Omaha VA Medical Center

Levels of care#

Detox

People finishing detox need a clear next step, since this stage alone does not treat a substance use disorder. Moving into ongoing treatment right after continues the work that withdrawal management began.

Inpatient / residential

Once the stay starts to wind down, thoughts turn to life beyond inpatient structure. In Nebraska, care ends with a planned step down to outpatient support and follow-up.

Partial hospitalization (PHP)

Partial hospitalization is the most structured outpatient level, adding more treatment hours while nights stay at home.

Outpatient

People in Nebraska stepping down from residential care often turn to outpatient sessions. The work goes on at a lighter pace while daily life continues at home.

Aftercare support

Once discharge from a Nebraska program nears, aftercare planning begins and next steps are discussed together. Writing the plan down before treatment ends gives it a head start.

Co-occurring disorders

Care for co-occurring disorders is built for one situation, a substance use disorder and a mental health condition at the same time. The pairing is often called a dual diagnosis.