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<p><strong>ABOUT VA NORTHERN CALIFORNIA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM -- OAKLAND OUTPATIENT CLINIC</strong></p> <p>The VA Northern California Health Care System operates two facilities in Oakland, providing <strong>treatment for veterans struggling with mental health, substance use disorder, and co-occurring disorders</strong>. The Oakland Outpatient Clinic offers general medical services along with addiction treatment, and the Oakland Behavioral Health Clinic focuses on specialized care, including a <a href="https://www.recovery.org/topics/medication-assisted-treatment/" target="_blank">medication-assisted therapy (MAT) program</a>. </p> <p>The Oakland VA clinics are among the <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/CA17.pdf" target="_blank">24.3 percent</a> of California treatment facilities to provide specialized treatment for veterans. The behavioral health clinic is also among the 10.6 percent of facilities statewide to <strong>offer opioid treatment programs</strong>. Ambulatory detox support is available.</p> <p>Northern California veterans can receive residential detox and treatment for substance use disorders at <a href="https://www.rehabs.com/listings/va-palo-alto-health-care-system-first-step-887193080/" target="_blank">VA Palo Alto</a>, and inpatient psychiatric care at <a href="http://www.rehabs.com/listings/sacramento-va-medical-center-valley-division-4179478496/." target="_blank">Sacramento VA Medical Center</a></p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>The VA takes a recovery-oriented approach to substance abuse/addiction treatment, addressing aspects beyond physical symptoms. The Oakland Outpatient Clinic and Behavioral Health Clinic provide <a href="https://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">dual diagnosis treatment</a> to address co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders.</p> <p>Veterans can expect to participate in <strong>individual, group, and family counseling</strong>, as well as educational sessions. Among the treatment practices are <a href="https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/principles-drug-addiction-treatment-research-based-guide-third-edition/evidence-based-approaches-to-drug-addiction-treatment/behavioral-2" target="_blank">motivational enhancement</a>, <strong>medication management, peer support, and training in coping skills</strong>, emotion regulation, and preparing for relapse prevention.</p> <p>To treat opioid dependency, the Oakland Behavioral Health Clinic provides methadone maintenance, a service available at just <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/CA17.pdf" target="_blank">10.5 percent (138)</a> of California’s 1,311 treatment facilities in 2017, as well as buprenorphine, offered at 16 percent (210).</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>The Oakland Outpatient Clinic of VA Northern California Health Care System employs a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, clinical nurse specialists in mental health, social workers, and peer specialists.</p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>The sole alum polled by Rehabs.com to date provided highly favorable feedback for the Oakland Behavioral Health Clinic, reflected in ratings of five out of five stars for each of nine metrics evaluated, including counseling options, co-occurring treatment, the staff’s level of training and experience, and the rehab program’s affordability. They highlighted the mix of services available and process groups.</p> <p>Separate Google pages for VA Oakland Behavioral Health and the general medical outpatient clinic at the time of this writing had ratings of 3.1 and 3.2 out of five stars, respectively, each based on input from 11 individuals.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small> Written comments tended to characterize both clinics as inefficient, citing <strong>long waits</strong> for appointments and poor internal communication. </p> <p>Likewise, most of 21 reviews on Yelp, giving the Oakland Outpatient Clinic 2.8 out of five stars on average, referenced appointments and timing and several described staff as inattentive or disorganized.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a></small> By contrast, three Yelp reviews for the VA Northern California Health Care System Oakland Behavioral Health Clinic praised the facility for its cleanliness and organization. Two represented the treatment staff as <strong>respectful and professional.</strong><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-4"><sup>[4]</sup></a></small></p> <p>On a Facebook page for the general outpatient clinic, which the facility may manage, the favorable-to-critical ratio was <strong>overwhelming positive</strong>. With a rating of 4.4 out of five stars based on the opinion of 23 people, the facility was described in reviews as respectful and efficient, countered by just one report of excessive wait times.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-5"><sup>[5]</sup></a></small> "Everyone is treated with respect. Fast and accurate information and treatment. Friendly healthcare providers. Admission is exemplary," one representative reviewer wrote.</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>VA Northern California Health Care System’s Oakland outpatient clinics coordinate with clients to apply veteran benefits. Private insurance is also accepted.</p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=va+oakland+outpatient+clinic&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS725US725&oq=va+oakland+out&aqs=chrome.0.0j69i60l2j69i57j0j69i64.15278j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x808f80a9340e1c17:0x643ae4f40db7e57a,1,,," target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=oakland+behavioral+health+clinic&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS725US725&oq=oakland+b&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j69i60j0j69i57j69i61j69i60.1724j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x808f80add1ac7c93:0x710bfb9fc03cf020,1,,," target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/veterans-affairs-oakland-outpatient-cl-oakland" target="_blank">https://www.yelp.com/biz/veterans-affairs-oakland-outpatient-cl-oakland</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-4"><sup>[4]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/oakland-behavioral-health-clinic-oakland-5" target="_blank">https://www.yelp.com/biz/oakland-behavioral-health-clinic-oakland-5</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-5"><sup>[5]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oakland-Outpatient-VA-Clinic/111542368908237" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oakland-Outpatient-VA-Clinic/111542368908237</a></small></p>
— Rini Cobbey · 2018-12-29 10:59:46 PST
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