Charlie Norwood VAMC

Charlie Norwood VAMC - Substance Abuse Treatment in Augusta, GA

Charlie Norwood Vamc is an addiction treatment center located at 1 Freedom Way 26 in the 30904 zip code in Augusta, GA. Charlie Norwood Vamc provides the following rehab services: drug rehab for veterans, rehab for domestic violence victims and co-occurring addiction and mental health treatment. Some of the additional services that Charlie Norwood Vamc offers consist of self-help groups, domestic violence services and transportation assistance. Ancillary services provided by Charlie Norwood Vamc include substance use education, HIV and AIDS support and marital/couples counseling.

Located at: 1 Freedom Way (26), Augusta, GA 30904

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Hospitals
  4. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  5. External Opioid Medications Source
  6. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  7. Type Of Treatment
  8. Pharmacotherapies
  9. Treatment Approaches
  10. Facility Ownership
  11. License/Certification/Accreditation
  12. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  13. Payment Assistance Available
  14. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  15. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  16. Screening & Testing
  17. Transitional Services
  18. Ancillary Services
  19. Counseling Services and Education
  20. Medical Services
  21. Tobacco/Screening Services
  22. Facility Smoking Policy
  23. Gender Accepted
  24. Exclusive Services

Below you can find detailed information about Charlie Norwood VAMC in Augusta, GA and its addiction treatment programs:

Types of Care:

  • residential drug use treatment
  • inpatient treatment for dual diagnosis

Service Settings:

  • outpatient drug rehab
  • intensive outpatient drug treatment program
  • outpatient methadone/buprenorphine/naltrexone treatment
  • regular outpatient drug treatment

Hospitals:

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment:

  • Buprenorphine clinical treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source:

  • In-network prescribing entity
  • Other contracted prescribing entity
  • Personal physician/health care provider

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment:

  • Administers medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment:

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • prescribes suboxone
  • naltrexone administration

Pharmacotherapies:

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Medications for HIV treatment
  • Medications for Hepatitis C treatment
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches:

  • anger management
  • brief intervention services
  • CBT
  • motivational incentives
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • matrix model
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling approach
  • counseling for trauma victims
  • 12 step rehabilitation

Facility Ownership:

  • the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

License/Certification/Accreditation:

  • Certified by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
  • Certified by The Joint Commission
  • Certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted:

  • Accepts Federal funding
  • Accepts Military insurance
  • Accepts private health insurance

Payment Assistance Available:

  • Provides payment assistance

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported:

  • drug rehab for veterans
  • co-occurring addiction and mental health treatment
  • sexual abuse victims rehab
  • rehab for domestic violence victims
  • rehab for people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment:

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Interim services for clients
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Screening & Testing:

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV testing
  • Screening for Hepatitis B
  • Screening for Hepatitis C
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use
  • STD testing
  • TB screening
  • Testing for metabolic syndrome

Transitional Services:

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education
  • Outcome follow-up after discharge

Ancillary Services:

  • case managers
  • domestic violence services
  • HIV early intervention
  • sober housing services
  • mental health services
  • self help meetings
  • social skills development
  • help with transportation
  • peer support

Counseling Services and Education:

  • individual counseling
  • counseling for groups
  • family counseling
  • marital/couples counseling
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • HIV and AIDS education
  • health education services
  • employment counseling and training
  • educational support

Medical Services:

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services:

  • Nicotine replacement therapy
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy:

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Gender Accepted:

  • inpatient drug rehab for women
  • in-patient drug rehab men

Exclusive Services:

  • Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients
  • Rehab for veterans only

Phone #: 706-733-0188 x2108

Call (866) 770-0811 for 24/7 help with treatment.

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Insurance Coverage for Inpatient Treatment at Charlie Norwood VAMC

Health insurance plans that cover inpatient drug rehab at Charlie Norwood VAMC can vary depending on your provider and the specific plan you have. However, there are several common types of health insurance plans that often include coverage for inpatient drug rehab:

  1. Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance: Many employers offer health insurance benefits that include coverage for substance abuse treatment, including inpatient rehab. The specifics of coverage may vary from one employer-sponsored plan to another.

  2. Marketplace (Exchange) Plans: Health insurance plans available through the Health Insurance Marketplace, established under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), are required to provide essential health benefits, which include mental health and substance abuse services. Depending on the plan tier (Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum), coverage levels may vary.

  3. Medicaid: Medicaid is a government-funded program that provides health insurance to low-income individuals and families. Coverage for substance abuse treatment, including inpatient rehab, may be included as part of Medicaid benefits.

  4. Medicare: Medicare, a federal health insurance program primarily for individuals aged 65 and older, may provide coverage for inpatient drug rehab under certain circumstances. Coverage details can vary depending on the specific Medicare plan.

  5. Private Health Insurance Plans: Some private health insurance plans, such as those offered by commercial insurance companies, also include coverage for inpatient drug rehab. The extent of coverage may vary based on the plan.

  6. State-Specific Programs: Some states have their own programs and initiatives to provide coverage for substance abuse treatment, including inpatient rehab. These programs may be offered alongside or in addition to federal programs like Medicaid.

It's important to note that the level of coverage and specific details can vary significantly from one plan to another. You should check with your health insurance provider to see if treatment at Charlie Norwood VAMC is covered under your insurance plan.