1 Veterans Drive Unit 1p100, Minneapolis, MN 55417
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Minneapolis VA Healthcare System – Addiction Recovery Services provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 1 Veterans Drive in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is a public provider.
Its services include medically supervised detox, intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), a federally certified opioid treatment program (methadone), 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 methadone, 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, 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 and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Minneapolis VA Healthcare System – Addiction Recovery Services is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP) and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
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| Licensing & accreditation | The Joint Commission, SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Federal Government |
Hennepin County, MN has 65 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 1,273,334 residents. 7 facilities in the county list detox services, including Minneapolis VA Healthcare System – Addiction Recovery Services. 352 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 27.6 per 100,000 residents, compared with 19.5 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.
Minneapolis VA Healthcare System – Addiction Recovery Services lists the following levels of care: detox, intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), methadone clinic (OTP), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Minneapolis VA Healthcare System – Addiction Recovery Services accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., 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 (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
Yes. Minneapolis VA Healthcare System – Addiction Recovery Services provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, cocaine detoxification, methamphetamines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.
Yes. Minneapolis VA Healthcare System – Addiction Recovery Services reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Minneapolis VA Healthcare System – Addiction Recovery Services accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include veterans, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and clients who have experienced trauma.
Hennepin County, MN has 65 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 1,273,334 residents: 7 list detox services, 30 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 15 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Minneapolis VA Healthcare System – Addiction Recovery Services is #2 of 54 ranked programs in Minneapolis 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.
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Transitions Outpatient Program (Saint Paul, 3.6 miles), Midwest Recovery Primer Paso (Minneapolis, 3.6 miles), and Elite Recovery (Saint Paul, 3.7 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Minneapolis VA Healthcare System – Addiction Recovery Services has a 4.1-star rating from 549 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 Minneapolis VA Healthcare System – Addiction Recovery Services directly at 612-725-2000. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Minneapolis VA Healthcare System – Addiction Recovery Services. Our helpline is not affiliated with Minneapolis VA Healthcare System – Addiction Recovery Services.
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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 Minneapolis VA Healthcare System – Addiction Recovery Services.
