Hampton VAMC

Yes. Hampton VAMC reports offering medically supervised detox for alcohol, which means medical staff support you while your body adjusts, as safely and comfortably as possible. A note on safety: stopping alcohol or benzodiazepines suddenly on your own can be dangerous. Medically supervised detox exists so your body can adjust safely with medical staff nearby. If you're thinking about stopping, talk to a medical professional first.

Yes. Hampton VAMC reports offering medically supervised detox for opioids, which means medical staff support you while your body adjusts, as safely and comfortably as possible.

Hampton VAMC reports using: buprenorphine, often known as Suboxone, which reduces opioid cravings and withdrawal so you can focus on recovery; extended-release naltrexone, often known as Vivitrol, a once-monthly shot that blocks the effects of opioids and can reduce alcohol cravings; oral naltrexone, a daily pill that can reduce alcohol cravings or block the effects of opioids; acamprosate, which helps your brain settle after you stop drinking, easing things like restlessness and trouble sleeping; nicotine replacement, like patches or gum, to help with quitting smoking or vaping; non-nicotine medications that support quitting smoking or tobacco.

Hampton VAMC reports offering: cognitive behavioral therapy, a talk therapy that helps you notice and change the thought patterns that lead to substance use; motivational interviewing, a counseling style that helps you find your own reasons to change, without lectures or judgment; contingency management, a program that gives real rewards, like vouchers, for staying in treatment; 12-step facilitation, structured counseling built around the 12 steps, similar to AA or NA, guided by a professional; relapse prevention, which helps you spot your triggers early and make a plan so a hard moment doesn't undo your progress; the Matrix Model, a structured program that combines therapy, education, and family support, often used for cocaine or methamphetamine use; anger management, practical skills for noticing anger early and cooling it down; brief intervention, a short, focused conversation about your substance use and possible next steps; substance use counseling, regular sessions with a counselor focused on your recovery.

That doesn't have to stop you. Hampton VAMC reports offering transportation assistance, help getting to and from treatment.

Possibly, yes. Hampton VAMC reports offering housing services, help finding or keeping a stable place to live.

Yes. Hampton VAMC reports offering employment counseling or training, help finding work or building job skills; job and school support, like help building work skills, finding a job, or finishing your education.

Yes. Hampton VAMC reports offering integrated primary care, which means regular medical care in the same place as your treatment.

Treatment doesn't just stop when your program ends. Hampton VAMC reports offering: discharge planning, a concrete plan made with you before you leave; aftercare and continuing care, ongoing support after your main program ends; follow-up after discharge, check-ins to see how you're doing; self-help groups, peer meetings like AA, NA, or SMART Recovery; peer mentoring, support from people who have been through recovery themselves.

Yes. Hampton VAMC reports offering naloxone and overdose education. Naloxone is a medicine that can reverse an opioid overdose.

No. Smoking is not permitted at Hampton VAMC. Vaping is not permitted.

Hampton VAMC reports serving women and men. If you're not sure whether a program is the right fit for you, call and ask. It's a normal question and they hear it every day.

Hampton VAMC reports serving young adults and adults.

Yes. Hampton VAMC reports offering telehealth, which means treatment by video or phone from wherever you are.