Address: 3416 Columbus Avenue - Sandusky, OH 44870
Phone Number: 419-625-7350
Website: http://www.va.gov

Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview

Louis Stokes VA Medical Center is a halfway house / transitional living facility located in Sandusky, OH (Erie County). They also provided treatment for non substance related addiction disorder.

They accept young adults and adults (ages 18 and up) and treat both men and women.

Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications

Louis Stokes VA Medical Center Sandusky CBOC has the following licenses and/or certifications. Please contact the facility for more information.

  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
  • The Joint Commision

Addiction Treatment Setting

Louis Stokes VA Medical Center provides drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the following setting(s):

  • Computerized Treatment/Telemedicine
  • Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Outpatient Methadone and/or buprenorphine treatment
  • Regular Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment

Type of Opioid Treatment

Louis Stokes VA Medical Center offers the following opioid addiction treatm services:

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine maintenance
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment
  • Prescribes/administers buprenorphine

Pharmacotherapies and Medications Used In Rehab

Louis Stokes VA Medical Center uses the following pharmacotherapies and medications in their treatment program:

  • Acamprosate (Campral®)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse®)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Suboxone®)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Extended-release, injectable Naltrexone (Vivitrol®)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Approaches

Louis Stokes VA Medical Center uses the following addiction treatment approaches:

  • Brief Intervention
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Community reinforcement plus vouchers
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Substance use counseling approach
  • Trauma-related counseling

Rehab Counseling and Education

Louis Stokes VA Medical Center offers the following counseling and education programs:

  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Substance Abuse Education

Specialty Drug & Alcohol Rehab Programs

Louis Stokes VA Medical Center offers the following specialty addiction treatment programs:

  • Veterans Addiction Treatment Program

Addiction Treatment Ancillary Services

Louis Stokes VA Medical Center offers the following ancillary services to go along with their addiction treatment:

  • Case Management Services
  • Mental Health Services
  • Social Skills Development

Drug Alcohol Rehab Transitional Programs / Services

Louis Stokes VA Medical Center offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Aftercare / Continuing Care
  • Discharge Planning

Rehab Center Payment Information and Financial Assistance

Louis Stokes VA Medical Center offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs
  • Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
  • Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

Addiction Treatment Screening / Pre-Treatment Services

Louis Stokes VA Medical Center utilizes the following screening and pre-treatment methods:

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Health & Substance Screening and Testing Services

Louis Stokes VA Medical Center screens and tests for the following substances and/or health conditions:

  • Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV Testing
  • Screening for Mental Health Disorders
  • Screening for Substance Use
  • TB Screening

Facility Smoking Policies & Cessation Services

Louis Stokes VA Medical Center has the following smoking policies/assistance:

  • Smoking permitted in designated area
  • Nicotine Replacement Therapy
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling