1000 South Fort Thomas Avenue, Fort Thomas, KY 41075
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Located at 1000 South Fort Thomas Avenue in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, Cincinnati VA Medical Center is a public addiction treatment program.
Care options include medically supervised detox, residential (inpatient) treatment, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). 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 and private 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 veterans.
Cincinnati VA Medical Center is accredited by CARF and The Joint Commission.
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| Licensing & accreditation | Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), The Joint Commission |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Federal Government |
Campbell County, KY has 3 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 94,008 residents. Cincinnati VA Medical Center is the only listed detox program in the county. It is one of 2 listed providers of buprenorphine or methadone treatment in the county. 17 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 18.1 per 100,000 residents, compared with 25.7 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.
Cincinnati VA Medical Center lists the following levels of care: detox, inpatient / residential, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Cincinnati VA Medical Center accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs and private health insurance. 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.
Yes. Cincinnati VA Medical Center provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, cocaine detoxification, methamphetamines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.
Yes. Cincinnati VA Medical Center reports accreditation from The Joint Commission and CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Cincinnati VA Medical Center accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include veterans and clients who have experienced trauma.
Campbell County, KY has 3 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 94,008 residents: 1 list detox services, 2 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 1 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Cincinnati VA Medical Center has a 3.8-star rating from 37 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 Cincinnati VA Medical Center directly at 859-572-6202. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Cincinnati VA Medical Center. Our helpline is not affiliated with Cincinnati VA Medical Center.
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