Volunteers of America

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

Yes. Volunteers of America reports offering medically supervised detox for cocaine, which means medical staff support you while your body adjusts, as safely and comfortably as possible.

Yes. Volunteers of America reports offering medically supervised detox for methamphetamine, which means medical staff support you while your body adjusts, as safely and comfortably as possible.

Volunteers of America 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.

Volunteers of America 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; trauma-related counseling, therapy that addresses painful past experiences at your pace, because trauma and substance use are often connected; 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; substance use counseling, regular sessions with a counselor focused on your recovery.

Yes. Volunteers of America reports offering trauma-related counseling, therapy that addresses painful past experiences at your pace, because trauma and substance use are often connected.

Yes. Volunteers of America reports offering beds so your children can stay with you during residential treatment.

That doesn't have to stop you. Volunteers of America reports offering transportation assistance, help getting to and from treatment.

Possibly, yes. Volunteers of America reports offering housing services, help finding or keeping a stable place to live.

Yes. Volunteers of America 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.

Treatment doesn't just stop when your program ends. Volunteers of America 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; a recovery coach, a trained guide who supports your day-to-day recovery; peer mentoring, support from people who have been through recovery themselves.

Yes, in designated areas. Volunteers of America allows smoking in set areas, not everywhere on site. Vaping is not permitted.

Volunteers of America reports serving women. 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.

Volunteers of America reports serving young adults and adults.

Yes. Volunteers of America reports offering telehealth, which means treatment by video or phone from wherever you are.