ABOUT G.V. (SONNY) MONTGOMERY VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER CHEMICAL DEPENDENCE TREATMENT PROGRAM
Located in Jackson, Mississippi, the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery Veterans Affairs Medical Center Chemical Dependence Treatment Program is a government organization representing approximately 3.2 percent of all treatment facilities in the state. The treatment center provides a comprehensive range of medical services for Veterans, including outpatient and inpatient programs for substance abuse and mental health disorders.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
As stated on the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs’ website, the program offers both primary and specialized outpatient services. In addition to substance abuse treatment, the treatment center provides radiation therapy, magnetic resonance imaging, hemodialysis, cardiac catheterization, sleep studies, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment, hematology/oncology, and rehabilitation programs.
The center also has specialized services for female veterans, and in addition to its 120-bed nursing home, it operates five community-based outpatient clinics and various outpatient programs designed to support aging veterans.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
At present, the facility does not provide information about its treatment staff. However, a Best-rehabs.com survey respondent gave the staff a five out of five rating for their level of experience.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
According to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs’ website, the location has 163 active hospital beds. The Best-rehabs.com survey respondent gave a four out of five rating for accommodations and amenities.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
As per 69 Google Reviews for G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, the average rating is 2.9 out of five stars, indicating mixed feedback. However, it should be noted that these reviews cover the entire medical center and not solely the Chemical Dependence Treatment Program. [1]
Several alumni have praised the treatment center and given it a five out of five star rating. For example, Keith wrote in a representative review, “Lots of caring nurses…very compassionate people taking care of our nation’s heroes.”
However, there are also negative reviews where individuals described the staff as rude, unorganized, and incompetent. One person commented on Google, “Need to revamp a lot of clinics and hire people who care about people more than a paycheck.”
WHAT STAFF SAY
According to the Best-rehabs.com survey respondent, the treatment effectiveness and family participation received four out of five stars. Counseling options were given a five-star rating, while holistic offerings received two stars. The respondent praised the staff psychologists, stating, “The staff psychologists were outstanding trainers and service providers. Dedicated well-trained staff. Inadequate funding from the federal government.”
FINANCING
At present, the facility does not provide information about the cost of treatment. However, the Best-rehabs.com survey respondent gave a five out of five rating when asked if the treatment was worth the cost.
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