American Addiction Centers Names Desert Hope Treatment Center a Veterans Center of Excellence
May 16 2024 - 2:03PM
American Addiction Centers (AAC) has recognized Desert Hope
Treatment Center as a Veterans Center of Excellence, highlighting
its commitment to providing high-quality, Veterans-focused care.
With over 18 million Veterans in the United States, AAC aims to
ensure that these heroes have access to top-notch treatment
centers. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, more
than one in ten Veterans have been diagnosed with a substance use
disorder, slightly higher than the general population. Deployment
often leads to unhealthy drinking and drug use among Veterans. To
address this issue, AAC launched the initiative to identify its
centers that excel in Veterans' addiction treatment.
Desert Hope achieved this distinction due to its long standing
connection with local Veterans Affairs as a community partner and
its dedication to evidence-based, trauma-informed care. The center
has appointed a specialized Veterans care team composed of Veterans
themselves, ensuring a deep understanding of the unique needs and
culture of these individuals. Additionally, Desert Hope Treatment
Center is committed to advanced certification of its staff in
Veterans care services, a rarity among healthcare providers.
"Our veterans have selflessly served our country, and it is our
honor to ensure they receive the highest quality care and support
as they navigate their recovery journey," said Kristin Berg,
Executive Director of Desert Hope Treatment Center.
As a Veterans Center of Excellence, Desert Hope Treatment Center
offers AAC's new program, The Rally Point: AAC.
This program utilizes a proprietary curriculum that addresses
mental health and trauma, empowering Veterans through a
mission-focused mindset approach with strength-based therapy and
positive psychology. Veterans also benefit from concierge services
for care coordination. In addition to its specialized Veterans
treatment, Desert Hope Treatment Center offers a wide range of
evidence-based therapies, including Motivational Interviewing and
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. The center also provides specialty
group services such as anger management classes, yoga, art therapy,
and PTSD education.
“Our program is designed to foster connection, understanding,
and camaraderie among Veterans as they navigate their path to
recovery,” says Lead Program Therapist Michelle Lamb. “We are proud
to offer daily veterans-only groups and specialized programming
where Veterans can find solace in knowing they are not alone and
can draw strength from their shared bond and common
experiences.”
To learn more about The Rally Point AAC program at Desert Hope,
visit
https://deserthopetreatment.com/las-vegas-program/veteran-program/
About Desert Hope Treatment Center:Desert
HopeTreatment Center treats patients who are struggling with drug
addiction, alcohol addiction and co-occurring mental/behavioral
health issues. For more information, visit
deserthopetreatment.com.
Contact:Joy Sutton, Director of Corporate CommunicationsAmerican
Addiction Centersjsutton@contactaac.com615-587-7728
To learn more about The Rally Point AAC program at Desert Hope,
visit https://deserthopetreatment.com/las-vegas-program/veteran-program/.
The center provides Veterans-only groups daily. In addition to
its specialized veterans treatment, Desert Hope Treatment Center
offers a wide range of evidence-based therapies, including
Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. The
center also provides specialty group services such as anger
management classes, yoga, art therapy, and PTSD education.