About Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center
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 Hospital inpatient detoxification Hospital inpatient treatment Outpatient detoxification Intensive outpatient treatment Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment Regular outpatient treatment
Hospitals:
General Hospital (including VA hospital)
Opioid Medications used in Treatment:
Methadone used in Treatment Buprenorphine used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment:
This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment:
In-network prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment:
Buprenorphine detoxification Buprenorphine maintenance Federally-certified Opioid Treatment Program Methadone detoxification Methadone maintenance Prescribes buprenorphine Prescribes naltrexone Relapse prevention with naltrexone Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization
Pharmacotherapies:
Acamprosate (Campral®) Disulfiram Methadone 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 Telemedicine/telehealth therapy Trauma-related counseling
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public):
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Federal Government
License/Certification/Accreditation:
The Joint Commission SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP) Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Special Programs/Groups Offered:
Adult women Pregnant/postpartum women Seniors or older adults Veterans Clients who have experienced sexual abuse Clients who have experienced trauma
Assessment/Pre-treatment:
Comprehensive mental health assessment Comprehensive substance use assessment Interim services for clients Complete medical history/physical exam Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders
Testing:
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug or alcohol urine screening HIV testing STD testing TB screening Metabolic syndrome monitoring 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:
Self-help groups Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services Recovery coach Mentoring/peer support Employment counseling or training
Other Services:
Treatment for gambling 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
Language Services:
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing Spanish
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
