Medical and Legal
FAQS
Many of our visitors have questions related to legal and medical topics. To help, we’ve compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions, providing clear and reliable information to guide you through these important areas. Whether you’re seeking general guidance or specific insights, our goal is to make complex subjects easier to understand.
Will personal insurance be provided by JVA?
All John Volken Academy students at our Arizona, Utah, and Washington campuses are covered by state insurance, giving them access to medical care, necessary medications at no cost, and routine dental checkups and cleanings. Students at our Canada location may be covered under BC Medical or other provincial insurance programs—please verify your coverage prior to admission.
For students who have successfully completed our program, we offer transitional housing.
Do you accept individuals who are on probation or coming from jail/prison?
Yes, we accept individuals who are on probation as well as individuals coming here as an alternative sentence to jail.
Do you have professionals on staff?
Our program has been designed and developed by addiction professionals and healthy-living specialists. By combining the Therapeutic Community approach with professional guidance, our program is extremely effective and truly life-changing. Our program is diligently instituted through peer to peer participation with guidance and direction from our Program Directors and other paid staff.
Do you offer medical detox?
We do not offer medical detox. If you are interested in coming to the John Volken Academy and feel you may require medical detox, we will advise you to get the medical assistance you need before entering our program.
Am i allowed to smoke cigaretts?
All of our facilities are smoke-free environments, this includes vaping and smokeless tobacco. Nicotine products of any kind are not allowed at any of our facilities.