1 Freedom Way, Augusta, GA 30904
Located at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, VA Augusta Healthcare System – Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medic is a VA addiction treatment provider. The Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medic program is operated by VA Augusta Healthcare System.
Its services include detox (medically supervised withdrawal), residential (inpatient) treatment, 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.
VA Augusta Healthcare System – Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medic accepts government funding for substance use treatment, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid. 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, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders, and clients who have experienced sexual abuse.
VA Augusta Healthcare System – Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medic is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and The Joint Commission.
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.
| Licensing & accreditation | Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), The Joint Commission |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Federal Government |
1 Freedom Way
Augusta, GA 30904
Facility's own contact706-733-0188 x26237 · va.gov/augusta-health-care/locations/augusta-va-medical-center-uptown
VA Augusta Healthcare System – Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medic lists the following levels of care: detox, inpatient / residential, 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, VA Augusta Healthcare System – Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medic accepts government funding for substance use treatment, medicare, medicaid, military insurance (tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid. 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. VA Augusta Healthcare System – Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medic provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, cocaine detoxification, methamphetamines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.
Yes. VA Augusta Healthcare System – Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medic reports accreditation from The Joint Commission and CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
VA Augusta Healthcare System – Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medic accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adult women, adult men, veterans, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact VA Augusta Healthcare System – Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medic directly at 706-733-0188 x26237. To compare VA Augusta Healthcare System – Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medic with other options and verify your insurance, call our admissions helpline at (877) 847-2855. Our helpline is not affiliated with VA Augusta Healthcare System – Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medic.
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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. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab is not affiliated with VA Augusta Healthcare System – Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medic.
