About Providence VA Medical Center
Providence VA Medical Center is a federal addiction treatment provider in Providence, Rhode Island, offering comprehensive substance use services for Veterans. At their Chalkstone Avenue campus, the Behavioral Health Department provides outpatient counseling, intensive outpatient treatment, medically managed detoxification and residential care.
Veterans appreciate the integrated approach that addresses addiction alongside common co-occurring concerns like PTSD, depression and chronic pain.
Full Continuum of Care with Medically Managed Detox
Providence VA Medical Center offers a full continuum of care, including alcohol and tobacco screening, short term motivational counseling, intensive outpatient treatment, medically managed detox and stabilization, residential (live in) programs and continuing care for relapse prevention. Family services, such as marriage and family counseling, are also part of the substance abuse treatment program.
Who Can Get Help At Providence VA Medical Center?
The facility serves Veterans living in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts, including those transitioning from active duty and Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The program is designed to support Veterans dealing with substance use alongside PTSD, depression, pain, sleep disturbances, irritability and relationship challenges.
What Treatment Approaches Do They Use?
Services include individual and group therapy, medication supported care, such as drug substitution therapies and newer medicines to reduce cravings and telehealth appointments for ongoing mental health and addiction support. Treatment is matched to each Veteran's individual needs and recovery goals.
You can contact Providence VA Medical Center on Chalkstone Avenue for a screening and assessment to determine the right level of care. The main campus is open 24/7, with mental health urgent care and emergency support also available. The program combines medical, psychiatric and social services to support every stage of a Veteran's recovery journey.
