Quick answers
- What is VA Central Western Massachusetts?
- VA Central Western Massachusetts is a treatment facility in Springfield, Massachusetts, listed in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory for substance use and mental health.
- Does VA Central Western Massachusetts accept Medicaid?
- Its SAMHSA listing names Medicaid among the payments it accepts. Ask whether it takes your Medicaid plan.
- Does VA Central Western Massachusetts accept Medicare?
- Its SAMHSA listing names Medicare among the payments it accepts.
- Does VA Central Western Massachusetts offer services in Spanish?
- Spanish is not among the language services in its SAMHSA listing. Call to ask about interpreters.
- Where is VA Central Western Massachusetts?
- 25 Bond Street, Springfield, MA 01104, in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- What is the phone number of VA Central Western Massachusetts?
- (413) 584-4040 ext. 6007, as listed by SAMHSA. Call to confirm services and hours.
Type of care and setting
| Type of care | Substance use treatment; Mental health treatment; Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious mental illness (SMI) in adults |
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| Service setting | Outpatient |
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| Facility type | Veterans Affairs Medical Center or other VA healthcare facility |
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| Emergency mental health services | Psychiatric emergency walk-in services |
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Who it serves
| Age groups accepted | Young Adults; Adults; Seniors |
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| Special programs or groups | Seniors or older adults; Veterans; Active duty military; Members of military families; Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients; Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Clients who have experienced trauma; Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI); Persons with Alzheimer's or dementia; Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI) |
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Payment and insurance
| Payment, insurance or funding accepted | Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; U.S. Department of VA funds |
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Treatment and services
| Treatment approaches | Cognitive behavioral therapy; Couples/family therapy; Group therapy; Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment; Individual psychotherapy; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy |
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| Medicines (pharmacotherapies) | Nicotine replacement; Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation; Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI |
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| Assessment and pre-treatment | Screening for tobacco use |
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| Testing | Laboratory testing |
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| Education and counseling services | Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling |
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| Ancillary services | Court-ordered outpatient treatment; Diet and exercise counseling; Family psychoeducation; Intensive case management; Supported employment; Supported housing; Vocational rehabilitation services; Case management service; Integrated primary care services; Suicide prevention services |
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| Recovery support services | Housing services; Mentoring/peer support |
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About the facility
| Facility operation | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Federal Government |
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| Smoking policy | Smoking not permitted |
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| Vaping policy | Vaping not permitted |
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As listed by the facility in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory. Ask the facility to confirm before you start. Sources
What to ask when you call
- Are you taking new clients, and how soon can I start?
- Do you accept my insurance or my Medicaid or Medicare plan? What will I pay?
- Which programs do you offer here (outpatient, intensive outpatient, residential, detox), and how long do they last?
- Do you offer medicines for alcohol or opioid use disorder, or do you work with someone who prescribes them?
- Is the program licensed or accredited, and by whom?
- Do you have staff who speak my language, or interpreters?
- Can family members take part?
A general checklist, not medical advice. For advice about your health, talk to a doctor or other health professional.
Other treatment centers nearby
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Nearest emergency rooms
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