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.