Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi - Biloxi Mississippi

Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi - Biloxi, MS

Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi is a methadone and general addiction rehab center in Biloxi, MS, situated at 400 Veterans Avenue in the 39531 zip code. Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi specializes in relapse prevention from naltrexone, naltrexone administration and methadone/buprenorphine for pain management. It is able to accommodate young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi include relapse prevention, substance use counseling and motivational interviewing. In addition, it provides substance use education, hepatitis education, counseling and support and group counseling. Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi caters its treatment program to men and women.

Address: 400 Veterans Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39531

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Hospitals
  4. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  5. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  6. Type Of Treatment
  7. Pharmacotherapies
  8. Treatment Approaches
  9. FacilityOwnership
  10. License/Certification/Accreditation
  11. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  12. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  13. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  14. Screening & Testing
  15. Transitional Services
  16. Ancillary Services
  17. Other Addictions Treatment
  18. Counseling Services and Education
  19. Medical Services
  20. Tobacco/Screening Services
  21. Facility Smoking Policy
  22. Age Groups Accepted
  23. Gender Accepted
  24. Exclusive Services

Additional details on Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi in Biloxi, MS:

Types of Care at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • Substance use treatment
  • Treatment for co-occurring serious mental health illness/serious emotional disturbance and substance use disorders

Service Settings at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • outpatient treatment
  • full residential treatment
  • outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
  • intensive outpatient treatment
  • outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
  • regular outpatient treatment
  • long-term residential treatment

Hospitals at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration
  • relapse prevention from naltrexone
  • methadone/buprenorphine for pain management

Pharmacotherapies at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders
  • Medications for HIV treatment
  • Medications for Hepatitis C treatment
  • Clonidine

Treatment Approaches at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • motivational interviewing
  • rational emotive behavioral therapy
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling
  • 12-step facilitation

FacilityOwnership at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

License/Certification/Accreditation at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military insurance
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • veterans
  • active duty military
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Interim services for clients
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Screening & Testing at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV testing
  • Screening for Hepatitis B
  • Screening for Hepatitis C
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use
  • STD testing
  • TB screening

Transitional Services at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education
  • Outcome follow-up after discharge

Ancillary Services at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • early intervention for HIV
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • recovery coaches
  • self-help groups
  • social skills development
  • transportation assistance
  • professional intervention
  • mentoring/peer support

Other Addictions Treatment at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • Treatment for gambling disorder
  • Treatment for internet use disorder

Counseling Services and Education at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family counseling
  • marital/couples counseling
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling
  • health education services
  • employment counseling or training

Medical Services at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • Nicotine replacement therapy
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

  • Serves Veterans only

Phone #: 228-523-5000

Call (877) 855-0765 for 24/7 help with treatment.

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Benefits of Medication Assisted Treatment at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is an evidence-based approach to addiction recovery that combines behavioral therapy and counseling with the use of FDA-approved medications to treat substance use disorders (SUDs). MAT can be highly effective in helping individuals overcome addiction and achieve long-term recovery. Here are some of the benefits of Medication-Assisted Treatment for rehab at Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi:

  1. Reduced Cravings: MAT medications can help reduce or eliminate cravings for drugs or alcohol, making it easier for individuals to abstain from substance use.

  2. Withdrawal Symptom Management: MAT medications can alleviate the uncomfortable and sometimes dangerous withdrawal symptoms associated with substance cessation, helping individuals to remain in treatment.

  3. Improved Treatment Retention: MAT has been shown to increase treatment retention rates, as individuals are more likely to stay engaged in therapy and counseling when they have medication support.

  4. Decreased Risk of Relapse: MAT can significantly reduce the risk of relapse, allowing individuals to focus on building a stable and drug-free life.

  5. Enhanced Quality of Life: By reducing drug cravings and withdrawal symptoms, MAT can improve an individual's overall quality of life, including their physical and mental health.

  6. Lowered Mortality Rates: MAT has been associated with reduced mortality rates among individuals with opioid use disorders, as it can help prevent fatal overdoses.

  7. Reduced Criminal Activity: Engaging in MAT can lead to a reduction in criminal activity associated with drug use, such as theft or drug-related offenses.

  8. Improved Mental Health: MAT can help stabilize an individual's mental health, as substance use often exacerbates co-occurring mental health disorders.

  9. Supportive Counseling: MAT programs typically include counseling and therapy, which can help individuals address the underlying issues contributing to their addiction and develop coping strategies.

  10. Increased Functionality: Individuals in MAT programs often experience improved social and occupational functioning, as they can focus on rebuilding their lives without the constant interference of drug cravings.

  11. Greater Success in Other Areas of Life: With the support of MAT, individuals can work on improving their relationships, education, employment, and housing situations, leading to a more stable and fulfilling life.

  12. Potential for Long-Term Recovery: MAT can be a stepping stone to long-term recovery by providing the stability needed to make positive life changes and maintain sobriety.

It's important to note that the effectiveness of MAT may vary depending on the individual and the specific substance use disorder being treated. The choice of medication and the treatment plan should be tailored to the individual's needs and preferences, and it should be administered under the supervision of qualified staff at treatment centers, such as Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System Biloxi, in conjunction with counseling and behavioral therapies. MAT is not a one-size-fits-all solution, but it can be a valuable tool in the comprehensive approach to addiction recovery.

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