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Lebanon VA Medical Center

Lebanon VA Medical Center

Drug Rehab Center in Lebanon, Pennsylvania

  • Mental Health
  • Dual Diagnosis

About This Lebanon, PA Facility

Lebanon VA Medical Center is a Drug Addiction Treatment Facility located in Lebanon, PA, that offers treatment fully covered by private insurance.

We suggest researching drug treatment at certified or accredited facilities. You can also find Lebanon VA Medical Center listed within the SAMHSA licensed database. This center is also certified by CARF and JCAHO.

Treatment here is covered by most insurances, our independent research has indicated. Please call our admissions experts for insurance coverage information and verification. Lastly, self-pay or cash payment is an option.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • SAMHSA Listed
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Veterans
  • Accreditations

    SAMHSA

    JCAHO

    CARF

    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.

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    An underlying cause often brings about addiction. Mental disorders can lie at the center, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorder. As well as the cause of the addiction, a dual diagnosis by Lebanon VA Medical Center helps to treat the addiction. This ensures that after treatment is complete, the patient will not fall back on old practices.

    Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occuring Disorders), Mental Health 

    Levels of Care Offered

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Outpatient, Partial-Hospitalization, Residential, Sober-Living / Half-Way, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Detoxification is the first step in drug addiction treatment. A controlled environment where symptoms can be managed with medication and close observation is provided by drug detoxification. Detoxification is an essential step in the recovery process, but it is also one of the most dangerous. Due to the potential danger, it’s critical to understand what detoxification is and how to complete it safely.

    Detoxification usually includes:
    • Medical supervision.
    • Medication to ease withdrawal symptoms.
    • Drug testing to track progress.
    • Counseling.

    Inpatient treatment for addiction is generally not as scary as it might sound. It is a way to find recovery while being in a supportive and controlled environment. The duration of treatment at Lebanon VA Medical Center in Lebanon can be different based on each individual. Many can leave after 28 days; some may stay a few months, and others may stay six months or longer.

    When remaining at their job in Lebanon, or continuing their studies, the individual may live with their family while utilizing Lebanon VA Medical Center‘s outpatient services. Treatment requires counseling the patient at the individual level, in a group setting, about substance addiction, drugs, and therapy sessions.

    An alternative choice for inpatient rehabilitation or residential services is the partial hospitalization program (PHP). Patients remain in a hospital-setting at Lebanon VA Medical Center Center in Lebanon, Pennsylvania and spend several hours a day undergoing various therapy types. The period of treatment ranges from one to six months.

    After completing treatment, sober living homes are Lebanon homes where addicts have the opportunity to go. Lebanon VA Medical Center programs encourage a lifestyle of sober living. To keep residents clean, curfews, chores, and counseling sessions are implemented. To help recovering addicts transition to the outside world, vocational preparation and other resources are also offered.

    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.

    Help with aftercare applies to the follow-up care provided after the initial recovery program offered by Lebanon VA Medical Center in Lebanon, PA. The level of support for aftercare plays a vital role in avoiding relapse and in maintaining sobriety. Aftercare support is tailored according to the patient’s needs.

    Lebanon VA Medical Center‘s Therapies & Programs

    During individual therapy at Lebanon VA Medical Center in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, the person in recovery meets with a therapist one-on-one to go over the situation and learn from their mistakes. The counselor or therapist will use this time to address causes of an addiction, triggers, any type of mental issue or dual diagnosis, and aftercare plans. They will help fill in any gaps in future plans to give the person the best chances of attaining and maintaining long-term sobriety.

    Couples therapy reduces the dysfunctional behavior in a relationship that may cause addiction. It can help one or both members of the couple. It targets addiction and it can make for a healthier relationship.

    Patients who receive generous support from their loved ones have better chances of completing their recovery. Genetics play a role when it comes to addiction, so it’s better to approach the problem as a unit. Family members can help an individual avoid addiction triggers and guide him or her in making lifestyle changes.

