1660 South Columbian Way Mail Stop S-116-ATC, Seattle, WA 98108
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Located at 1660 South Columbian Way in Seattle, Washington, VA Puget Sound Healthcare System – Seattle Division is a VA addiction treatment program.
Care options include medically supervised detox, hospital inpatient care, intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), a federally certified opioid treatment program (methadone), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention. For opioid use disorder, the program uses methadone, 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, cash or self-payment, and state-financed 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 women, men, veterans, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
VA Puget Sound Healthcare System – Seattle Division is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP), and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, The Joint Commission, SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
King County, WA has 63 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 2,340,211 residents. 6 facilities in the county list detox services, including VA Puget Sound Healthcare System – Seattle Division. 749 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 32 per 100,000 residents, compared with 33 statewide.
Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.
VA Puget Sound Healthcare System – Seattle Division lists the following levels of care: detox, hospital inpatient, intensive outpatient (IOP), 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 Puget Sound Healthcare System – Seattle Division accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., 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 (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
Yes. VA Puget Sound Healthcare System – Seattle Division provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, cocaine detoxification, methamphetamines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.
Yes. VA Puget Sound Healthcare System – Seattle Division reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
VA Puget Sound Healthcare System – Seattle Division 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 who have experienced sexual abuse.
King County, WA has 63 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 2,340,211 residents: 6 list detox services, 25 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 10 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
VA Puget Sound Healthcare System – Seattle Division is #2 of 24 ranked programs in Seattle 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 Asian Counseling and Referral Service (Seattle, under 1 miles), Rekindle Clinic LLC (Seattle, under 1 miles), and Oxford House Emerald City (Seattle, under 1 miles). Distances are straight-line.
VA Puget Sound Healthcare System – Seattle Division has a 3.8-star rating from 575 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 Puget Sound Healthcare System – Seattle Division directly at 206-277-3318. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be VA Puget Sound Healthcare System – Seattle Division. Our helpline is not affiliated with VA Puget Sound Healthcare System – Seattle Division.
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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.com is not affiliated with VA Puget Sound Healthcare System – Seattle Division.
