VA Clinic RiverHead

About VA Clinic RiverHead

Welcome to the Northport VA Riverhead Clinic. We offer a variety of services to help those struggling with addiction and mental health issues. We have an alcohol rehab program, a dual diagnosis program, an opioid addiction program, and an adult program. We also offer elderly rehab, LGBTQ friendly rehab, military rehab, men’s rehab, women’s rehab, and young adult rehab. We have inpatient and outpatient rehab, as well as detox and intervention services. We offer cognitive behavioral therapy, creative arts therapy, experiential therapy, family therapy, group therapy, individual therapy, and trauma therapy. Thank you for considering us as you begin your journey to recovery.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Alcohol Rehab
Alcohol rehab in New York helps clients find the motivation to make a change and gives them the tools to achieve long-term sobriety. Alcohol programs address the mental, emotional, and relational issues that may contribute to addiction. You’ll learn to build a new support network that supports your long-term sobriety.
Dual Diagnosis
People with a dual diagnosis may be using substances to self-medicate. A high-quality rehab in New York can address both issues and help you reach recovery. Along with traditional evidence-based substance use treatment, clients may receive mental health counseling, medication, peer support, and other tools to help them manage their mental health.
Opioid Addiction
A treatment program in New York can give you the tools and skills you need to overcome opioid addiction and reclaim your life. These treatment programs offer detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care. You may receive individual, group, and family counseling, peer support, and classes in essential life skills.
Adult Program
Adult programs in New York address a wide range of substance use issues while also helping clients with concerns such as raising children or building a career. Along with traditional evidence-based treatment, clients may receive employment support, parenting classes, and help securing housing.
Senior Rehab
For those who are older, a senior rehab in New York can give you the understanding and safety you need to break free from addiction. Along with traditional evidence-based treatment, clients may receive peer support, pain management education, and referrals to social services that can help with challenging aspects of daily life.
LGBTQ Friendly Rehab
For those who identify as LGBTQ+, an LGBTQ+ friendly rehab in New York can give you the understanding and safety you need to break free from addiction. LGBTQ+ friendly programs may include detox, inpatient treatment, outpatient care, aftercare services, and more. They will be tailored to take into account your unique individual needs.
Military Rehab
Finding a military rehab in New York can make all the difference in helping you overcome substance use if you’re a veteran or service member. Along with traditional evidence-based treatment, clients may receive trauma-focused care, peer support, help with PTSD, and classes in overcoming other specific challenges.
Men's Rehab
A men’s rehab in New York addresses the unique needs men have and allows them to build relationships in a gender-specific environment. Along with traditional evidence-based treatment, clients may receive education on topics relevant to men, such as fatherhood, healthy relationships, emotional vulnerability, and more.
Women's Rehab
Those who join a women’s rehab program in New York are given training in key life skills to help them address their unique challenges. Along with traditional evidence-based treatment, clients may receive help with childcare, classes in parenting, and advice about being a working mother and building healthy relationships.
Young Adult Rehab
When people join a young adult rehab in New York, they learn key life skills while receiving treatment. Along with traditional evidence-based treatment, clients may receive educational support, employment training, and help securing housing.
Veterans & Military
As a VA facility, the Riverhead VA Clinic serves Veterans exclusively, offering primary care, mental health services, and referrals to substance use treatment through the VA Northport health system.
Medication-Assisted Treatment
The clinic offers medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction, combining medication with counseling and behavioral therapies for Veterans in the Riverhead, New York area.
Telehealth Services
Veterans unable to visit the Riverhead location can access care through telehealth and VA Video Connect, allowing outpatient follow-up and mental health appointments from home.
Dual Diagnosis Support
The Riverhead VA Clinic offers integrated treatment for Veterans facing both substance use problems and mental health conditions such as PTSD, depression, or anxiety.
Same-Day Crisis Services
Same-day services are available for Veterans experiencing a crisis or in need of urgent mental health care, ensuring timely access to support through the Riverhead VA Clinic.

