39th and Woodland Avenue MHC, 7th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) – Addiction Recovery Unit provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 39th and Woodland Avenue MHC, 7th Floor in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is a VA provider. The Addiction Recovery Unit program is operated by Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC).
Patients can access detox (medically supervised withdrawal), 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.
Payment options include government funding for substance use treatment, 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 seniors or older adults, veterans, criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) – Addiction Recovery Unit is accredited by The Joint Commission.
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.
| Licensing & accreditation | The Joint Commission |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Federal Government |
| Exclusive services | Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients |
39th and Woodland Avenue MHC, 7th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Facility's own contact215-823-4070 · va.gov/philadelphia-health-care/locations
Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) – Addiction Recovery Unit lists the following levels of care: detox, 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, Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) – Addiction Recovery Unit accepts government funding for substance use treatment, 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. Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) – Addiction Recovery Unit provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.
Yes. Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) – Addiction Recovery Unit reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) – Addiction Recovery Unit accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adult women, adult men, seniors or older adults, veterans, and criminal justice (other than dui/dwi)/forensic clients.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) – Addiction Recovery Unit directly at 215-823-4070. To compare Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) – Addiction Recovery Unit with other options and verify your insurance, call our admissions helpline at (877) 847-2855. Our helpline is not affiliated with Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) – Addiction Recovery Unit.
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