VA Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center – Substance Use Disorder Clinic is a VA substance use treatment provider in Los Angeles, California, located at 351 East Temple Street. The Substance Use Disorder Clinic program is operated by VA Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center.
Its services include 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.
VA Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center – Substance Use Disorder Clinic accepts government funding for substance use treatment and cash or self-payment. 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 young adults, pregnant/postpartum women, seniors or older adults, and veterans.
VA Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center – Substance Use Disorder Clinic 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.