500 West Fort Street Building 114, Boise, ID 83702
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Located at 500 West Fort Street in Boise, Idaho, Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Abuse Treatment Programs is a VA 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), and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention. 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, Medicare, military insurance (TRICARE), and private health insurance. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. 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 Treatment Programs is accredited by CARF and The Joint Commission.
Payment assistance (check with facility for details) · Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
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| Licensing & accreditation | Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), The Joint Commission |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
Ada County, ID has 23 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 535,799 residents. Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Abuse Treatment Programs is one of 3 listed detox programs in the county. 62 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 11.6 per 100,000 residents, compared with 15 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 Treatment Programs lists the following levels of care: detox, inpatient / residential, hospital inpatient, 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 Treatment Programs accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), and private health insurance. 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 Treatment Programs 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 Treatment Programs reports accreditation from The Joint Commission and CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Abuse Treatment Programs accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include veterans.
Ada County, ID has 23 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 535,799 residents: 3 list detox services, 18 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 3 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Abuse Treatment Programs is #4 of 16 ranked programs in Boise 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 Access Behavioral Health Services (Boise, 1.3 miles), Terry Reilly Health Services (Boise, 1.4 miles), and Human Supports Of Idaho (Boise, 2.5 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Abuse Treatment Programs directly at 208-422-1108. 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 Treatment Programs. Our helpline is not affiliated with Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Abuse Treatment Programs.
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Payment accepted
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“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
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 Treatment Programs.
