10 Calle Casia, San Juan, PR 00921
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VA Caribbean Healthcare System is a public substance use treatment provider in San Juan, Puerto Rico, located at 10 Calle Casia.
Levels of care offered here include medically supervised detox, residential (inpatient) treatment, hospital inpatient care, 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 people who qualify, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, and state-financed health insurance. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for women, men, veterans, active duty military, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
VA Caribbean Healthcare System is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, state department of health, and hospital licensing authority.
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, State department of health, Hospital licensing authority, The Joint Commission, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Federal Government |
VA Caribbean Healthcare System lists the following levels of care: detox, inpatient / residential, hospital inpatient, 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 Caribbean Healthcare System accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, 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 (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
Yes. VA Caribbean Healthcare System provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, cocaine detoxification, methamphetamines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.
Yes. VA Caribbean Healthcare System reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
VA Caribbean Healthcare System accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adult women, adult men, veterans, active duty military, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
VA Caribbean Healthcare System is #1 of 5 ranked programs in San Juan 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 Tratamiento Residencial – Para Mujeres/ASSMCA (San Juan, under 1 miles), Centro de Acceso y Tratamiento – Hato (San Juan, 2.5 miles), and Inspira – Hato Rey (San Juan, 2.6 miles). Distances are straight-line.
VA Caribbean Healthcare System has a 3.9-star rating from 521 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 VA Caribbean Healthcare System directly at 787-641-7582 x11236. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be VA Caribbean Healthcare System. Our helpline is not affiliated with VA Caribbean Healthcare System.
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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 VA Caribbean Healthcare System.
