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James H Quillen VAMC

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Overview

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Hospital-based, veteran-focused treatment addresses addiction and mental health concerns within a Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) medical center. Care addresses substance use alongside PTSD, depression, anxiety, military sexual trauma, and physical health needs. Clients may be able to receive withdrawal management (detox), residential and outpatient care, and medications for addiction treatment (MAT). Trauma-related counseling may be available, as well as individual, group, family, and couples therapy. Residential programs can also support housing stability, education, employment, and resources to help clients reintegrate with the community.

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Mountain Home, TN 37684

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Ages Served

  • Adults (Ages 26-64)
  • Young Adults (Ages 18-25)

Genders Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Languages Served

  • Sign language
  • English

Treatment

  • Hospital inpatient detoxification
  • Hospital inpatient treatment
  • Long-term residential
  • Outpatient (methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment)
  • Outpatient detoxification
  • Regular outpatient treatment
  • Short-term residential

Special Programs

  • Adult men
  • Adult women
  • Military families
  • Past domestic violence
  • Past sexual abuse
  • Past trauma
  • Mental health disorders
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Pregnant/postpartum
  • Veterans
  • Pain management
  • Seniors
  • Young adults

Residential care and practical support

Residential care takes place in a 24-hour monitored therapeutic and educational setting for clients experiencing substance use or mental health concerns, homelessness, or unemployment. Support may also be available through housing services, case management, peer mentoring, social skills development, employment counseling or training, and vocational or educational assistance. During addiction treatment, clients may also have access to primary care, psychiatry, PTSD services, women’s health, pharmacy services, and suicide prevention.

Treatment and medication options

Care may be available in hospital, residential, and outpatient settings, including withdrawal management. Medications for addiction treatment (MAT) may include buprenorphine and naltrexone for opioid use and acamprosate, disulfiram, and naltrexone for alcohol use. Clients receiving counseling may take part in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, contingency management, trauma-related counseling, relapse prevention, the Matrix model, and 12-Step facilitation.

Counseling and continued support

Clients may take part in individual, group, family, and couples therapies to help them address substance use, trauma, and relationship concerns. Discharge planning takes place during treatment and can connect clients with ongoing support, aftercare, various self-help groups, naloxone, and overdose education. Follow-up services may help monitor progress after the client has completed formal treatment. Telehealth may provide continued access to mental health and other VA services from the comfort of home.

Transportation and VA eligibility

Eligible clients traveling for VA-approved treatment may qualify for mileage reimbursement or receive help making transportation arrangements. A 24/7 emergency department and around-the-clock nurse advice line may provide access to support outside regular appointment hours. Care is for veterans, and eligibility may need to be confirmed prior to treatment.

Facility transparency

  • Verified by Start Your Recovery: On September 16, 2026, our research team conducted a comprehensive review of this facility's advertising claims, registrations from public health departments, national accrediting bodies, and SAMHSA.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • TRICARE
  • Some Private Insurance

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.


Financial Assistance

  • Does not offer Free
  • Does not offer Payment assistance
  • Does not offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Hospital inpatient detoxification
  • Hospital inpatient treatment
  • Long-term residential
  • Outpatient (methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment)
  • Outpatient detoxification
  • Regular outpatient treatment
  • Short-term residential

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Anger control support
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Incentive-based therapy
  • Matrix Model program
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Acupuncture therapy
  • Case management support
  • Domestic violence support
  • Help with transportation
  • HIV early intervention services
  • Mental health support
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • Couples counseling
  • Family therapy
  • General health education services
  • Group therapy
  • Hepatitis education and support
  • HIV/AIDS education and support
  • Job training and educational support
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education
  • Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education
  • Post-discharge follow-up

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Community outreach and support
  • Comprehensive health checkup
  • Hepatitis B testing
  • Hepatitis C testing
  • Intervention and education support
  • Mental health assessment
  • Mental health screening
  • Monitoring for metabolic syndrome
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Temporary support for clients
  • Testing for HIV
  • Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Tuberculosis screening
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Activities

  • Yoga
  • Job training
  • Spiritual or faith-based services

Policies

  • No smoking allowed
  • No vaping allowed

Ownership Type

  • Government (Department of Veterans Affairs)
  • Government (Federal)

Quality and Trust

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How we research treatment facilities

Across the site, our team has conducted over 1,000 pre-admissions calls to better understand the patient experience, interviewed facility clinical leaders, performed facility background checks, and compared our information against trusted public data sources.

Our research process begins with data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), accrediting bodies including The Joint Commission and CARF, government licensing agencies, and other trusted sources. From there, our team conducts significant original research, including:

- Pre-admissions calls: We speak with admissions staff to get a candid picture of patient experience.

- Background checks: We review complaints from past clients, media reports, actions taken by accrediting bodies, and positive recognition from notable organizations.

- Clinical interviews: We have in-depth conversations with clinical leadership, often lasting up to one hour, that give us a better understanding of clinical care.

- Data partnerships: We ingest and analyze exclusive data that provides information about in-network insurance status, cost, and more.

Research varies by facility. Each facility profile shows which research steps we completed and when each step was last performed. Learn more about our research process and background checks.

How we evaluate treatment facilities

These data help us develop a Trust Score for each facility—a simple letter grade that helps you assess how much confidence to place in a facility based on the information available to us. Trust Score considers accreditation, operating history, notable recognition, and concerns identified during our background check. Our Trust Score is an objective rating that is never influenced by advertiser payment. Learn more about our Trust Score methodology.

Important disclaimer

We cannot guarantee the quality of treatment at any facility. We cannot independently confirm the accuracy of every data point, and some information may become outdated or change over time. A Trust Score is a starting point, not a guarantee of treatment quality or outcomes. Please contact us if you would like to update or correct facility information.