Tomah VAMC Mental Health Service Line

500 East Veterans Street, Tomah, WI 54660

Est. 1947 2 care levels
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About Tomah VAMC Mental Health Service Line

  • Location: Tomah, WI
  • Levels of Care: Residential Rehab, Detox
  • Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
  • Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Life Skills and more
  • Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About Tomah VAMC Mental Health Service Line

Tomah VA Medical Center offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient care for Veterans, including mental health treatment, PTSD support, substance use recovery, and primary care. The campus also provides specialized services for LGBTQ+ Veterans, survivors of military sexual trauma, and those impacted by intimate partner violence, all within a supportive and trauma-informed environment.
The center’s approach includes evidence-based therapies like individual and group counseling, medication management, and residential rehabilitation. Programs are tailored to Veterans’ unique needs, helping them recover from addiction, manage trauma, and build emotional strength. Therapy is available both in person and virtually, making support more accessible.
Tomah VA offers a 24-hour residential program that addresses addiction, homelessness, and unemployment through therapeutic care and community support. Additional offerings include smoking cessation groups, dedicated LGBTQ+ health groups, and the Strength at Home program for those navigating relationship violence. Veterans also have access to van transportation for medical visits.

Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Tomah VAMC Mental Health Service Line provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Who This Center Serves

Men Men and Women Women Older Adults Young Adults LGBTQ+ Veterans

Services Offered

Substance use treatment Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient Outpatient Residential/24-hour residential
Veterans Affairs Medical Center or other VA healthcare facility
Chlorpromazine Fluphenazine Haloperidol Loxapine Perphenazine Pimozide Prochlorperazine Thiothixene Aripiprazole Asenapine Brexpiprazole Cariprazine Clozapine IIoperidone Lurasidone Olanzapine Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination Paliperidone Quetiapine Risperidone Ziprasidone Nicotine replacement Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Cognitive behavioral therapy Couples/family therapy Dialectical behavior therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy Group therapy Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment Individual psychotherapy Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Crisis intervention team Psychiatric emergency onsite services Psychiatric emergency walk-in services
Federal Government U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Medicare Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Private health insurance Cash or self-payment U.S. Department of VA funds
Veterans Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence Clients who have experienced trauma Persons with eating disorders Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Screening for tobacco use
HIV testing STD testing TB screening Metabolic syndrome monitoring Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV) Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV) Laboratory testing
Housing services Mentoring/peer support
Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Smoking not permitted
Young Adults Seniors
Vaping not permitted
Chronic disease/illness management Court-ordered outpatient treatment Diet and exercise counseling Family psychoeducation Intensive case management Illness management and recovery Psychosocial rehabilitation services Supported employment Supported housing Vocational rehabilitation services Case management service Integrated primary care services Suicide prevention services

What to Expect at Tomah VAMC Mental Health Service Line

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Understanding Your Treatment Options

Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

Tomah VAMC Mental Health Service Line offers 2 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress. This continuum-of-care model — moving from higher to lower intensity — is recommended by SAMHSA as the gold standard for addiction treatment.

The facility utilizes 9 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Tomah VAMC Mental Health Service Line works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Evidence-Based Individual Treatment Trauma Informed

Conditions & Substances Treated

Alcohol Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction Opioids Chronic Relapse Benzodiazepines Cocaine Heroin Methamphetamine

Verify Your Insurance Coverage

Free verification · Know your costs before you commit

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tomah VAMC Mental Health Service Line accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

Tomah VAMC Mental Health Service Line offers Residential Rehab, Detox, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Life Skills. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in WI or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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