Department of Veteran Affairs Hospital is a VA substance use treatment provider in Dallas, Texas, located at 4500 South Lancaster Road.
Levels of care offered here include detox (medically supervised withdrawal), residential (inpatient) treatment, hospital inpatient care, intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), a federally certified opioid treatment program, co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, transitional or sober housing, 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 methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and military insurance (TRICARE). Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for seniors or older adults, veterans, criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.
Department of Veteran Affairs Hospital is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), Council on Accreditation (COA), and The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the hospital licensing authority, Federally Qualified Health Center, and SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP).
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.