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Memphis VAMC - Covington (North) VA Clinic

Memphis VAMC - Covington (North) VA Clinic

Drug Rehab Center in Memphis, Tennessee

  • Mental Health
  • Dual Diagnosis

About This Tennessee Facility

Memphis VAMC - Covington (North) VA Clinic is a Drug Addiction Treatment Facility located in Memphis, TN, that offers Aftercare Support, Detox, Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Outpatient care fully covered by private insurance.

When it comes to selecting a facility, certifications are important to consider. We also discovered an additional certification by JCAHO.

Treatment here is covered by most insurances, our independent research has indicated. Please call our independent experts for insurance acceptance verification information. 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
  • Accreditations

    JCAHO

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    A dual-diagnosis describes two medical issues that are happening at the same time. They may or may not be related. Over 50% of people with an addiction in Tennessee have another mental health condition. Screening for both addiction and any untreated mental health issue is essential, and individually managed by Memphis VAMC - Covington (North) VA Clinic.

    Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occuring Disorders), Mental Health 

    Levels of Care Offered at Memphis VAMC - Covington (North) VA Clinic

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    An addict may have to go through alcohol or drug withdrawal. While detox may be uncomfortable, it is not life-threatening. Detoxification allows the addict to rid the body of all traces of drugs or alcohol and gives the addict a clean slate for their recovery. In an inpatient or outpatient setting, detox can be managed medically.

    Inpatient treatment takes place when a patient checks into a rehab facility. Patients at Memphis VAMC - Covington (North) VA Clinic receive round the clock care that includes detoxing and therapy. Although outpatient treatments are available, inpatient care is recommended as the first step in rehabilitation. The intensive and comprehensive treatment sets patients on a path for drug free living.

    An outpatient treatment program is set up to help with alcohol or drug addiction, or a co-occurring disorder. The patient must attend the Tennessee facility for their therapy and other programs but are able to return home each night. The frequency of mandatory attendance decreases after much of Memphis VAMC - Covington (North) VA Clinic‘s program is complete.

    Aftercare support refers to the follow-up care provided after the initial rehab program. The quality of aftercare support plays an important role in preventing relapses and sustains recovery. Aftercare support at Memphis VAMC - Covington (North) VA Clinic is personalized according to the needs of the patient in Tennessee.

    Therapies & Programs

    Individual therapy refers to one-on-one psychotherapy between a patient and their Memphis VAMC - Covington (North) VA Clinic therapist. Individual therapy seeks to help identify the issues that drive and contribute to a client’s addiction or alcoholism. Another goal of individual counseling is to assist the client to learn how to manage their lives without alcohol or drugs.

    Therapy for couples decreases unhealthy behavior in a relationship that can trigger addiction. Either, or both, members of the couple will be improved by this. This treatment administered by Memphis VAMC - Covington (North) VA Clinic still targets addiction and can also make a relationship healthier through a variety of methods.

    Addiction is a family disease. Family therapy is a common tool that is used during inpatient treatment. While living with active addiction in Memphis, Tennessee, it is impossible for family members not to be affected. In order to have the greatest chances for long term sobriety, healing any family trauma and dysfunctional communications is important. Family therapy aims to heal and rebalance unhealthy roles and habits.

    Group therapy occurs in a group setting as opposed to a one on one setting. It benefits patients by providing a feeling of support and letting them know they are not alone. Patients at Memphis VAMC - Covington (North) VA Clinic also learn to build trust and understanding and gain perspective through discussions.

    After experiencing trauma, it’s crucial to look for a facility that can provide trauma therapy. This approach zeroes in on the traumatic incidents that a patient has encountered in the past, recent or not. It’s been widely known that trauma can make an individual resort to alcohol or other substances to mask their troubles and pain. Trauma can originate from domestic violence, sexual abuse, an early encounter with death, sexual assault, and many more. The goal of trauma therapy at Memphis VAMC - Covington (North) VA Clinic in Memphis, TN is to help the patient see beyond the trauma and move forward. Mental health professionals will facilitate the patient’s journey and see to it that he or she is no longer a victim of his or her traumatic experiences and has wholly regained his or her personal power.

    When it comes to maintaining sobriety, people who quit recovery without developing life skills are disadvantaged. While teaching life skills at Memphis VAMC - Covington (North) VA Clinic is difficult, support with aftercare helps patients learn these skills over time. Life skills include getting a career, living in a good environment, self-care, and finance management, all in Memphis, TN.

    Nutrition Therapy, or Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), focuses on improving a patient’s mental and physical health through diet. A diet that is low in certain nutrients can lead to emotions that can trigger addiction or relapse. Memphis VAMC - Covington (North) VA Clinic‘s Nutritional therapy promotes healthy eating to heal the body and prevent addictive behavior.

    Many addictions co-exist with some type of nicotine or tobacco use. During treatment at Memphis VAMC - Covington (North) VA Clinic in Tennessee, some may prefer to quit smoking and use of other nicotine products. Nicotine replacement is a way to move towards stopping smoking or using any form of nicotine. This can be nicotine gum or nicotine patches. The process of setting a goal quit date, using nicotine replacement and gradually decreasing nicotine intake is proven to help in reaching the goal of a nicotine free life.

    Aftercare, Couples Therapy, Detox, Dual-Diagnosis, Experiential Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Inpatient Treatment, Life Skills, Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), Nutrition Therapy, Outpatient Treatment (OP), Trauma Therapy

    Patient Experience

    Experiential Therapy at Memphis VAMC - Covington (North) VA Clinic

    Experiential therapy is a non-traditional treatment that uses physical activities to help work through troubling emotions. Role-playing, use of props, and re-enactments are just a few common techniques in experiential therapy at Memphis VAMC - Covington (North) VA Clinic. Its goal is to help people work with troubling emotions, memories, and trauma that are the source of their psychological issues

    Payment Options Accepted

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  • 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.
    Memphis VAMC - Covington (North) VA Clinic Location and Directions
    Address Information3461 Austin Peay Hwy
    Memphis, Tennessee 38128 Phone Number(901) 261-4500 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Memphis, Tennessee Addiction Information

    Tennessee joins the list of states with an above-average rate for drug and/or alcohol-induced deaths. Most of these deaths are related to opioids, such as prescription opioids. The Volunteer State ranks 2nd highest in the nation for the number of prescriptions given out. The state also ranks at the top for prescription drug-related overdoses.

    In Memphis, Tennessee, there were 1,023 drug overdose deaths in 2016. Opioids were involved in 59% of those deaths. An estimated 24,000 people in Memphis, TN needed but did not receive treatment for illicit drug use. The most commonly abused drugs include cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine. There are a variety of drug rehabilitation centers available in Memphis, Tennessee. Some offer inpatient treatment, which provides outpatient care.

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