Substance Abuse Treatment Program
Department of Veterans Affairs Satellite Outpatient Clinic
1607 St. James Court
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
(850) 878-0191, Ext. 2152
The Substance Abuse Treatment Program (SATP) provides outpatient treatment for veterans with substance use disorders and continuing care for veterans who have already completed a substance abuse treatment program.
Program Philosophy
The program views substance abuse as a disease with biological, psychological, social and spiritual components. We believe that the chemically dependent person requires special rehabilitation techniques which focus on these components. We also believe that rehabilitation from substance abuse includes active participation of the patient and significant others, including spouse, family and friends.
Recovery from substance abuse is a life-long process. Involvement in the SATP is seen as the first step of the recovery process. Planning for continuing care begins with the patient's acceptance into the program. The program encourages and facilitates participation in support groups including Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA). The Clinic hosts a Narcotics Anonymous meeting at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday nights, a Cocaine Anonymous (CA) meeting at 7:30 on Wednesday nights and a Gamblers Anonymous (GA) meeting at 7:30 on Tuesday nights.
Treatment Program
The program provides all patients accepted for treatment the following services:
Services provided on an as needed basis include:
Services provided through referral to other VA providers include:
Program Staffing
The following services provide an interdisciplinary approach to patient care:
Procedure for Entering the Program
Veterans desiring services at the Clinic should report to the Clinic's Medical and Administrative Services Section (MAS) between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays in order to establish eligibility for services. Veterans establishing eligibility are encouraged to bring their DD214 to the Clinic in order to facilitate the process. After eligibility is established, an individual appointment with a Substance Abuse Treatment Program Staff member will be made in order to determine current needs. Veterans with or without third party insurance are eligible for services. Further information about the program may be obtained by calling (850) 878-0191, Ext. 2152
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