800 Zorn Avenue Building 24, Louisville, KY 40206
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Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Abuse Services provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 800 Zorn Avenue in Louisville, Kentucky. It is a public provider.
Its services include medically supervised detox, residential (inpatient) treatment, intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), 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 veterans.
Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Abuse Services is accredited by CARF and The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the hospital licensing authority.
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| Licensing & accreditation | Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), Hospital licensing authority, The Joint Commission |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Federal Government |
Jefferson County, KY has 30 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 793,881 residents. 8 facilities in the county list detox services, including Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Abuse Services. 240 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 30.2 per 100,000 residents, compared with 25.7 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 – Substance Abuse Services lists the following levels of care: detox, inpatient / residential, intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Abuse Services 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 – Substance Abuse Services provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, cocaine detoxification, methamphetamines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.
Yes. Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Abuse Services reports accreditation from The Joint Commission and CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Abuse Services accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include veterans.
Jefferson County, KY has 30 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 793,881 residents: 8 list detox services, 20 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 10 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Abuse Services is #2 of 27 ranked programs in Louisville 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 Oxford House Cherokee Park (Louisville, 2.2 miles), Home of the Innocents (Louisville, 2.2 miles), and Oxford House Massie (Louisville, 2.4 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Abuse Services has a 4.1-star rating from 373 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 – Substance Abuse Services directly at 502-287-5960. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Abuse Services. Our helpline is not affiliated with Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Abuse Services.
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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. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Abuse Services.
