<div class='portal_accordion' id='portal_accordion-1'><script crossorigin type='application/json'>{"props":{"title":"Step 1: Reach Out to Get Admissions Information"},"children":"<p>You can call us, toll-free, anytime 24\/7 at <a href=\"tel:18889028387\">888-902-VETS<\/a> and speak directly to one of our Admissions Navigators\u2014many of whom are in recovery, so they know what it\u2019s like to be on your end of the phone.<\/p>\n<p>Another option includes filling in the insurance verification form on this page. Completing this form does not mean you are obligated to enter treatment with us. Instead, it allows our Admissions Navigator to contact your insurance provider directly to find out if you are in-network at one of our facilities, the specifics your plan covers, and more. All information entered is strictly confidential and no information is shared with your insurance provider by filling in the form. After that, the Admissions Navigator can call you to discuss your treatment options and next steps.<\/p>\n<p>A number of our facilities also work with the VA and some are also in-network with <a href=\"https:\/\/americanaddictioncenters.org\/insurance-coverage\/tricare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TRICARE<\/a>\u00a0as well.<\/p>\n<p>If you do not currently have insurance coverage, look into <a href=\"https:\/\/americanaddictioncenters.org\/insurance-coverage\/va-benefits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VA benefits<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, AAC can help the family members of Veterans, too. Some insurance plans provide benefits for Veteran spouses and children such as the TRICARE Prime plan. If you need family coverage and don\u2019t currently have it, talk to an insurance specialist who can help you find the plan that best suits your needs. Our Admissions Navigators can help put you in touch with an insurance specialist.<\/p>\n<p>Your Admissions Navigator will ask you questions about your current situation and needs. Every one of our compassionate and experienced Admissions Navigators thoroughly understands the disease of addiction, and they empathize with your situation. The information you provide is kept completely confidential but helps the Navigator assess your clinical needs and understand the logistics of helping you or your loved one get into treatment.<\/p>\n<p>The Admissions Navigator may ask questions similar to the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is your current state of well-being or mental state?<\/li>\n<li>Describe the environment where you currently reside.<\/li>\n<li>Discuss your own or your loved one\u2019s drug or alcohol use.<\/li>\n<li>Do you or a loved one suffer from other known mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, or PTSD?<\/li>\n<li>Do you have any physical limitations?<\/li>\n<li>Do you have any existing medical conditions?<\/li>\n<li>What is your insurance information?<\/li>\n<li>If not using insurance, how do you plan to pay for treatment?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n"}</script></div><div class='portal_accordion' id='portal_accordion-2'><script crossorigin type='application/json'>{"props":{"title":"Step 2: Receive a Personalized Treatment Recommendation"},"children":"<\/p>\n<p>Treatment looks different for everyone and should address all your needs. Therefore, based on your answers to these questions and more, the Admissions Navigator will help you determine which AAC facility is most appropriate for your situation and will start to develop your personalized action plan. For instance, the best option for you may provide services specifically for Veterans and treat co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.<\/p>\n<p>\n"}</script></div><div class='portal_accordion' id='portal_accordion-3'><script crossorigin type='application/json'>{"props":{"title":"Step 3: Prepare for Treatment"},"children":"<\/p>\n<p>After reviewing your treatment plan and making the decision to move forward, your Admissions Navigator will schedule your admission day and provide you with everything you need to prepare, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A packing list.<\/li>\n<li>A travel schedule.<\/li>\n<li>Any other assistance you may need to get to treatment safely and successfully.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n"}</script></div><div class='portal_accordion' id='portal_accordion-4'><script crossorigin type='application/json'>{"props":{"title":"Step 4: Arrive at the Facility"},"children":"<\/p>\n<p class=\"FirstParagraph\">Upon arrival at the facility, you will be met by one\u00a0of our compassionate team members. They will guide you through your initial medical screening and help get you settled so that you can begin treatment and your journey to recovery.<\/p>\n<p>\n"}</script></div></p>


What is the Treatment Admissions Process for Veterans?

