About Central Texas VA Health Care System Bryan VA Clinic
The Bryan VA Clinic provides numerous services for veterans and their families, including substance use treatment, in College Station, Texas. They also offer primary and mental health care with flexible scheduling. The facility is wheelchair accessible.
Many of the services are covered at no cost, and some fees are reduced through the Department of Veterans Affairs. The clinic has a pharmacy, removing the need for more commuting. They also offer telehealth appointments for some services.
Dedicated Veteran Support
Veterans can receive specialized treatment in a comfortable setting at the VA clinic. The staff understands the challenges faced by those who have served and fosters an atmosphere of respect and compassion. This location provides outpatient services, but they can refer clients to other locations for more structured care, such as residential treatment.
Medications and Counseling
One of the resources included in the VA program is medication-assisted treatment (MAT). MAT is a treatment that combines FDA-approved medicines with counseling. Medication reduces drug cravings and lessens withdrawal symptoms for guests experiencing alcohol or opioid addiction.
While medications allow more comfort and minimize symptoms, they won’t uncover the root problem. Guests attend counseling sessions that help them work through past traumas and potential issues that may have led to substance use. They can also develop healthy coping skills that help them avoid relapse after treatment.
Specialized programs are available for clients dealing with trauma, anxiety and other stressors that may be related to military lifestyles. The dual diagnosis treatment methods address both substance use and mental health to treat the whole person and provide a greater chance at lasting recovery.
