Central Texas VA Healthcare System – Olin E Teague VA Center provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 1901 South 1st Street in Temple, Texas. It is a VA provider. The Olin E Teague VA Center program is operated by Central Texas VA Healthcare System.
Patients can access detox (medically supervised withdrawal), residential (inpatient) treatment, hospital inpatient care, intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Central Texas VA Healthcare System – Olin E Teague VA Center accepts Medicare, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for veterans, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders, and clients with HIV or AIDS. Services are available in Spanish. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.
Central Texas VA Healthcare System – Olin E Teague VA Center is accredited by The Joint Commission.
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.