About Volunteers of America Substance Use Disorder Services
DetoxificationIndividuals who are actively abusing drugs and alcohol must be given a safe place to "detox."
This is most often a safe non-medical environment for withdrawal from drugs and alcohol.
Following detox, a certified drug and alcohol professional uses pre-treatment techniques and completes a comprehensive assessment to determine ongoing treatment needs.
Referrals to treatment or follow-up services are provided.
Intensive Outpatient ServicesIndividuals with addictions need to be able to access a wide variety of treatment models to meet the unique of their addictions.
One such treatment alternative approach is intensive outpatient treatment.
Individuals engaged in this type of treatment have been assessed to be able to engage in up to daily five-day per week treatment program and remain living in a community setting.
Day, evening and weekend programs are often available to address the need for individuals to maintain employment, vocational training or schooling during the in-patient phases of treatment.
These center-based programs serve a variety of populations including, women who are parenting children, persons with HIV/AIDS, parolees who are at risk, or who have already violated parole.
Residential TreatmentVolunteers of America has long served populations with co-occurring disorders of substance abuse and mental illness.
High quality in patient drug and alcohol treatment services are provided for both adults and youth referred by the criminal justice system.
Assisting Mothers with Substance Abuse IssuesVolunteers of America has long recognized the need to develop gender-specific models of treatment for women parenting children.
Children are often wounded and are in need of intensive therapy type services to overcome the trauma and chaos that is most often involved in the parents substance abuse.
Volunteers of America assists women to break the cycle of addiction while at the same time learning to become better parents.
Children are also considered in the treatment process and are given specialized materials to assist them living healthy lives.
Services: Adoption; After School Program; Children\'s Services; Clothing; Disability; Drug Abuse; Drug Treatment; Elderly; Food; Food Pantry; Foster Care; Group Home; Halfway House; Handicapped, Services for; H
Fees: None
Is this treatment center really free?
Most of the listings on this website are free; however, we decided it would also be helpful for our visitors to see sliding scale treatment centers (which are based on your income and you can qualify for free treatment) and low cost rehab centers for low income persons.
Tips on Choosing a Free Rehab Center in Alexandria, VA
Here are some additional tips:
- Ask about the center's admission process. What documentation do you need to provide? Is there a waiting list?
- Find out what the center's policies are on insurance and financial assistance. Will the center accept your insurance? Does the center offer financial assistance to patients who need it?
- Visit the center in person, if possible. This will give you a chance to meet the staff, see the facilities, and get a feel for the center's atmosphere.
- Talk to people who have been to the center. Ask them about their experiences and whether they would recommend the center to others.
Choosing a rehab center is an important decision. By following these tips, you can find a free rehab center in Alexandria, VA that is right for you.