About Atlanta VA Healthcare System
Services
Type of Care
Substance use treatment
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)
Residential/24-hour residential; Long-term residential
Hospitals
General Hospital (including VA hospital)
Opioid Medications used in Treatment
Buprenorphine used in Treatment; Naltrexone used in Treatment
External Opioid Medications Source
In-network prescribing entity
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
In-network prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment
Prescribes buprenorphine; Prescribes naltrexone; Relapse prevention with naltrexone; Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Pharmacotherapies
Acamprosate (Campral®); Disulfiram; Buprenorphine with naloxone; Buprenorphine without naloxone; Naltrexone (oral); Medication for mental disorders; Nicotine replacement; Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Treatment Approaches
Anger management; Brief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Motivational interviewing; Matrix Model; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; Trauma-related counseling; 12-step facilitation
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)
Federal Government; U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
License/Certification/Accreditation
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF); The Joint Commission
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs
Special Programs/Groups Offered
Young adults; Adult women; Pregnant/postpartum women; Adult men; Seniors or older adults; Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning (LGBTQ); Veterans; Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders; Clients with HIV or AIDS; Clients who have experienced sexual abuse; Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence; Clients who have experienced trauma
Assessment/Pre-treatment
Comprehensive mental health assessment; Comprehensive substance use assessment; Complete medical history/physical exam; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders
Testing
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening; TB screening
Transitional Services
Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education
Recovery Support Services
Self-help groups; Housing services; Assistance with obtaining social services; Mentoring/peer support; Employment counseling or training
Education and Counseling Services
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support; Hepatitis education, counseling, or support; Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis; Substance use disorder education; Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling; Group counseling; Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking not permitted
Age Groups Accepted
Adults; Seniors; Young adults
Gender Accepted
Female; Male
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services
Case management service; Domestic violence services, including family or partner; Mental health services; Social skills development; Suicide prevention services
