The Substance Abuse Services Program is proud to be a part of the Behavioral VA Health Care Line at the Canandaigua Veterans Administration Medical Center in VISN2. Each Veterans Treatment is an individualized approach and is developed in conjunction with the Veterans Primary Therapist and the Treatment Team. Substance Abuse Services are offered through Outpatient Services to those Veterans residing in residential care either, within the Behavioral VA Health Domiciliary Program or in the community.
Treatment includes time limited scheduled classes, support groups and individualized therapy.
Primary Therapists work with Veterans in conjunction with the Behavioral Health Care Teams at the facility. Skills Spirituality Depression Management Residential Treatment for Substance Abuse is up to thirty-day duration while residing in a Domiciliary setting. Programs are scheduled daily and encourage self-motivation and responsibility on the part of the veteran. Emphasis is placed on substance abuse along with specific programs for the dual diagnosed veteran. Addition the veteran is offered Vocational Rehabilitative Services including Vocational Assessment and if indicated Job Placement or Educational opportunities.