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<p><strong>ABOUT CARL VINSON VA MEDICAL CENTER</strong></p> <p>Located in Dublin, Ga., Carl Vinson VA Medical Center provides <strong>outpatient-based programs for veterans and active duty military personnel</strong> struggling with chemical dependency, mental health conditions, or <a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/dual-diagnosis-and-co-occurring-conditions/" target="_blank">co-occurring disorders</a>. The facility also provides intensive case management services. Within Georgia, the center is <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/GA17.pdf" target="_blank">among 26.4 percent</a> of substance abuse treatment facilities with specially tailored programs for veterans and <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/GA17.pdf" target="_blank">among 15.4 percent</a> with programs for active duty military members. </p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>Upon admission, patients undergo an initial substance abuse and/or mental health assessment to determine an appropriate approach to treatment. According to the facility's website, Carl Vinson VA Medical Center provides "treatment for a variety of issues that can impact emotional well-being." Care includes <strong>evidence-based methods</strong> targeted to address issues common among members of the military.</p> <p>During outpatient treatment, clients participate in <strong>individual therapy and supportive group counseling sessions</strong> to identify underlying issues that contribute to addictive behavior, as well as attend drug education classes and relapse prevention workshops. Carl Vinson VA Medical Center may also <strong>introduce 12-step practices into programming</strong>. If applicable, the facility may also encourage loved ones to participate in <a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/family-addiction-transformation-and-healing-are-possible/" target="_blank">family counseling sessions</a>, as well as family educational classes. </p> <p>To offer additional support, the facility provides <strong>intensive case management</strong>. Services include assistance in finding sober housing, vocational training opportunities, and supportive employment. Many VA clinics and medical centers also facilitate <strong>compensated work therapy</strong> programs.</p> <p>In addition to treating substance abuse, Carl Vinson VA Medical Center offers outpatient-based services for individuals struggling with a primary psychiatric disorder and co-occurring mental health concerns. Conditions include <strong>post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD)</strong>, depression, suicidal ideation, and anxiety. </p> <p>Psychiatric treatments entail psychiatric evaluations, individual and group counseling, coping skill workshops, and <strong>specialized groups on anger management</strong> and relationship building. To help minimize disorder symptoms, the facility may utilize <strong>a pharmacological intervention</strong> and ongoing medication management.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>Carl Vinson VA Medical Center employs physicians, psychiatrists, substance abuse and mental health counselors, social workers, case managers, and peer support specialists.</p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>A large complex on 75 landscaped acres, Carl Vinson VA Medical Center is located about 50 miles from Macon. Outpatient services are provided Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.</p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>The two alumni polled by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing offered high praise for the facility. Both awarded perfect five stars for a series of evaluated metrics, including affordability, discharge planning, facility cleanliness and upkeep, family participation, likelihood to recommend, and treatment of co-occurring disorders, as well as five or four stars for counseling options and staff experience and training. One reviewer, who considered the counseling staff as a strength of the program, wrote: “SOME OF THE COUNSELORS ARE RECOVERING ADDICTS AND I COUKLD RELATE TO THEM!"</p> <p>Carl Vinson VA Medical Center received <strong>moderately favorable coverage</strong> on secondary site Facebook to date: 3.7 out of five stars based 256 reviews. <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> These ratings applied to the health center, as a whole, rather than to specialized treatment for substance abuse. Positively, reviewers commended the <strong>professional and friendly staff</strong> as well as the good service they received, such as L.V., who wrote: “Great people…Great Staff. Someone ALWAYS willing to help.” Negative comments concerned lack or organization and responsiveness and long wait times for service.</p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>At the time of this writing, the one employee polled by Rehabs.com offered positive opinions about the facility, awarding four stars for most of the evaluated metrics in the Rehabs.com survey, including affordability, counseling options, discharge planning, family participation, holistic offerings, staff experience and training, and treatment of co-occurring disorders. “Running a good program (with) quality care and work staff that really cares,” they wrote. </p> <p>The facility as a whole received similar <strong>positive feedback</strong> from employees on secondary site Indeed, indicated by a 3.9 out of five-star average rating based on 20 reviews. <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small> Current and former staff members praised the atmosphere, cooperative and collaborative colleagues, work ethic, and opportunities to help veterans, as reflected in a representative five-star review: “Staff is definitely friendly. To me the staff is more like a family. Great atmosphere. You can definitely tell the staff love and care for the patients.”</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>Carl Vinson VA Medical Center <strong>accepts Military Health Systems Plans, most private insurance, and Medicare</strong>. The facility notes: “A Veteran’s insurance coverage or lack of insurance coverage does not determine their eligibility for treatment at a VA health care facility.” Within the state, the facility is <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/GA17.pdf" target="_blank">among 35.6 percent</a> of substance abuse treatment facilities that accept federal military insurance, <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/GA17.pdf" target="_blank">52.7 percent</a> that accept private health insurance, and <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/GA17.pdf" target="_blank">32.9 percent</a> that accept Medicare. </p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pa/VADublin/reviews/?ref=page_internal" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pa/VADublin/reviews/?ref=page_internal</a></small></p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Carl-Vinson-Va-Medical-Center/reviews" target="_blank">https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Carl-Vinson-Va-Medical-Center/reviews</a></small></p>
— Sherry Adler · 2019-01-23 20:48:35 PST
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