American Addiction Centers Names Oxford Treatment Center a Veterans Center of Excellence
May 16 2024 - 12:24PM
American Addiction Centers (AAC) has recognized Oxford 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.
Oxford achieved this distinction due to its longstanding
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, Oxford Treatment Center
is committed to advanced certification of its staff in Veterans
care services, a rarity among healthcare providers.
As a Veterans Center of Excellence, Oxford 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.
To learn more about The Rally Point: AAC program at Oxford,
visit
https://oxfordtreatment.com/addiction-treatment-ms/veteran-program/
Jarome Kirkland, the Veterans Coordinator and an Internationally
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ICADC) at Oxford Treatment
Center, emphasized the holistic approach of their program. “Our
program offers more specialized therapy than traditional addiction
treatment because we understand that Veterans have unique needs and
a unique culture,” said Kirkland.
The center provides Veterans-only groups twice a day, separate
housing for Veterans, and dedicated therapists and case managers
for Veterans. In addition to its comprehensive approach, Oxford
Treatment Center offers the following evidence-based therapies:
Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy,
Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), and
Medication Management. Group therapy sessions also cover topics
like PTSD education and anger management.
Moreover, Oxford Treatment Center stands out as one of the few
treatment centers nationwide to offer Psychotherapy Incorporating
Equine (PIE) sessions. Going beyond traditional equine therapy,
these sessions provide psychotherapy on horseback, offering a
unique and effective approach to healing.
Paige Havens, the Executive Director of Oxford Treatment Center,
expressed the treatment center's unwavering commitment to serving
our nation's heroes. “Our dedication to providing exceptional care
for Veterans is at the core of our mission,” said Havens. “With
AAC's recognition as a Veterans Center of Excellence, we continue
to lead the way in supporting Veterans on their journey to
recovery.”
About Oxford Treatment Center:Oxford Treatment
Center, an American Addiction Centers’ facility, is a leading
provider of addiction treatment services in Mississippi. With a
dedicated Veterans care team, evidence-based therapies, and
specialized programs, the center offers comprehensive care for
Veterans seeking recovery. Oxford Treatment Center is committed to
providing high-quality, compassionate treatment to individuals
struggling with addiction. To learn more, visit
oxfordtreatment.com.
Contact:Joy Sutton, Director of Corporate CommunicationsAmerican
Addiction Centersjsutton@contactaac.com615-587-7728