401 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
Located at 401 3rd Street in San Francisco, California, San Francisco VA Downtown Clinic is a VA addiction treatment provider.
Levels of care offered here include 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 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 veterans.
San Francisco VA Downtown Clinic 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 |
401 3rd Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
Facility's own contact415-281-5100 · va.gov/san-francisco-health-care/locations/san-francisco-va-clinic
San Francisco VA Downtown Clinic lists the following levels of care: outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, San Francisco VA Downtown Clinic accepts government funding for substance use treatment and private health insurance. 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.
San Francisco VA Downtown Clinic does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (877) 847-2855 for help finding one.
Yes. San Francisco VA Downtown Clinic reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
San Francisco VA Downtown Clinic accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include veterans.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact San Francisco VA Downtown Clinic directly at 415-281-5100. To compare San Francisco VA Downtown Clinic with other options and verify your insurance, call our admissions helpline at (877) 847-2855. Our helpline is not affiliated with San Francisco VA Downtown Clinic.
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