    Group therapy is a type of counseling at Lebanon VA Medical Center in Lebanon, PA that occurs between a bunch of strangers. The goal of group therapy sessions is to foster hope and a sense of belonging. It also helps to have people who can relate to what you’re going through. Good behaviors can also be contagious.

    As a means of managing pain that has plagued them in the past, many individuals turn to drugs and alcohol. Assault, negligence, the loss of a loved one, and other unfortunate events may involve trauma. This treatment, offered and administrated by Lebanon VA Medical Center in Lebanon, PA provides individuals the resources to cope with past traumas healthily.

    Dialectical behavioral therapy focuses on eliminating negative thoughts such as suicidal thoughts. It is useful in the treatment of patients with uncontrollable emotions. The term “dialectic” means the integration of opposites. In the substance abuse context, DBT refers to accepting the patient’s addiction.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is suitable for patients recovering from an addiction of any kind. This therapy modality strengthens a person’s ability to stay on top of their emotional state. CBT is also suitable for managing co-occurring disorders like depression and bipolar illness. It helps people in Pennsylvania communicate and express their emotions well.

    Life skills training helps the recovering person gain the skills and confidence necessary to function well in the world. Life skills training focuses on practical activities like cooking, job seeking, social interactions, and money management. This kind of training at Lebanon VA Medical Center helps fill in the gaps caused by addiction with useful, immediately usable skills.

    Nutrition Therapy focuses on improving the emotional and physical health by diet, or Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT). A diet low in certain nutrients can contribute to feelings that can trigger addiction or relapse. To cure the body and discourage addictive behavior, diet therapy encourages healthy eating.

    Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) helps smokers get nicotine into their system without resorting to smoking. NRT lowers down nicotine cravings, so the patient does not go through physical weakness. Lebanon VA Medical Center in Lebanon, Pennsylvania couples NRT with counseling and other means of support giving long-term smokers a better chance of quitting.

    Aftercare, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Couples Therapy, Detox, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Dual-Diagnosis, Experiential Therapy, Family Therapy, Fitness Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Inpatient Treatment, Life Skills, Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), Nutrition Therapy, Outpatient Treatment (OP), Partial-Hospitalization (PHP), Recreational Therapy, Sober-Living / Half-Way, Trauma Therapy

    Patient Experience

    Experiential Therapy at Lebanon VA Medical Center

    Experiential therapy involves having patients work through mental issues by engaging in real time activities. It moves away from traditional talk therapy having patients role play or use props to explore their issues and emotions. This treatment process, available at Lebanon VA Medical Center, helps people process trauma and emotion in a healthier fashion eliminating the need to turn to drugs and alcohol.

    Fitness Therapy

    Fitness therapy is a part of the holistic approach and comprehensive care provided in substance abuse treatment. It does not involve the vigorous exercise regimes used in fitness programs. Fitness therapy targets attaining the benefits of exercise to the brain.

    Payment Options Accepted

    For specific insurance or payment methods please contact us.
  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Additional Details

    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    Lebanon VA Medical Center Location and Directions
    Address Information1700 S Lincoln Ave
    Lebanon, Pennsylvania 17042 Phone Number(717) 272-6621 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Lebanon, Pennsylvania Addiction Information

    Pennsylvania ranks 14th in the nation for drug-related deaths. More than 10% of all deaths in Pennsylvania have been related to drugs and alcohol. 30% of Pennsylvania youth reportedly drink alcohol monthly, with more than 20,000 teenagers having an alcohol problem. The rate of opioid misuse in Pennsylvania is double the national average.

    More than 3% of the population in Lebanon, PA needs addiction treatment. In 2013, there were 1,395 drug-related emergency room visits in Lebanon County. Heroin was involved in 1,227 deaths in 2016, a whopping 36% increase was observed. In 2011, there were 1,521 admissions to Lebanon County drug and alcohol rehab programs. For treatment in Lebanon, rehab centers provide you with 24-hour support for addiction.

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