West Palm Beach VAMC – St. Lucie County PTSD Clinical Team OP Program – Port St. Lucie, Florida

Last Updated: January 7, 2025

Ahmed Zayed, MD Authored by Dr. Ahmed Zayed
Dr. Ash Bhatt Reviewed by Dr. Ash Bhatt
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West Palm Beach VAMC – St. Lucie County PTSD Clinical Team OP Program – Port St. Lucie, Florida in Port St. Lucie Overview

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Treatment Options

The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:

    The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:

    • Clients with HIV or AIDS
    • Active duty military
    • Persons with eating disorders
    • Clients who have experienced trauma
    • Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
    • Veterans
    • Comprehensive mental health assessment
    • Comprehensive substance use assessment

    Treatment Modalities

    Family Counseling is a therapeutic approach that seeks to address and improve communication, understanding, and dynamics within a family unit. By addressing conflicts, emotional distress, and behavioral challenges, a trained therapist provides guidance and tools for family members to strengthen bonds, resolve issues, and foster a healthier family environment.

    In individual therapy, a person engages in a one-on-one session with a qualified therapist or counselor. This therapeutic approach is crucial in successful substance abuse treatment because it delves into the underlying causes of addiction, addressing issues the individual may encounter in their familial, social, and professional or academic environments.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapeutic approach that emphasizes the interconnectedness of thoughts, emotions, and actions. It promotes healthy reactions to thoughts and emotions, steering individuals away from harmful responses such as substance abuse. Proven effective for various addiction recoveries, CBT enhances an individual’s self-awareness and self-control. Through CBT, individuals learn to better gauge their emotional well-being, communicate more effectively, and handle stress without resorting to drugs or alcohol.

    Eating Disorder Treatment refers to the specialized therapeutic interventions and support provided to individuals struggling with various eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and others. This comprehensive and compassionate approach to care aims to address the physical, psychological, and emotional aspects of these conditions. Treatment typically involves a combination of medical supervision, nutritional counseling, psychotherapy, and support groups to help individuals regain a healthy relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves.

    Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a medical treatment designed to help individuals quit smoking by providing a controlled and decreasing dose of nicotine through alternative means, such as patches, gums, or lozenges, to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings. This approach aids in gradually weaning off nicotine dependence while bypassing the harmful effects of smoking.

    Group counseling provides a supportive environment where individuals share personal experiences and insights, under the guidance of a professional counselor. It facilitates self-awareness, fosters interpersonal learning, and helps members work through personal and relational challenges. Through shared dialogue and reflection, individuals learn coping strategies, gain emotional support, and experience personal growth within a communal setting.

    Experiential Therapy is a therapeutic approach that emphasizes direct experience and active client involvement to gain insight into unresolved issues and trauma. Through guided activities, role-playing, and other interactive techniques, clients are encouraged to confront and explore their emotions in the present moment, leading to a deeper understanding and resolution of their challenges. This therapy is rooted in the belief that transformative change occurs through meaningful experiences.

    Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is a personalized dietary approach to manage medical conditions and improve health. Spearheaded by registered dietitians or professional nutritionists, MNT involves the formulation of tailored diet plans to address specific health issues, promoting overall physical and mental well-being. Through MNT, individuals are empowered to make informed food choices, which play a pivotal role in their healthcare journey.

    Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person’s life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

    Trauma therapy addresses the underlying emotional and psychological wounds that may contribute to an individual’s substance abuse. Through a combination of psychotherapy and coping strategies, individuals are aided in processing past traumatic experiences, understanding the impact of trauma on their current behavior, and developing healthier coping mechanisms. This holistic approach fosters resilience, aids in the resolution of trauma, and is fundamental in supporting individuals on their path toward sustained recovery from addiction.

    Conditions Treated

    Mental health treatment

    Mental health treatment involves various therapies and support services provided by licensed professionals to address mental health issues. These interventions, which can include therapy, medication, and holistic approaches, aim to enhance well-being, improve coping, and empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives. It’s personalized, comprehensive care for mental health challenges.

    Alcoholism

    Alcohol addiction is a health problem where drinking takes control over a person’s life. It affects how their brain thinks and acts, leading to strong desires to drink, bad feelings, sudden actions, and discomfort when not drinking. To help someone with this problem, there are treatments like detox, counseling, group support, and learning coping methods. While treatment can’t completely cure the urge to drink, it helps people regain control of their lives and feel better overall.

    Opioid Addiction

    Opioid rehabilitation centers are dedicated to assisting individuals overcoming opioid dependence. They cater to those battling addiction from illicit opioids such as heroin, as well as those addicted to prescription medications like oxycodone. These facilities may provide a holistic approach that encompasses both physical care, which often involves medical detox and ongoing medical assistance (including medications), and psychological care through comprehensive therapy to tackle the root causes of addiction.

    Substance use treatment

    Substance use rehabilitation is a structured program aimed at assisting individuals in overcoming their dependencies on drugs or alcohol. Through a combination of medical detoxification, counseling, and various therapeutic approaches, these programs strive to address the physical and psychological aspects of addiction. The goal is to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and support necessary to attain lasting sobriety, while also working to identify and address the underlying issues contributing to substance misuse. By fostering a supportive environment, substance use rehabilitation centers provide a pathway towards a healthier, substance-free life.

    Co-occurring Disorders

    Dual-diagnosis rehabilitation centers focus on treating individuals with simultaneous mental health and substance use disorders. The intertwined nature of addiction and mental health issues can intensify each other’s symptoms, complicating recovery. These centers provide a holistic treatment strategy addressing both conditions together, often encompassing thorough evaluations, a blend of therapeutic methods, family counseling, and post-treatment care.

    Levels Of Care

    Detoxification

    Detoxification (detox) is the process of clearing the body of drugs or alcohol that an individual has consumed. The purpose of detox is to safely manage withdrawal symptoms when someone stops taking drugs or alcohol. It denotes a clearing of toxins from the body of the patient who is acutely intoxicated and/or dependent on substances of abuse. Detoxification seeks to minimize the physical harm caused by the abuse of substances.

    Aftercare

    Aftercare is the continued support and care that individuals receive following the completion of their primary treatment program for substance abuse or addiction. This phase aims to aid individuals in maintaining their sobriety, improving personal skills and coping strategies, and integrating back into society. Aftercare can include ongoing therapy, support group meetings, education, and monitoring, which are crucial for preventing relapse and promoting long-term recovery. Through a combination of community support, accountability, and personal development, aftercare provides a structured pathway for individuals to continue their recovery journey in a supportive environment.

    Outpatient

    Outpatient programs cater to individuals who are in good medical condition and are not at a heightened risk of relapse, including those who have successfully finished their inpatient treatment. These programs usually build upon clients’ existing treatment strategies, providing ongoing addiction counseling and educational support for recovery. Individuals who enter outpatient care right after detoxification may also undergo medical and psychological evaluations, followed by the creation of personalized treatment plans. Most outpatient rehabilitation centers offer various levels of care tailored to meet each client’s specific needs.

    Payment Options

    • Private health insurance
    • Cash or self-payment
    • U.S. Department of VA funds
    • Medicare
    • Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
    • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    License and Accreditation

    • The Joint Commission

    Amenities

    • Residential setting
    • Private setting
    • Lakeside

    Published on: January 6th, 2025

    Updated on: January 7th, 2025

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