Recovery Brands, LLC
📍 1 Jefferson Barracks Drive, St. Louis, MO 63125
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<p><strong>ABOUT VETERANS AFFAIRS ST. LOUIS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM – JEFFERSON BARRACKS DIVISION</strong></p> <p>Veterans Affairs (VA) St. Louis Health Care System - Jefferson Barracks Division, located in St. Louis, Mo., offers a broad range of health services to veterans of the United States military. <strong>Residential and outpatient treatment</strong> for substance use disorders is provided through the facility's Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (SARRTP). The facility is also able to provide <strong>mental health services and treatment</strong>, including any <strong><a href="https://www.recovery.org/co-occurring-disorders/recovery/" target="_blank">co-occurring disorders</a></strong>.</p> <p>Run by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the VA St. Louis Health Care System is one of eight <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/MO17.pdf" target="_blank">treatment facilities in Missouri</a> (3.1 of all facilities in the state) operated by the federal government. The center is also one of 34 facilities in the state (13.2 percent) to offer <strong>treatment specifically tailored to veterans</strong>.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>Both <strong>evidence-based and <a href="https://www.recovery.org/forums/discussion/7265/what-is-holistic-treatment-and-how-can-it-help" target="_blank">holistic</a></strong> methods are used in treatment, which is <strong>individualized</strong> for the specific needs of each veteran. According to the facility’s website, the treatment program addresses the following areas that may be affected by substance misuse: physical health, mental health, legal, financial, family, housing, and employment. </p> <p>Outpatient services include <strong>medication management</strong>, individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, group education, and <strong>support groups</strong>. The facility also offers an <a href="https://www.recovery.org/forums/categories/iop-outpatient-alcohol-treatment" target="_blank">intensive outpatient (IOP)</a> program, which a <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/MO17.pdf" target="_blank">2017 SAMHSA survey</a> indicates is available at 67.3 percent of rehabs in Missouri.</p> <p>Inpatient treatment is designed to provide a <strong>short-term</strong> stay for veterans experiencing acute psychiatric concerns. According to a <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/MO17.pdf" target="_blank">2017 SAMHSA survey</a>, 18.7 percent of rehabs in Missouri offer a short-term (30 days of fewer) residential program. Treatment is <strong>individualized</strong> and based on recommendations from the client’s primary mental health provider and the preferences of each veteran. </p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>The mental health treatment team includes <strong>psychiatrists</strong>, advance practice nurses, psychologists, social workers, nurses, and clerical staff. The facility is accredited by CARF, placing it among the 64.6 percent of rehabs in Missouri with the accreditation, according to a <a href="(https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/MO17.pdf" target="_blank">2017 SAMHSA survey</a>.</p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>There is currently no information provided by the facility regarding its living arrangements and related offerings. However, the two individuals surveyed by Rehabs.com as of this date both gave high ratings to most relevant metrics, including for the facility's cleanliness, meals, and overall accommodations.</p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong> </p> <p>The lone alum surveyed by Rehabs.com to date gave a generally positive review. In particular, the anonymous alum gave five out of five--star ratings to the facility's visitor policies, lead counselor, group therapy, and overall treatment effectiveness. Comparing this VA facility to other private facilities, the alum wrote: "More aftercare (& affordable) than available in civilian market. Used this facility 3 times & a private care facility once."</p> <p>However, the alum gave lower marks to the facility's holistic offerings, staff support, exercise and leisure options, and individual counseling.</p> <p>Reviews on third-party sites were mixed. On Google, 45 reviewers contributed to an average 3.6 out of five-star rating.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> Similarly, on the facility's official Facebook page, which facility staff can manage, 85 reviewers contributed to an average 3.7-star rating.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small> However, on both sites reviews pertained to a broad range of services available at the facility, and not just those related to addiction treatment.</p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong> </p> <p>The lone loved one polled by Rehabs.com to date gave a very positive review. The anonymous loved one indicated that they would recommend the facility to others and gave high ratings to most metrics evaluated, including the facilities counseling options, the experience of the staff, treatment for co-occurring disorders, and whether or not treatment was affordable. However, the loved one did give only a three-star rating to the holistic offerings.</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>Though the VA St. Louis Health Care System website does not provide information regarding treatment costs, the <a href="http://nationalincomelimits.vaftl.us/LegacyVAThresholds/Index?FiscalYear=2018" target="_blank">United States VA website</a> indicates that free medical care is offered to veterans with no dependents who have an annual income below $32,715.</p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=VA+St.+Louis+Health+Care+System+Jefferson+Barracks+Division&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwin9pinqZHgAhWHiOAKHR2eC20Q_AUICSgA&biw=1280&bih=689&dpr=1#lrd=0x87d8b7c337659a1f:0x71a9a47ee7b67404,1,,," target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/VAStLouis/reviews/?ref=page_internal" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pg/VAStLouis/reviews/?ref=page_internal</a></small></p>
— Kevin Schwartzbach · 2019-02-19 10:03:57 PST
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