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  • Joint Commission · CARF accredited
  • Inpatient & outpatient
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Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Addiction Recovery Treatment Services

4150 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA 94121

(877) 847-2855 Free admissions helpline · available 24/7
Not affiliated with this facility
Levels of care8 programsInpatient & outpatient
Payment1 option
AgesTeens & adultsAll genders
MATOfferedMethadone, Buprenorphine
LanguagesEnglish
AccreditationJoint Commission, CARFIndependent quality review

About Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Addiction Recovery Treatment Services

Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Addiction Recovery Treatment Services is a VA substance use treatment provider in San Francisco, California, located at 4150 Clement Street. The Addiction Recovery Treatment Services program is operated by Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Its services include detox (medically supervised withdrawal), hospital inpatient care, intensive outpatient (IOP), 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 motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.

For payment, the facility accepts government funding for substance use treatment. 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. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.

Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Addiction Recovery Treatment Services is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and 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.

Programs & levels of care

Treatment approaches

  • Anger management
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Contingency management/motivational incentives
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Matrix Model
  • Relapse prevention
  • Substance use disorder counseling
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • Telemedicine/telehealth therapy

Detox services

  • Alcohol Detoxification
  • Benzodiazepines Detoxification
  • Cocaine Detoxification
  • Methamphetamines detoxification
  • Opioids detoxification

Medications used

  • Acamprosate (Campral®)
  • Disulfiram
  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine sub-dermal implant
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
  • Medications for HIV treatment
  • Medications for Hepatitis C treatment
  • Lofexidine
  • Clonidine
  • Medication for mental disorders
  • Medications for pre-exposure to prophylaxis
  • Nicotine replacement
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation

Insurance & payment

MedicaidNot listed
MedicareNot listed
Private InsuranceNot listed
Military Insurance (TRICARE)Not listed
Cash / Self-PayNot listed
Sliding Scale FeesNot listed
State-Funded / Low-CostAccepted
Check your coverage for freeBenefits depend on your plan and network. An admissions specialist can verify yours in minutes.
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Who they serve & support services

Specialized groups

  • Adult women
  • Adult men
  • 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
  • Clients with HIV or AIDS
  • Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
  • Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
  • Clients who have experienced trauma

Recovery support

  • Housing services
  • Assistance with obtaining social services
  • Mentoring/peer support
  • Employment counseling or training
  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education
  • Outcome follow-up after discharge

Counseling & education

  • HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
  • Hepatitis education, counseling, or support
  • Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis
  • Substance use disorder education
  • Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
  • Individual counseling
  • Group counseling
  • Family counseling
  • Marital/couples counseling
  • Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)

Ancillary services

  • Acupuncture
  • Case management service
  • Domestic violence services, including family or partner
  • Early intervention for HIV
  • Mental health services
  • Social skills development
  • Transportation assistance
  • Integrated primary care services
  • Suicide prevention services
Licensing & accreditationCommission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), The Joint Commission, SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Ages acceptedChildren/Adolescents, Young Adults, Seniors
Language servicesSign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Operated byFederal Government, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Location

4150 Clement Street
San Francisco, CA 94121

Facility's own contact415-221-4810 x24362 · va.gov/san-francisco-health-care/locations/san-francisco-va-medical-center

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Questions about Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Addiction Recovery Treatment Services

What services does Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Addiction Recovery Treatment Services offer?

Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Addiction Recovery Treatment Services 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.

Does Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Addiction Recovery Treatment Services accept insurance?

According to SAMHSA data, Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Addiction Recovery Treatment Services accepts government funding for substance use treatment. 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.

Does Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Addiction Recovery Treatment Services offer detox?

Yes. Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Addiction Recovery Treatment Services provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, cocaine detoxification, methamphetamines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.

Is Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Addiction Recovery Treatment Services accredited?

Yes. Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Addiction Recovery Treatment Services reports accreditation from The Joint Commission and CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.

Who does Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Addiction Recovery Treatment Services treat?

Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Addiction Recovery Treatment Services accepts children/adolescents, young adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adult women, adult men, veterans, criminal justice (other than dui/dwi)/forensic clients, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.

How do I get admitted to Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Addiction Recovery Treatment Services or a similar program?

Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Addiction Recovery Treatment Services directly at 415-221-4810 x24362. To compare Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Addiction Recovery Treatment Services with other options and verify your insurance, call our admissions helpline at (877) 847-2855. Our helpline is not affiliated with Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Addiction Recovery Treatment Services.

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