A Warrior Approach to Veteran
Substance Use Recovery
Meeting where you are ~ Honoring where you’ve been ~ Empowering who you’re becoming
Welcome message by Dr. A. Tom Horvath, PhD,
Navy Veteran, Clinical Director
VVIOP is proud to be an approved Community Care Network Provider within the TriWest Healthcare Alliance
Breaking Through the Barriers
The Barriers to Care Veterans Know All Too Well
- Fear of being stigmatized as weak creates a deep reluctance to seeking help
- Mistrust of civilian providers who haven’t walked in their boots
- While in the military, Fear of being passed over for promotion for seeking help.
- Fear of having documentation in their medical records.
- Fear of losing security clearances for seeking help.
- Resistance to “powerless/surrender” recovery models that conflict with warrior identity
- Isolation in rural areas with limited access to specialized care
- Complex trauma and substance use requiring integrated treatment
Isolation is the Enemy
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Isolation clouds what gives meaning and purpose to life.
Isolation creates distance from others and robs us of hope.
Rejoin the familiarity and safety of your tribe to find your way back to a healthy life.
VVIOP is here to help.
The Numbers Tell the Story
50%
50% of Iraq/Afghanistan veterans have diagnosed mental health disorders
30%
Only 30% of veterans with substance use disorders receive proper treatment
53%
53% increase in veteran overdose deaths (2010-2019)
70%
70% of homeless veterans struggle with substance abuse
The statistics are sobering: Rural veterans face a 28% higher suicide rate than their urban counterparts, with rates reaching 48.9 per 100,000 compared to 38.1 in urban areas.
The Numbers Tell the Story
50%
50% of Iraq/Afghanistan veterans have diagnosed mental health disorders
30%
Only 30% of veterans with substance use disorders receive proper treatment
53%
53% increase in veteran overdose deaths (2010-2019)
70%
70% of homeless veterans struggle with substance abuse
The statistics are sobering: Rural veterans face a 28% higher suicide rate than their urban counterparts, with rates reaching 48.9 per 100,000 compared to 38.1 in urban areas.
Strength Over Surrender
VVIOP offers a modern day alternative to traditional 12-step programs — rooted in strength, choice, and clarity.
This Warrior Approach integrates the SMART Recovery model — a self-empowerment, choice-based alternative to the conventional 12-step system — tailored for Veterans. It replaces the idea of powerlessness and surrender to a higher power with a focus on personal responsibility, resilience, and self-leadership.
Introducing VVIOP: Veterans Virtual
Intensive Outpatient Program
A groundbreaking, evidence-based program specifically designed for Veterans to address the barriers to care that have historically prevented successful treatment engagement and recovery.
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