Insurance Coverage

Self-pay options
There are many ways to pay for rehab in New York, including self-pay. When you pay yourself, you have maximum flexibility to choose the center you most prefer. You can write a check, get a medical loan from a bank or credit union, or send money electronically. The fee structure may vary depending on the level of care.
Private insurance
There are many ways to pay for rehab in New York. One option is private insurance. Your insurance plan can pay for some or all of the costs of rehab, especially if you choose a center that’s in the plan’s network. Be sure to check with the insurer to get full details.
Military insurance
If you have military insurance in New York, you can use your coverage to help pay for rehab treatment. Contact your insurer to get details about coverage and out-of-pocket costs, such as deductibles and copayments.
Medicare
In New York, using Medicare to pay for rehab can allow you to get the care you need. Plans vary, so be sure to get all the details before you start treatment. You may have out-of-pocket costs such as deductibles and copays.
Financial aid
Those wondering how to pay for rehab in New York may benefit from looking for financial aid programs. You may be able to find aid through community groups in your area, and individual treatment centers may offer grants and scholarships as well.
Sliding scale payment assistance
Finding a rehab in New York with a sliding scale payment plan can help make treatment more affordable. You qualify for a lower fee for detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care based on your income and family size.

Levels of Care

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Detox Treatment
Alcohol and drug rehab in New York generally starts with detox, which lets you start fresh on building a new life. A medical detox program will provide 24/7 supervision by medical staff who can treat withdrawal symptoms with FDA-approved medication and other treatments.
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Inpatient Rehab
Inpatient treatment in New York is led by professionals who help you build new habits and skills to live a substance-free life. Residential treatment allows you to build new relationships and begin to learn how to enjoy life without substance use.
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Outpatient Rehab
Riverhead VA Clinic provides outpatient treatment and counseling for substance use problems, with access to VA Northport specialty care for Veterans in Riverhead, New York, needing ongoing support.
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Aftercare Support
In New York, aftercare allows you to access additional resources and support to help you avoid relapse after treatment. The end of treatment is far from the end of the story, so take advantage of aftercare resources such as sober living, 12-step and other support groups, peer coaching, and more.
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Intervention Services
Intervention services in New York provide the support and guidance you need to encourage a loved one to get addiction treatment. This process includes planning and facilitating the intervention, creating a treatment plan for your loved one, and escorting them to a high-quality drug rehab program.

Therapies

Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy in New York involves being aware of how your thoughts are connected to your feelings and behavior. CBT is a common part of evidence-based treatment programs and may be a part of inpatient treatment, outpatient care, or both. CBT can be empowering as you learn to manage your thoughts and emotions rather than being overwhelmed by them.
Creative Arts Therapy
Receiving creative arts therapy in New York helps you express deep-rooted emotions, process trauma, and learn how to create a better life for yourself. Creative arts therapy is a complement to traditional evidence-based treatment approaches, and may be a part of inpatient treatment, outpatient care, or both.
Experiential Therapy
When you’re struggling with addiction in New York, nontraditional approaches can help you heal. Experiential therapy, which uses hands-on activities to work through emotions, is one example. Experiential therapy is commonly part of inpatient or intensive outpatient treatment and may be used to help with skill-building, addressing trauma, and managing substance use triggers.
Family Therapy
Many people have challenging family backgrounds, and addiction can create unhealthy dynamics as well. Family therapy in New York allows you to address these concerns. Some of the topics covered in family therapy include improving communication, developing healthy coping skills, avoiding codependency and enablement, and learning to support each other in healthy ways that foster recovery from addiction.
Group Therapy
It’s easy to feel isolated when you battle addiction, but group therapy in New York can show you you’re not alone. Group therapy is a normal part of evidence-based treatment programs, and may be a part of inpatient treatment, outpatient care, or both. Topics include addiction education, sharing of experiences, and learning new skills.
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy in New York can provide professional support and accountability as you work through substance use treatment. Individual therapy is a common part of both inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment and may be used to help with skill-building, overcoming trauma, and creating a substance-free lifestyle.
Trauma Therapy
Trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event, and some people use substances to numb those emotions. Trauma-informed therapy in New York can help you address what happened and consciously create a healthier response. Trauma-informed therapy sessions generally last 60 to 90 minutes and may include discussing a specific event, talking about emotional triggers, and learning emotional regulation and cognitive restructuring skills.
Individual Counseling
The Riverhead VA Clinic offers individual counseling for Veterans facing substance use problems, connecting them with VA Northport specialty care for ongoing outpatient support and follow-up treatment.
Group Counseling
Group counseling sessions are available for Veterans dealing with substance use disorders, giving those served by the Riverhead VA Clinic a peer-based setting for outpatient recovery support.
Evidence-Based Mental Health Therapy
The clinic connects Veterans to evidence-based therapies for PTSD, depression, and anxiety, supporting integrated treatment for those with co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions.