Address: 1310 24th Avenue South - Nashville, TN 37212
Phone Number: 615-327-4751
Website: http://www.tennesseevalley.va.gov

Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview

VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System is a drug & alcohol detox center that provides addiction treatment and a halfway house / transitional living environment located in Nashville, TN (Davidson County). They also provide treatment for non substance related addiction disorder, gambling addiction disorder, and internet use disorder.

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

Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications

VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System has the following licenses and/or certifications. Please contact the facility for more information.

  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
  • Hospital Licensing Authority
  • The Joint Commision

Addiction Treatment Setting

VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System provides drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the following setting(s):

  • Computerized Treatment/Telemedicine
  • Inpatient Addiction Treatment in a Hospital Setting
  • Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Hospital Inpatient Drug & Alcohol Detoxification
  • Outpatient Drug & Alcohol Detox
  • Intensive Outpatient Addiction Treatment
  • Outpatient Methadone and/or buprenorphine treatment
  • Regular Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment

Drug & Alcohol Detoxification Services Offered

VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System offers the following drug & alcohol detoxification services at their facility:

  • Alcohol Detoxification
  • Cocaine / Crack Detoxification
  • Methamphetamine Detoxification
  • Opioid Detoxification

Type of Opioid Treatment

VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System offers the following opioid addiction treatm services:

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine maintenance
  • Buprenorphine maintenance for predetermined time
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment
  • Prescribes/administers buprenorphine

Pharmacotherapies and Medications Used In Rehab

VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System 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

VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System uses the following addiction treatment approaches:

  • Anger Management
  • Brief Intervention
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Community reinforcement plus vouchers
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Matrix Model
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Substance use counseling approach
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • 12 Step Facilitation

Rehab Counseling and Education

VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System offers the following counseling and education programs:

  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Family Counseling
  • Marital/Couples Counseling
  • Substance Abuse Education
  • Hepatitis Education, counseling, or support
  • HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
  • Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitus
  • Employment counseling or training

Specialty Drug & Alcohol Rehab Programs

VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System offers the following specialty addiction treatment programs:

  • Drug Alcohol Rehab For Women
  • Drug Alcohol Rehab Specifically For Men
  • Veterans Addiction Treatment Program
  • Addiction Treatment For Client's Referred From The Court System
  • Treatment For Those Who Have Experienced Sexual Abuse
  • Substance Abuse Treatment Specializing In Trauma Patients

Addiction Treatment Ancillary Services

VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System offers the following ancillary services to go along with their addiction treatment:

  • Case Management Services
  • Domestic Violence Services
  • Early Intervention For HIV
  • Housing Services
  • Mental Health Services
  • Consumer-run (peer-support) services / Alumni Programs
  • Self Help Groupss
  • Social Skills Development
  • Transportation Assistance

Drug Alcohol Rehab Transitional Programs / Services

VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Aftercare / Continuing Care
  • Discharge Planning

Rehab Center Payment Information and Financial Assistance

VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System 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)
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Cash or Self Payment
  • Payment assistance (check with facility for details)

Addiction Treatment Screening / Pre-Treatment Services

VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System utilizes the following screening and pre-treatment methods:

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Interim services for clients
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Health & Substance Screening and Testing Services

VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System 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 Hepatitus B
  • Screening for Mental Health Disorders
  • Screening for Substance Use
  • STD Testing
  • TB Screening

Facility Smoking Policies & Cessation Services

VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System 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