GENERAL MEDICAL AND SURGICAL provides an extensive range of Medical and Surgical services to veterans in central Iowa. Both inpatient and outpatient treatment is provided. Outpatient treatment is provided for most medical and surgical conditions. The Medical Center serves as an entry point to the VA Medical Care System where highly specialized medical treatment is required. Hospital admission for acute psychiatric conditions are generally referred to the VA Medical Center in Knoxville, Iowa.
ALCOHOL DETOXIFICATION UNIT (DETOX) offers inpatient medical detoxification treatment. Assessment and referral for continuing primary alcohol dependency treatment.
OUTPATIENT ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE DEPENDENCY TREATMENT PROGRAM provides Assessment, Evaluation, and Treatment for substance abuse issues.
MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC offers individual, group, couples, and family therapy; provides Psychiatric evaluation and prescription of medication; assessment of need for hospitalization; relaxation and stress management therapies; assistance in social and and financial emergencies; Psychological testing; support and guidance through emotional crisis situations.
DOMICILLIARY CARE FOR HOMELESS VETERANS provides transitional housing in a 4 phase clinical treatment program aimed at the rehabilitation of homeless veterans who are eligible for VA medical benefits and who meet the clinical and eligibility requirements of the program.
VISUAL IMPAIRMENT SERVICES includes specialty programs for blind and visually impaired veterans; including low vision and blind rehabilitation.
MEDICAL FOSTER CARE PROGRAM is an affordable alternative to long-term nursing home care, which includes one-on-one personal attention and care in a family setting with flexible daily routines, choices and stability. This is available to dependent, frail or chronically ill Veterans who cannot live independently due to physical or emotional limitations. Care includes: appropriate 24-hour supervision, medication management, and assistance with daily tasks. The MFH Care Team is available to provide guidance, training and assistance to the caregiver; caregivers are local individuals with appropriate training and Call Jan O'Briant at 515-699-5925 or 1-800-294-8387 ext. 5925.
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Committed to strengthening military families by connecting them with their neighbors, both individuals and organizations, to create vibrant communities of mutual support.
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Provides information and support to Veterans throughout Iowa.
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Advocates for and monitors the delivery of high quality and appropriate healthcare benefits and services. Assists in identifying and securing veterans benefits and other benefits for spinal cord injured and diseased veterans and others as appropriate. Promotes medical research to cure spinal cord dysfunction and other related problems. Educates society on the attitudinal, physical and legal barriers which confront persons with disabilities and influences the removal of those barriers. Provides information to and opportunities for health promotion, recreation, employment, sports, services and camaraderie for spinal cord injured and diseased veterans and others as appropriate. Provides for cooperation with and seek the support of other groups and individuals who share PVA's objectives.
NATIONAL OFFICE: Paralyzed Veterans of America - National Office 1875 Eye Street NW, Suite 1100, Washington, D.C. 20006.
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Therapists are able to provide services in person and via telehealth. Offers peer support groups in Omaha which individuals can access virtually. Also offers group DBT classes (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), trauma-informed yoga, and self-defense classes.
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