601 Highway 6 West Unit 116-A, Iowa City, IA 52246
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Veterans Affairs Med Center Outpatient – Subst Abuse Treatment Program (SATP) provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 601 Highway 6 West in Iowa City, Iowa. It is a public provider.
Its services include medically supervised detox, 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 military insurance (TRICARE) and private 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 veterans.
Veterans Affairs Med Center Outpatient – Subst Abuse Treatment Program (SATP) is accredited by The Joint Commission.
Based on SAMHSA-listed programs in our directory. Rankings use the StartDrugRehab Score; facilities can't pay to change them. Distances are straight-line.
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| Licensing & accreditation | The Joint Commission |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Federal Government |
Johnson County, IA has 7 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 160,080 residents. Veterans Affairs Med Center Outpatient – Subst Abuse Treatment Program (SATP) is one of 3 listed detox programs in the county. It is one of 5 listed providers of buprenorphine or methadone treatment in the county. 10 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 6.2 per 100,000 residents, compared with 11.1 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.
Veterans Affairs Med Center Outpatient – Subst Abuse Treatment Program (SATP) lists the following levels of care: detox, 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, Veterans Affairs Med Center Outpatient – Subst Abuse Treatment Program (SATP) accepts federal military insurance (e.g., tricare) and private health insurance. 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. Veterans Affairs Med Center Outpatient – Subst Abuse Treatment Program (SATP) provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification.
Yes. Veterans Affairs Med Center Outpatient – Subst Abuse Treatment Program (SATP) reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Veterans Affairs Med Center Outpatient – Subst Abuse Treatment Program (SATP) accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include veterans.
Johnson County, IA has 7 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 160,080 residents: 3 list detox services, 5 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 3 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Veterans Affairs Med Center Outpatient – Subst Abuse Treatment Program (SATP) is #2 of 4 ranked programs in Iowa City 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 University of Iowa Healthcare – UI Addiction and Recovery Collaborative (Iowa City, under 1 miles), Community and Family Resources – Iowa City/Synchrony Services (Iowa City, 1.8 miles), and Community and Family Resources – Iowa City/Southgate Ave (Iowa City, 1.8 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Veterans Affairs Med Center Outpatient – Subst Abuse Treatment Program (SATP) directly at 319-338-0581 x5400. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Veterans Affairs Med Center Outpatient – Subst Abuse Treatment Program (SATP). Our helpline is not affiliated with Veterans Affairs Med Center Outpatient – Subst Abuse Treatment Program (SATP).
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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 Veterans Affairs Med Center Outpatient – Subst Abuse Treatment Program (SATP).
