7901 Crestwood Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35210
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Birmingham VA Healthcare System – Birmingham East VA East Clinic is a public substance use treatment provider in Birmingham, Alabama, located at 7901 Crestwood Boulevard.
Levels of care offered here include residential (inpatient) treatment, intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, transitional or sober living housing, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and substance use disorder counseling. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for women, pregnant/postpartum women, men, seniors or older adults, and veterans.
Birmingham VA Healthcare System – Birmingham East VA East Clinic is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
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| Licensing & accreditation | The Joint Commission, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Federal Government |
Jefferson County, AL has 15 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 664,744 residents. 5 facilities in the county list detox services. 185 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 27.8 per 100,000 residents, compared with 17.8 statewide.
Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.
Birmingham VA Healthcare System – Birmingham East VA East Clinic lists the following levels of care: inpatient / residential, intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, sober living / transitional housing, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Birmingham VA Healthcare System – Birmingham East VA East Clinic accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
Birmingham VA Healthcare System – Birmingham East VA East Clinic does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Yes. Birmingham VA Healthcare System – Birmingham East VA East Clinic reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Birmingham VA Healthcare System – Birmingham East VA East Clinic accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, adult men, seniors or older adults, and veterans.
Jefferson County, AL has 15 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 664,744 residents: 5 list detox services, 13 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 5 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Birmingham VA Healthcare System – Birmingham East VA East Clinic is #2 of 10 ranked programs in Birmingham in our 2026 ranking, based on the StartDrugRehab Score (accreditation, levels of care, payment options, data completeness and patient ratings). Facilities cannot pay to change their rank.
Birmingham VA Healthcare System – Birmingham East VA East Clinic has a 3.4-star rating from 8 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Birmingham VA Healthcare System – Birmingham East VA East Clinic directly at 205-957-5300. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Birmingham VA Healthcare System – Birmingham East VA East Clinic. Our helpline is not affiliated with Birmingham VA Healthcare System – Birmingham East VA East Clinic.
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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. Logo courtesy of va.gov. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Birmingham VA Healthcare System – Birmingham East VA East Clinic.
