Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center is a VA substance use treatment provider in Houston, Texas, located at 2002 Holcombe Boulevard.
Its services include detox (medically supervised withdrawal), 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 government funding for substance use treatment 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 pregnant/postpartum women, seniors or older adults, veterans, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. Services are available in Spanish. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.
Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP) and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.