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1601 Kirkwood Highway Wilmington, DE 19805
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About Wilmington VA Medical Center

Located along Kirkwood Highway in Wilmington, Delaware is the Wilmington VA healthcare clinic. The clinic offers a wide array of medical and behavioral health services, including addiction and substance use care. Additionally, they offer treatment for co occurring mental health conditions.

Outpatient Addiction and Dual Diagnosis Treatment in Wilmington, Delaware

The VA uses evidence based treatments for addiction and co occurring mental health disorders. These include therapy, medication assisted treatment (MAT), and harm reduction tools.

The clinic in Wilmington is about five miles from Brandywine Park, a scenic and beautiful place with paths along the Brandywine River. Enjoy a meditative visit to the formal gardens or jog through the natural areas.

Additional Veterans Services for Physical and Mental Recovery

The facility is a full medical center with many other services. Caregiver support is a service that isn’t always easy to find, and one I think many people will appreciate.

The service is for caregivers of Veterans with serious disabilities or illnesses. The program supports caregivers through services like counseling, training, and respite care. In some cases, the caregiver may qualify for a stipend to help with expenses.

As a caregiver, you’ll be matched with benefits and services. The service will provide you with help at home, someone to listen to your struggles, and needs planning if the Veteran you’re caring for has a degenerative condition.

This clinic offers specialty services for those in the LGBTQ+ community. You’ll find a safe and caring environment that affirms your identity. Special alcohol and substance use treatment as well as mental health care programs, hormone therapy, and psychosocial assessments for hormone therapy and gender confirming surgeries are available here.

If you feel you’ve been exposed to chemicals in the military, they offer war related and military exposure screening. I like that the screening only takes about 10 minutes but they can identify where you may have had toxic exposures related to your service and then direct you to the appropriate care. This facility offers many more services to meet your healthcare needs.

Latest Reviews

Thomas Wolowitz
2 months ago on Google
4
Hello Dr. HassanI, What the heck is going on" wear is the myhealthvet. I can not use The pharmacy , Appointments , Messages and my health Records. This started about 2 months. Can you please let me know. I have tried to get into the new MYhealthvet. This cannot stay this way. I have some freinds and they do not like it at all. Please see what can be done!!
Kiesha Rice
3 months ago on Google
1
I am speaking on behalf of a veteran who silently suffers because of the "I don't believe you" culture that is heavily embedded within the VA medical system.Overall, my experiences have been pleasant with Wilmington, VA, until today when I received a phone call from pain management.My experience with pain management under Dr. Hersh Patel has been deeply disappointing. During our interaction, he was very judgmental. He suggested that my reasoning for the appointment was solely about obtaining a disability rating, making it clear that he wanted nothing to do with that. This was ironic, as I never mentioned a disability rating; I only responded to his questions about the pain issues I am experiencing and when it all began.He questioned why my primary doctor referred me to him "so quickly," which felt highly inappropriate. He called me one and a half hours before my scheduled appointment to ask, "Is this a good time?" Which was also unusual. I guess the rules don't apply to him, and he does things however he wants.When my wife attempted to address his rude tone and unprofessional behavior, he deflected and began to speak on veterans and their disability ratings. Again, this is confusing because I still hadn't mentioned a VA disability rating. When I asked him to provide contact information for a supervisor, he gave a name but refused to give a phone number or email address.To make matters worse, he later called back to check if things had "calmed down", repeatedly implying that we had "misinterpreted" his comments instead of offering a sincere apology for his assumptions and accusations. He even claimed he was the only pain management provider at the facility.However, an hour later, he called again to ask if I wanted to be seen by a pain specialist nurse after discussing the matter with his chief of staff. I suspect his side of the story was the only one shared, and no one else reached out to me, so I no longer trust this office to treat me objectively.I sincerely hope he has never caused harm to another veteran by being judgemental and dismissive. Passing judgment, speaking in such a degrading manner, and addressing anything other than managing my pain is unacceptable.Veterans deserve much better treatment, and I deserve a sincere apology!
Roseanne Kohler
3 months ago on Google
5
The entire staff is wonderful I ve got no complaints. Thank you so much.
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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.

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.

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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
aftercare iconAftercare Support
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).
partial-hospitalization iconPartial Hospitalization Program
A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don’t require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for around 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals.
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.
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).

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.

Recovery is possible for those who complete drug rehab in Delaware. These programs specialize in providing an environment that encourages sobriety and a professional staff that provides the tools to overcome addiction. Participants receive a customized treatment plan tailored to their needs.

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.

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

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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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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).
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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.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

Sometimes, as part of a Veteran’s treatment, some members of the Veteran’s immediate family or the Veteran’s legal guardian may be included and receive services, such as family therapy, marriage counseling, grief counseling, etc. Family members might learn how to recognize symptoms and support recovery. In some treatment settings, a brief course of couples counseling or family therapy may be offered.

