Located at 3900 Woodland Avenue Building 3 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) – Opioid Treatment Program is a VA addiction treatment provider. The Opioid Treatment Program program is operated by Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC).
Its services include detox (medically supervised withdrawal), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), a federally certified opioid treatment program, 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. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
For payment, the facility accepts 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) – Opioid Treatment Program 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.