2201 SE Loop 820
Fort Worth, TX 76119

Fact checked and written by:
Linda Dotson
Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW

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Ms Shelley Hunt
1 week ago
5

I wanted to give a warm shout out and THANK YOU to the nice ladies in radiology. Someone at the Dallas VA told me that I could go there and do a walk-in in ultrasound as my doctor order one. I get to FW VA only to learn that the rep in radiology at the Dallas VA gave me incorrect info. The ladies in FW VA radiology were nice enough to fit me in as I’d driven 1:15 from McKinney.

LaLa Lee
1 week ago
1

I am writing to express my profound dissatisfaction with the service I received at the Fort Worth Veteran Equipment Department. As a veteran, I expected a level of care and support that was sorely lacking during my recent experience. Despite scheduling an appointment, I have been informed that the earliest available appointments are scheduled for over a month or two from now, which is unacceptable given my urgent needs. I require essential equipment, including a shower seat, a wheelchair, and a toilet riser due to my recent surgery, in order to function daily. Reaching out to your department has been extremely frustrating; I attempted to contact three different numbers, including several supervisors, but no one returned my calls. It has now been over a week since I requested a follow-up regarding my appointment, and I am still waiting for a response. This was my first experience with the VA 1st floor Equipment Department and it has been nothing short of disappointing. During my visit, the staff member I spoke to seemed disinterested and unwilling to help. It felt as though he did not care about the veterans who rely on this department for their equipment and essential services. Additionally, I waited for over two hours in the office, only to be told that no one was available to assist me properly. This entire ordeal has been a tremendous waste of time, culminating in me leaving with nothing but a single form. I am left questioning whether the department values the veterans who have served this country. I hope that my feedback helps shed light on the need for improvement in service and accommodations for veterans in urgent need. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

jay` horton
1 week ago
1

I called the VA Fort Worth pharmacy to explain to the situation that I called my prescription in two weeks ago and have not received it. I’m cutting my last pills and have to make them last. I’m going on vacation next week. I told them and she told me to come into the Fort Worth VA and they close at 6 o’clock and they will help me out. I got there at 4:35 today and was told to say there’s nothing they can do to me to provide or would have to give me a prescription Which cannot be done because they’re already off for the day. I told her what a pharmacist told me so there’s no way they can do it cause it is a controlled substance. It hasn’t even been sent to the facility. The order hasn’t even been cool to send it to me at all. I don’t know what to do so they told me to go to Dallas and go to the emergency room and get it filled there I told him I can’t do that because my main doctor provider is not in Dallas. She informed me that oh they can do that so I’m bout to go find out I live in Dallas I work in Fort Worth that’s why I come to Fort Worth so I can make it easier on me when I get off work. Come here and go home But it shows that they have no care no respect and they will just flat out lie to a veteran and I hope someone from this VA thing in Fort Worth read this and respond. I doubt they will.

Dale Behee
2 weeks ago
2

Not sure what is going on with the place I went to one location the X-ray machine was down ( broken). Today I come to this one and I am told they do not have an X-ray tech on Friday. What kind of place does not want to make money

Jack Cleghorn
3 weeks ago
1

Call three time for Community Care right around circles. It’s obvious they need to upgrade your system to hit the volume of calls

Brandon Giles
3 weeks ago
1

My PCP barely even spoke English and literally didn’t even seem to care that I was in the room. He seemed pissed he was there. I was in full on afib with a heart rate of 155bpm in hood office and all he could tell me was he’s put in a referral for a cardiologist…. I asked how long and he said “whenever they schedule an appointment”. I asked him of we should be concerned with my high heart rate at the moment and he replied “we vil see what the cardiologist says”. I’ve been in the er in the civilian world for 3 weeks now with all the DR’s urging me to get surgery immediately and this dr seems to think I’ll be fine and lets me walk out the door? The ft worth VA is by far the worst medical facility I’ve ever experienced. The drive to Dallas sucks but it’s better than dealing with these incompetent people in Ft Worth.

Chris Wallace
4 weeks ago
2

The facility is nearly new—it's the culture that's dilapidated. I can't count how many times a nurse practitioner has been misleading, neglectful, or outright egregious. They also deny nearly all community care referrals, even though they don’t have appointments available for months. I've received better service at VA facilities overseas—which is truly absurd. This VA has been steadily declining for the past 10 years and I assume things have gotten worse with the recent budget cuts.

Vinnie Chirdo
1 month ago
5

I went to the Ft. Worth VA for a hearing exam and a follow up to pick up hearing aids. Dr Adler, Audiology department, was fantastic. She’s a very caring compassionate individual who truly enjoys helping the veterans.

Steven James
1 month ago
1

Fort Worth VA medical clinic is breaking mission act laws and requirements. They will not put you out to the community even though your wait time will be over 30 days. They have made it political and do not care about the veteran. So sad. Actually going to call my congressperson about this clinic and they're violating federal law. Maybe Fox News. Would like to hear about it!

Dontez Horton
1 month ago
1

Horrible experience with Dr. Kesser I believe. Had a comp exam for 9:30, arrived at 9:15 for check in before two other people came in. Both people were seen before me as I wasn't brought back until 10:07. Doctor asked for my symptoms and never took her eyes off her computer screen. I was trying to show her and she had the audacity to literally roll her eyes at me. I had my daughter and granddaughter waiting outside so my phone started going crazy so I said excuse me so that I could let her know. As I did this the doctor literally threw her hands up and said "Go head, do whatever you gotta do" with an attitude. I literally waiting for nearly an hour just to be back there for 5 minutes. Again, the doctor that saw me was extremely robotic but to have an attitude on top it. Not once was there a sorry for your wait but instead she had an attitude and honestly is in the wrong profession for that. Sadly, this is how us veterans get treated over and over again with no change.

Stacey Johnson
2 months ago
5

Always a positive experience and they work hard at it

Lawrence
3 months ago
1

I have needed a dental implant for 8 months and they are never available. I had a community care referral which was denied after 6 months without a real explanation. I call every week for updates and nobody wants to help.

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