Louis A. Johnson VAMC - Monongalia County CBOC
Louis A. Johnson VAMC - Monongalia County CBOC, located in Morgantown, WV, is a public clinic specializing in mental health and primary care for veterans. The JCAHO-accredited facility aims to provide timely, quality care and outstanding customer service to improve the health and well-being of America's veterans.
The clinic offers a range of services, including behavioral health care, primary care, personal care, and telehealth, making healthcare more accessible and convenient for veterans through video conferencing and remote monitoring devices.
- Comprehensive care: Louis A. Johnson VAMC - Monongalia County CBOC provides a wide array of services to address the unique healthcare needs of veterans.
- Telehealth services: The clinic leverages advanced technology to make healthcare more accessible and convenient for veterans, even in remote areas.
- Handicapped accessible: The facility is designed to accommodate veterans with disabilities, ensuring that all patients can receive the care they need.
Louis A. Johnson VAMC - Monongalia County CBOC serves veterans in the Morgantown area, focusing on addressing mental health concerns and providing primary care services. The clinic's comprehensive approach benefits veterans of all ages and backgrounds, ensuring they receive the support and care they need to lead healthy lives.
- 1+ Accreditations
- 1 Conditions Treated
- LGBTQ+ Allied
- Insurance Accepted
- 4 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 14 Therapies & Programs
Accreditations
JCAHO
Conditions and Issues Treated
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Detox is a drug rehab process that is designed to remove the drug addict from the drug safely. The problem with solely using detox as a sobriety tool is that it alone provides no therapy or counseling. If a person goes through detox and returns to their everyday life, they may begin using again once the detox has worn off.
Detox does not help with cravings, so for some addicts, this can be extremely difficult and should be both done and supervised by medical professionals. Aftercare is crucial, so selecting a facility that offers additional services is important.
Inpatient treatment takes place when a patient checks into a rehab facility. Patients at Louis A. Johnson VAMC - Monongalia County CBOC 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 West Virginia facility for their therapy and other programs but are able to return home each night. The frequency of mandatory attendance decreases after much of Louis A. Johnson VAMC - Monongalia County CBOC‘s program is complete.
Treatment is just the first step to maintaining sobriety. After treatment, aftercare support at Louis A. Johnson VAMC - Monongalia County CBOC helps the individual adjust to a life without substances. This support may involve a sober living home in or near Morgantown, WV, career counseling, or educational assistance. This is when a relapse prevention plan begins to take shape.
Louis A. Johnson VAMC - Monongalia County CBOC‘s Therapies & Programs
Treatment programs include individual therapy for the greatest chances of success. Customized individual therapy is counseling involving you and your Louis A. Johnson VAMC - Monongalia County CBOC counselor. Individual therapy leads to greater peace and understanding about your triggers for addiction.
Spousal relationships bear the brunt of alcohol and drug dependence. It becomes critical to submit the relationship to couples therapy to prevent straining it further. Some facilities like Louis A. Johnson VAMC - Monongalia County CBOC in Morgantown, WV offer couples therapy options to manage intimate partnerships amid the recovery process. Other couples-focused treatment plans can provide the patient and their partner tools to get things back to normal.
When family members are more proactive and involved in the treatment procedure, it encourages the patient to advance his or her progress. Moreover, it shouldn’t be ignored that genetics play a role when it comes to addiction, so it’s better to approach the problem as a unit. Also, with proper education, family members can help an individual avoid addiction triggers and guide him or her in making lifestyle changes necessary for his or her sobriety.
It has been said that unhealed trauma is the root of most addictions. Trauma therapy is a way of addressing trauma while in a safe situation in order to heal. Healing past traumas and introducing coping strategies are strong foundations for sustained recovery from addiction. This may involve individual or group counseling or both, in a Morgantown, WV facility. Other forms of therapy have been proven to assist in healing past traumas.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on the underlying thoughts and behaviors that caused the problem of addiction in the first place and may cause a relapse. Negative feelings are common in substance abuse disorders, and if not recognized, they can cause co-occurring disorders.
CBT involves strategies that help to change the thinking and behavioral pattern by cognitive restructuring. In simple terms, it helps to remove negative thoughts and provides long-term benefits. Also, CBT promotes self-awareness, self-control, and healthy ways to respond to negative thoughts. It can be administered as a mono-therapy as well as a part of combination therapy.
In the midst of an addiction certain healthy habits and behaviors can be forgotten or discarded altogether. While in treatment you will learn life skills that will help you successfully maintain sobriety and rebuild your life in Morgantown, WV. Some examples of this are time management, social skills, nutrition, hygiene, stress management and taking care of yourself.
Addiction commonly results in varying levels of malnutrition, vitamin and mineral deficiencies. This can be reflected in weight loss, hair loss or hair changes, skin irregularities and damage to multiple internal body functions. While in active addiction meals can be skipped or replaced by drugs or alcohol. Eating correctly to replace lost vitamins and minerals while balancing your diet can build confidence while restoring your health from the inside out.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) helps smokers get nicotine into their system without resorting to smoking. It’s a way to help people quit smoking without going cold turkey and experience aggressive withdrawal symptoms. The products (in the form of gums, sprays, patches, inhales, or lozenges) used in NRT provide the body with nicotine, excluding the toxic substances found in tobacco.
NRT treatment at Louis A. Johnson VAMC - Monongalia County CBOC in Morgantown, West Virginia lowers down nicotine cravings, so the patient does not go through physical weakness while dealing with the emotional and mental stress of quitting smoking. Coupling NRT with counseling and other means of support gives long-term smokers a better chance of removing their unhealthy habit.Patient Experience
Experiential Therapy at Louis A. Johnson VAMC - Monongalia County CBOC
Experential therapy is a unique type of therapy that deals with the subconscious mind. This treatment offered by Louis A. Johnson VAMC - Monongalia County CBOC in Morgantown, WV encourages individuals to work out their issues with their inner self. Some of the most common examples of experiential therapy are equine therapy, music therapy, adventure therapy, and role playing.
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Location & Contact
40 Commerce
Morgantown, WV 26501
Phone Number
(304) 292-7535
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Location
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40 Commerce
Morgantown, WV 26501 -
(304) 292-7535
Accepts
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GenderFemale, Male
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AgeAdults (20+), Seniors (65+), Teenagers
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ModalityCouples, Family, Group, Individuals
Listed June 29, 2021
Updated July 25, 2024
Morgantown, West Virginia Addiction and Treatment
West Virginia ranks first in the nation for drug overdoses and the amount of overdoses is sometimes twice that of the United States's average. More than 100,000 residents are dependent on drugs and alcohol; many of those are minors who have been influenced by addicted parents to start using drugs at a young age. In 2013, an estimated 7,000 children in West Virginia were addicted to drugs.
Monongalia County, a vibrant community nestled in the heart of West Virginia, offers a unique blend of natural beauty and urban amenities. However, the opioid epidemic has cast a shadow over this otherwise thriving region. From 2014 to 2019, Monongalia County had lower opioid prescribing rates compared to the state average, but fentanyl-related overdose deaths skyrocketed from 0 in 2020 to a staggering 112 in 2021.
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