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.

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.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.

Wilmington VA Medical Center offers medical education, support, counseling, stress management techniques, self hypnosis techniques, and other guidance that can be of benefit in helping Veterans quit smoking and stay quit. Pharmacotherapy is an integral part of the treatment. Pharmaceutical products to help you quit can be obtained from your providers or when you seek counseling at the programs.

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.

Rational Behavior Therapy (RBT) is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy meant to be short-term and comprehensive. It was intended to help clients become more self-sufficent and move forward without the need for expensive, ongoing therapy. It includes an emotional self-help method called “rational self-counseling,” the purpose of which is to give clients all the skills needed to handle future emotional issues by themselves, or with significantly less professional help.

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.

Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private iconPrivate Setting
  • car iconPrivate Transportation

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Matthew Morris, DNP, MS, RN, NEA-BC, CENP

Acting Director

Kim Butler

Associate Director of Operations

Tanveer Qureshi

Acting Chief of Staff

Tracey Schoen, DNP, MSN-HCSM, RN, CPHQ

Director of Quality Management

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
Accreditation Number: 2470

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.

SAMHSA Listed: Yes

Contact Information

Phone icon (302) 994-2511
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1601 Kirkwood Highway
Wilmington DE, 19805

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Horrible place to go and was treated like an animal. I was so disgusted and shocked by how they act and carry themselves as professionals. Go to Coatesville or Perrypoint VA. It’s worth the time and drive.

Reviewed on 7/14/2019
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In this place they treat the patients as if they were animals, the medical service they offer is deficient, on several occasions the staff gave me incorrect information. Doctors and nurses may not have the necessary experience to solve patients' problems.

Reviewed on 3/15/2019
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3.9 (100 reviews)
Troy Cox
2 weeks ago
1

This is my 1st time at this va hospital, just for a back pain and i had 2 hours to see a Dr, what make matter worse, it was after 4pm. And the waiting room was empty, whats the hold up this is crazy. I will NEVER come back here again,

Omegia Randleman
3 weeks ago
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Can be difficult, long waiting times for scheduling appointments.

Matthew Wineberg
1 month ago
5

Have had good experiences with doctor's and staff when I've had appointments and medical care.

Pearl Chenette
1 month ago
1

I am giving this 1 start for being on hold for 50 mins and still holding. Thanks president musk for mass firing at the VA now vets will suffer

Thomas Burkett
2 months ago
5

Always a pleasure

David Saylor
2 months ago
5

Thomas Wolowitz
2 months ago
4

Hello Dr. HassanI, What the heck is going on" wear is the myhealthvet. I can not use The pharmacy , Appointments , Messages and my health Records. This started about 2 months. Can you please let me know. I have tried to get into the new MYhealthvet. This cannot stay this way. I have some freinds and they do not like it at all. Please see what can be done!!

Carmela Williams
3 months ago
5

Kiesha Rice
3 months ago
1

I am speaking on behalf of a veteran who silently suffers because of the "I don't believe you" culture that is heavily embedded within the VA medical system. Overall, my experiences have been pleasant with Wilmington, VA, until today when I received a phone call from pain management. My experience with pain management under Dr. Hersh Patel has been deeply disappointing. During our interaction, he was very judgmental. He suggested that my reasoning for the appointment was solely about obtaining a disability rating, making it clear that he wanted nothing to do with that. This was ironic, as I never mentioned a disability rating; I only responded to his questions about the pain issues I am experiencing and when it all began. He questioned why my primary doctor referred me to him "so quickly," which felt highly inappropriate. He called me one and a half hours before my scheduled appointment to ask, "Is this a good time?" Which was also unusual. I guess the rules don't apply to him, and he does things however he wants. When my wife attempted to address his rude tone and unprofessional behavior, he deflected and began to speak on veterans and their disability ratings. Again, this is confusing because I still hadn't mentioned a VA disability rating. When I asked him to provide contact information for a supervisor, he gave a name but refused to give a phone number or email address. To make matters worse, he later called back to check if things had "calmed down", repeatedly implying that we had "misinterpreted" his comments instead of offering a sincere apology for his assumptions and accusations. He even claimed he was the only pain management provider at the facility. However, an hour later, he called again to ask if I wanted to be seen by a pain specialist nurse after discussing the matter with his chief of staff. I suspect his side of the story was the only one shared, and no one else reached out to me, so I no longer trust this office to treat me objectively. I sincerely hope he has never caused harm to another veteran by being judgemental and dismissive. Passing judgment, speaking in such a degrading manner, and addressing anything other than managing my pain is unacceptable. Veterans deserve much better treatment, and I deserve a sincere apology!

Roseanne Kohler
3 months ago
5

The entire staff is 🏅 wonderful I’ve got no complaints. Thank you so much. 😊

John Maiden
4 months ago
1

The worst.

Margoth Villeda
4 months ago
5

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