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Orlando VA Medical Center

13800 Veterans Way
Orlando, FL 32827
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About Orlando VA Medical Center

Orlando VA Medical Center offers mental health care and substance abuse recovery to qualifying veterans and military personnel in the Orlando, Florida, area. 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.

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. They have recovery coordinators that 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 use disorder. They’ll work with you through therapy to figure out the issue and recover from both the mental health disorder and the substance abuse.

If you are already a VA patient, you can 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 Health Care. This facility is also LGBTQ+ friendly and wants to help support your needs.

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Latest Reviews

Robert Jarreau
7 months ago on Google
4
It's a great facility. Parking could be a bit problematic in the parking garages there are two east and west but other than that I had a pretty good experience there
Byron Gast
8 months ago on Google
5
I got sent to the ER and then got admitted for 4 days, I have nothing but praise for all the staff. It's not easy what they do but everyone from the DR's all the way to the Cleaning staff were an absolute joy.
Andromeda Q
9 months ago on Google
5
It's an interesting building easy to get lost in . The first floor especially where the pharmacy is looks like a dungeon, the small cafeteria is a bit run down I'll give it four star is for not having mashed potatoes in the menu to accompany fried chicken. There is only one size cup for coffee which is sad . The sitting arrangements are adequate. The sushi , ohh the sushi please take it off the menu , because I am not sure what I was eating ! Now for the GI center, they were amazing if I can give more stars I will . They were very friendly and I am sure they have heard all of the jokes but they still laughed at mine , I am sure knowing that humor no matter how silly masked high level of anxiety and fear in a patient. So I just want to say thank you . You are an amazing staff don't ever change !
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Other Forms of Payment

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.

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.

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

Clients typically choose inpatient rehab when they are in early recovery or are experiencing a crisis that puts them at an increased risk of relapse. They reside at the treatment center for the length of their program, which may range from two weeks to more than 18 months, depending on the program design. Intensive psychotherapy is often the primary treatment modality, but clients in inpatient care may also receive holistic treatment and recovery-focused life skills training.

Outpatient rehabs encompass multiple levels of care to facilitate clients' progress through their recovery journey. Clients who are stepping down from inpatient treatment may require intensive outpatient (IOP) treatment, which involves more frequent and substantive therapeutic interventions than does standard outpatient care. Outpatient centers typically provide extensive addiction counseling, including individual, group, and family therapy. Medication assisted treatment programs (MAT) and recovery-focused life skills training are also common in outpatient care.

Treatments

Drug rehab in Florida provides quality treatment to help individuals overcome dependency related to a wide range of addictive substances. Programs address both the physical and mental aspects of addiction in order to help you make a full recovery.

In Florida, substance abuse treatment focuses on treating mental health and substance use disorders concurrently to improve recovery outcomes and overall health. Levels of care include medical detox, outpatient, residential treatment, and intensive outpatient programs. Clinicians utilize evidence-based therapies such as dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) or medication-assisted treatment, group therapy, and skills training activities. This comprehensive approach to treatment helps to ensure sustained recovery.

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).

Clinical Services

Life skills are the core skills you need for daily success. They can include self care, stress management, daily routines, and emotion control. Rehab treatment includes the development of these skills so you have the tools you need for long term recovery.

During family therapy sessions, you navigate the complexities of addiction and are provided tools to help improve communication and resolve conflicts. When you work together, families can better support their loved one's recovery and restore balance and harmony within the household.

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Trauma therapy helps you work through the psychological impact that traumatic events have had on your life. Your therapist helps you identify the physical, emotional, and mental triggers and develop coping mechanisms. This helps rebuild a sense of safety and trust in yourself and others.

During couples therapy in Florida, your therapist will take steps to get to know you, help you identify feelings, explore the past, develop solutions, and help you learn skills to manage relationship challenges. This process will allow you to work through conflict and strengthen your relationship.

Substance abuse creates biochemical imbalances in your body and brain. By implementing dietary changes, you can restore that balance. This is the goal of nutrition therapy in Florida. You'll gain an understanding of what nutrients your body needs and learn best self care practices.

Amenities

  • car iconPrivate Transportation
  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private-room iconPrivate Rooms
  • spa2 iconYoga Studio

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Timothy J. Cooke

CEO

Liza L. Zacher, MD, FACP, FCCP

Chief of Staff

Suzette McNIel

Associate Director of Patient Care Services

Derek D. Szafranski, Phd, MBA

Associate Director for Resources

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

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

Rehab.com regularly reviews this listing for accuracy but changes may occur between updates. For the most up-to-date information, please contact Orlando VA Medical Center.

Contact Information

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13800 Veterans Way
Orlando, FL 32827

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Richard Gibson
1 month ago
5

I am on vacation and had to get more medicine and visited the hospital and first it was very clean and people and staff were friendly and did there jobs outstandingly I was taken care of excellently. Great job Orlando vamc lake Nona Fl.

Matt
2 months ago
3

Great VA facility overall, but the orthopedic and GI departments are quacks. Ortho are either unskilled or just don't pay attention in their continuing medical education, and are absolutely lazy. The GI department is generally dismissive to what you're telling them even when the medical evidence agrees with you. They seem to think that you can't just go in and read your care notes and see where they've blatantly lied about what you've said, instead choosing to diagnose based on vibes.

Justin Kregear
2 months ago
5

armando chapilliquen
2 months ago
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The worst. Doctor doesn't have my records. No one seem to have it....Patient Advocate? They do not advocate....they follow their employer's guidelines....pooor service

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