About VA Central Western MA HCS
Services Offered
Type of Care:
Substance use treatment Detoxification Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.):
Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient Outpatient Residential/24-hour residential Hospital inpatient detoxification Hospital inpatient treatment Outpatient detoxification Intensive outpatient treatment Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment Regular outpatient treatment Long-term residential Short-term residential
Hospitals:
Psychiatric hospital
Opioid Medications used in Treatment:
Buprenorphine used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment
External Opioid Medications Source:
In-network prescribing entity Other contracted prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment:
Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment:
In-network prescribing entity Other contracted prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment:
Buprenorphine detoxification Buprenorphine maintenance Prescribes buprenorphine Prescribes naltrexone Relapse prevention with naltrexone Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization
Pharmacotherapies:
Acamprosate (Campral®) Disulfiram Buprenorphine with naloxone Buprenorphine without naloxone Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable) Naltrexone (oral) Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) Medications for HIV treatment Medications for Hepatitis C treatment Clonidine Medications for pre-exposure to prophylaxis Medication for mental disorders Nicotine replacement Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Treatment Approaches:
Anger management Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Contingency management/motivational incentives Motivational interviewing Matrix Model Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Trauma-related counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public):
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Federal Government
License/Certification/Accreditation:
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) The Joint Commission
Payment Assistance Available:
Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
Special Programs/Groups Offered:
Adult women Adult men Veterans Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients who have experienced sexual abuse Clients who have experienced trauma
Assessment/Pre-treatment:
Comprehensive mental health assessment Comprehensive substance use assessment Complete medical history/physical exam Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders
Testing:
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing Drug or alcohol urine screening HIV testing STD testing TB screening Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV) Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Transitional Services:
Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge
Recovery Support Services:
Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services Recovery coach Mentoring/peer support Employment counseling or training
Other Services:
Treatment for gambling disorder Treatment for other addiction disorder
Detoxification (medical withdrawal) Services:
Alcohol Detoxification Benzodiazepines Detoxification Cocaine Detoxification Methamphetamines detoxification Opioids detoxification Medication routinely used during detoxification
Education and Counseling Services:
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support Hepatitis education, counseling, or support Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling Marital/couples counseling Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)
Medical Services:
Hepatitis A (HAV) vaccination Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccination
Facility Smoking Policy :
Smoking not permitted
Age Groups Accepted:
Young Adults Adults
Sex Accepted:
Female Male
Facility Vaping Policy:
Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services:
Acupuncture Case management service Domestic violence services, including family or partner Early intervention for HIV Mental health services Social skills development Transportation assistance Integrated primary care services Suicide prevention services
