525 21st Street, Oakland, CA 94612
VA Oakland Behavioral Health Clinic – San Francisco VA Healthcare System provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 525 21st Street in Oakland, California. It is a VA provider. The San Francisco VA Healthcare System program is operated by VA Oakland Behavioral Health Clinic.
Levels of care offered here include 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 community reinforcement plus vouchers. For opioid use disorder, the program uses methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include military insurance (TRICARE). Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children/adolescents, young adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for veterans, criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders.
VA Oakland Behavioral Health Clinic – San Francisco VA Healthcare System 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, naloxone and overdose education, self-help groups, and housing services.
| Licensing & accreditation | The Joint Commission, SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Federal Government |
525 21st Street
Oakland, CA 94612
Facility's own contact510-587-3400 · va.gov/san-francisco-health-care/locations/twenty-first-street-va-clinic
VA Oakland Behavioral Health Clinic – San Francisco VA Healthcare System lists the following levels of care: outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), methadone clinic (OTP), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, VA Oakland Behavioral Health Clinic – San Francisco VA Healthcare System accepts military insurance (tricare). 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.
VA Oakland Behavioral Health Clinic – San Francisco VA Healthcare System 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. VA Oakland Behavioral Health Clinic – San Francisco VA Healthcare System reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
VA Oakland Behavioral Health Clinic – San Francisco VA Healthcare System accepts children/adolescents, young adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include veterans, criminal justice (other than dui/dwi)/forensic clients, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders, and clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact VA Oakland Behavioral Health Clinic – San Francisco VA Healthcare System directly at 510-587-3400. To compare VA Oakland Behavioral Health Clinic – San Francisco VA Healthcare System with other options and verify your insurance, call our admissions helpline at (877) 847-2855. Our helpline is not affiliated with VA Oakland Behavioral Health Clinic – San Francisco VA 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. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab is not affiliated with VA Oakland Behavioral Health Clinic – San Francisco VA Healthcare System.
