4800 Memorial Drive, Waco, TX 76711
Central Texas VA Healthcare System – Waco VA Medical Center is a VA substance use treatment provider in Waco, Texas, located at 4800 Memorial Drive. The Waco VA Medical Center program is operated by Central Texas VA Healthcare System.
Patients can access detox (medically supervised withdrawal), residential (inpatient) treatment, 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.
For payment, the facility accepts Medicare, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for veterans, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders, and clients with HIV or AIDS. Services are available in Spanish. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.
Central Texas VA Healthcare System – Waco VA Medical Center is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and The Joint Commission.
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.
| Licensing & accreditation | Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), The Joint Commission |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Language services | Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing, Spanish |
| Operated by | Federal Government, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
Central Texas VA Healthcare System – Waco VA Medical Center lists the following levels of care: detox, inpatient / residential, intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Central Texas VA Healthcare System – Waco VA Medical Center accepts medicare, military insurance (tricare), private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (877) 847-2855 for a free benefits check.
Yes. Central Texas VA Healthcare System – Waco VA Medical Center provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, cocaine detoxification, methamphetamines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.
Yes. Central Texas VA Healthcare System – Waco VA Medical Center reports accreditation from The Joint Commission and CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Central Texas VA Healthcare System – Waco VA Medical Center accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adult women, veterans, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders, and clients with hiv or aids.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Central Texas VA Healthcare System – Waco VA Medical Center directly at 254-297-3050. To compare Central Texas VA Healthcare System – Waco VA Medical Center with other options and verify your insurance, call our admissions helpline at (877) 847-2855. Our helpline is not affiliated with Central Texas VA Healthcare System – Waco VA Medical Center.
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CARF accredited
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Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +2 more
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CARF accredited
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Temple, TX 76504
Joint Commission accredited
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Medicare · Private insurance · TRICARE +1 more
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Temple, TX 76504
Joint Commission accredited
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Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
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Temple, TX 76502
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Medicaid · Self-pay · State-funded
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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. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab is not affiliated with Central Texas VA Healthcare System – Waco VA Medical Center.
