1970 Roanoke Boulevard, Salem, VA 24153
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Located at 1970 Roanoke Boulevard in Salem, Virginia, Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Mental Health Service is a public addiction treatment program.
Care options include medically supervised detox, residential (inpatient) treatment, 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 government funding for people who qualify, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for young adults, women, pregnant/postpartum women, men, and seniors or older adults.
Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Mental Health Service is accredited by The Joint Commission.
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| Licensing & accreditation | The Joint Commission |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Federal Government |
Salem city, VA has 3 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 25,908 residents. Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Mental Health Service is one of 3 listed detox programs in the county. It is one of 3 listed providers of buprenorphine or methadone treatment in the county.
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 Service lists the following levels of care: detox, inpatient / residential, 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 Medical Center – Mental Health Service accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. 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 Service provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, cocaine detoxification, methamphetamines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.
Yes. Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Mental Health Service reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Mental Health Service accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include young adults, adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, adult men, and seniors or older adults.
Salem city, VA has 3 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 25,908 residents: 3 list detox services, 3 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 3 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Mental Health Service is #2 of 3 ranked programs in Salem 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 LewisGale – Behavioral Health (Salem, 1 miles), Pinnacle Treatment Services of Roanoke (Roanoke, 1.1 miles), and Oxford House Kenwood (Salem, 1.2 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Mental Health Service has a 3.4-star rating from 7 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 Service directly at 540-982-2463 x2515. 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 Service. Our helpline is not affiliated with Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Mental Health Service.
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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 Service.