<p>The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recognizes the importance of timely and convenient mental health and substance misuse treatment for Veterans.<sup>1</sup></p>
<p>Through the MISSION Act, the VA allows eligible Veterans, who need treatment but cannot access treatment at a VA facility, to find the help they require from non-VA providers in the VA’s community care network.<sup>1</sup> Community care providers are medical and mental health professionals outside the VA healthcare system who are permitted to render services to Veterans through the <a href="https://americanaddictioncenters.org/veterans/aac-community-care-provider" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Community Care program</a>.<sup>2 </sup>AAC is part of the VA’s community care network.</p>
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AAC and the VA Referrals Process

<div class='portal_accordion' id='portal_accordion-9'><script crossorigin type='application/json'>{"props":{"title":"Salute to Recovery Program"},"children":"<p>AAC\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/americanaddictioncenters.org\/veterans\/salute-to-recovery-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Salute to Recovery<\/a> program was created specifically for Veterans and first responders to provide a safe place for healing built on camaraderie, trust, and evidence-based therapies.<\/p>\n<p>Among Veterans seeking care for the first time, close to 11% meet the criteria for a substance use disorder (SUD), the clinical term for addiction. Additionally, Veterans with a SUD often also have a co-occurring mental health disorder\u2014such as PTSD, depression, and anxiety.<sup>3<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>AAC connects Veterans with staff and peers who understand Veterans&#8217; unique challenges.<\/p>\n<p>\n"}</script></div><div class='portal_accordion' id='portal_accordion-10'><script crossorigin type='application/json'>{"props":{"title":"Aftercare and Alumni Support"},"children":"<\/p>\n<p>Addiction and mental health treatment is only the beginning of the recovery journey in AAC\u2019s Salute to Recovery program. We make it our duty to set Veterans up for future success and lasting recovery by providing them with the tools they need\u2014from housing help to an alumni program that keeps Veterans connected to their AAC support system.<\/p>\n<p>Graduating from an AAC program means you\u2019re automatically part of AAC\u2019s extended alumni family, a group of individuals who know firsthand what life is like before, during, and after treatment. Being able to lean on another person\u2014who innately understands the struggles you\u2019ve overcome and continue to battle\u2014is key to sustained recovery. That\u2019s why our alumni program includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Invitations to planned outings and activities.<\/li>\n<li>Regular check-ins, encouragement, and phone calls with Alumni Ambassadors and peers near you.<\/li>\n<li>Opportunities to involve supportive family and friends in your recovery process.<\/li>\n<li>Mutual-help meetings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n"}</script></div><div class='portal_accordion' id='portal_accordion-11'><script crossorigin type='application/json'>{"props":{"title":"AAC Facilities with Salute to Recovery Program"},"children":"<\/p>\n<p class=\"FirstParagraph\">While AAC welcomes Veterans to all its treatment facilities, the treatment centers with specialized programs for Veterans and first responders include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deserthopetreatment.com\/las-vegas-program\/salute-to-recovery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Desert Hope<\/a> in Las Vegas, Nevada.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/recoveryfirst.org\/addiction-treatment-florida\/veteran-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recovery First<\/a> in Hollywood, Florida.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/riveroakstreatment.com\/addiction-recovery-tampa\/first-responders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">River Oaks<\/a> in Tampa, Florida.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/adcare.com\/programs\/rehab-for-veterans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AdCare Hospital<\/a> in Worcester, Massachusetts.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordtreatment.com\/addiction-treatment-ms\/salute-to-recovery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oxford Treatment Center<\/a> in Etta, Mississippi.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sunrisehouse.com\/addiction-treatment-new-jersey\/salute-to-recovery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sunrise House Treatment Center<\/a> in Lafayette, New Jersey.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greenhousetreatment.com\/addiction-treatment-services-dallas\/salute-to-recovery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greenhouse Treatment Center<\/a> in Grand Prairie, Texas.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/adcare.com\/programs\/rehab-for-veterans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AdCare Hospital<\/a> in North Kingstown, Rhode Island.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n"}</script></div></p>
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AAC’s Specialized Programs for Veterans and Treatment Centers

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<p style="text-align: center;">Hear firsthand from AAC alumni from the Salute to Recovery program.</p>
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<li>U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (2019). <a href="https://www.va.gov/communitycare/docs/pubfiles/factsheets/VA-FS_Getting_Care.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Veteran community care appointments and getting care</em></a><em>.</em></li>
<li>U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Administration. (2019). <a href="https://www.va.gov/COMMUNITYCARE/docs/pubfiles/factsheets/VHA-FS_MISSION-Act.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Veteran Community Care general information</em></a>.</li>
<li>National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2019, October 23). <em><a href="https://www.va.gov/COMMUNITYCARE/programs/veterans/General_Care.asp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Substance Use and Military Life DrugFacts</a></em>.</li>
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Wendy Manwarren Generes is a Senior Web Editor at American Addiction Centers (AAC). With almost 20 years of professional editing experience, she’s worked for several national consumer publications, written on a range of topics—from health and wellness to home and garden—and lead regional editorial teams.

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