West Texas VA Healthcare Services - George H. O'Brien, Jr., MHRRTP
Waldorf, MD

West Texas VA Healthcare Services - George H. O'Brien, Jr., MHRRTP

Program Length

90 days

Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

The George H. O’Brien Jr. VA Medical Center in Big Spring, Texas helps veterans who struggle with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and substance use. They offer both inpatient and outpatient care, along with support for chronic pain and co-occurring mental health issues. Serving rural West Texas, they make care accessible through in-person and telehealth services. The center uses therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), group counseling, medication management, and trauma-informed care. These treatments help veterans manage symptoms, build healthy habits, and heal from trauma. Their team of doctors, therapists, and social workers work together to create a care plan that fits each person’s unique needs. Veterans can also access home-based care, peer support programs, and help with housing, jobs, or benefits. The center focuses on long-term wellness, not just short-term treatment. With services reaching over 30 counties, they make sure veterans—especially in rural areas—get the support they deserve close to home.

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Substance use treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Outpatient Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment Regular outpatient treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment

Buprenorphine used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source

In-network prescribing entity Other contracted prescribing entity

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

In-network prescribing entity Other contracted prescribing entity

Type of Opioid Treatment

Buprenorphine maintenance Prescribes buprenorphine Prescribes naltrexone Relapse prevention with naltrexone Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization

Pharmacotherapies

Acamprosate (Campral®) Disulfiram Buprenorphine sub-dermal implant Buprenorphine with naloxone Buprenorphine without naloxone Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable) Naltrexone (oral) Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) Medications for HIV treatment Medications for Hepatitis C treatment Lofexidine Clonidine Medications for pre-exposure to prophylaxis Medication for mental disorders Nicotine replacement Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation

Treatment Approaches

Anger management Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Contingency management/motivational incentives Motivational interviewing Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy Trauma-related counseling

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Medicare Medicaid Private health insurance Cash or self-payment

Payment Assistance Available

Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Comprehensive mental health assessment Comprehensive substance use assessment Interim services for clients Outreach to persons in the community Complete medical history/physical exam Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders Professional interventionist/educational consultant

Testing

Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing Drug or alcohol urine screening HIV testing STD testing TB screening Metabolic syndrome monitoring Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV) Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)

Transitional Services

Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge

Recovery Support Services

Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services Mentoring/peer support Employment counseling or training

Other Services

Treatment for other addiction disorder

Education and Counseling Services

HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support Hepatitis education, counseling, or support Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling Marital/couples counseling Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.) 

Medical Services

Hepatitis A (HAV) vaccination Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccination

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted

Adults Seniors

Sex Accepted

Female Male

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping permitted in designated area

Ancillary Services

Case management service Domestic violence services, including family or partner Early intervention for HIV Mental health services Social skills development Integrated primary care services Suicide prevention services

Contact Information

Address

11637 Terrace Drive, Suite 201, Waldorf, MD, 20602

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