830 Chalkstone Avenue Unit 116-F, Providence, RI 02908
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Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences is a public substance use treatment provider in Providence, Rhode Island, located at 830 Chalkstone Avenue.
Levels of care offered here 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 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.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicare, 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, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders.
Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences is accredited by CARF and The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP) and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
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| Licensing & accreditation | Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), The Joint Commission, SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Federal Government |
Providence County, RI has 27 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 675,912 residents. 8 facilities in the county list detox services, including Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences. 117 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 17.3 per 100,000 residents, compared with 17.2 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 Medical Center – Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences 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, Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, and samhsa funding/block grants. 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 Medical Center – Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.
Yes. Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences reports accreditation from The Joint Commission and CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include veterans, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders, and clients who have experienced trauma.
Providence County, RI has 27 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 675,912 residents: 8 list detox services, 20 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 9 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences is #2 of 11 ranked programs in Providence 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 Roger Williams Medical Center – Detox Unit (Providence, under 1 miles), Providence Center – Adult Behavioral Services (Providence, 1.2 miles), and CODAC Behavioral Healthcare – Royal Little (Providence, 1.4 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences has a 4.1-star rating from 182 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 Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences directly at 401-273-7100 x13668. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences. Our helpline is not affiliated with Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences.
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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 Medical Center – Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences.
