Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital Review
Located in Bedford, Massachusetts, Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital is an expansive behavioral health hospital with a full range of medical and psychiatric programs. For clients struggling with addiction and co-occurring disorders, the facility provides an outpatient day treatment program for veterans which can also house residents for up to 14 days. The hospital is owned and operated through the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
Accommodations and Food
There are 40 beds available for clients who choose to stay on-site for the initial portion of the program. Both shared and private rooms with twin beds, storage space and basic decor are available and there are common areas with cable TV, outdoor walking paths, laundry facilities and a cafeteria. Throughout their stay, residents are served three well-balanced meals a day.
Treatment and Staff
Before beginning treatment, all incoming clients go through an initial intake and assessment to help staff members develop their treatment plans. Those in need of detox can do so on-site before continuing on to therapy. Though treatment protocols may vary, all participants attend both individual and group therapy with evidence-based practices including CBT, DBT and Motivational Interviewing (MI). Dual diagnosis support is available as well, including medication management. Programs are designed specifically with veterans’ needs in mind; this means that there’s an emphasis on life and vocational skills, trauma-informed care and addiction education. Throughout the program, all clients are also required to attend regular 12-step meetings.
The staff at Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital consists of MDs, RNs, psychiatrists, psychologists, LCSWs, LPCs and additional Master’s-level counselors.
Extras
The facility offers a standalone mental health counseling as well as a range of services specifically for geriatric clients. It also offers a shorter program—16 hours for relapse prevention—designed as a refresher course for between day treatment and aftercare.
In Summary
Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital is a well-rounded facility with a range of programs for veterans. Treatment is evidence-based and includes 12-step integration and dual diagnosis support. All programs have flexible lengths of stay and feature medical and psychiatric oversight. For those in the area who fit the appropriate demopraphic, Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital is a solid, affordable resource.
Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital Location
200 Springs Rd
Bedford, MA 01730
Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital Cost
Covered by military insurance. Reach Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital by phone at (781) 687-2000. Find Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital on Facebook
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