Amarillo VA Healthcare System is a VA substance use treatment provider in Amarillo, Texas, located at 6010 Amarillo Boulevard West.
Its services include detox (medically supervised withdrawal), residential (inpatient) treatment, hospital inpatient care, intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Amarillo VA Healthcare System accepts government funding for substance use treatment. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for young adults, pregnant/postpartum women, seniors or older adults, and veterans. Services are available in Spanish.
Amarillo VA Healthcare System is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the Federally Qualified Health Center and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.