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Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Substance Use Disorder Treatment Prog

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135 East 38th Street,Erie, Pennsylvania 16504
Verified via SAMHSA Treatment Locator(Nov 14, 2025)
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135 East 38th Street
Erie, Pennsylvania 16504

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Veterans Affairs Medical Center

135 East 38th Street, Erie, PA 16504

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About This Facility

Situated in Erie, PA, the Veterans Affairs Medical Center offers a wide range of addiction treatment services specifically designed for veterans. The facility provides hospital inpatient detoxification, round-the-clock inpatient care, and intensive outpatient treatment. It specializes in addressing substance use disorders alongside co-occurring mental health issues for both adults and children. By emphasizing brief interventions, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational incentives, the center delivers personalized care tailored to the needs of male and female adults and young adults. Additionally, veterans can take advantage of specialized programs that cater to their unique requirements, ensuring high-quality, gender-specific treatment within a nurturing environment.

Insurance Accepted
Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)

This facility accepts various insurance plans. Contact them directly to verify coverage for your specific plan.

Services & Amenities
Type of CareDetoxification, Substance use treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service SettingsHospital inpatient detoxification, Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Long-term residential, Outpatient, Outpatient detoxification, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, Regular outpatient treatment, Residential/24-hour residential
Medications OfferedBuprenorphine used in Treatment, Naltrexone used in Treatment
Treatment Approaches
Evidence-based treatment methods used at this facility
Brief intervention
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Contingency management/motivational incentives
Matrix Model
Motivational interviewing
Relapse prevention
Substance use disorder counseling
Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Trauma-related counseling
Treatments
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Programs & Groups
Specialized treatment programs tailored to specific populations and needs
Veterans
Payment & Insurance
Financial options and accepted insurance plans

Insurance Plans

Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)

Insurance coverage varies by plan. Contact the facility to verify your specific coverage and out-of-pocket costs.

Licenses & Certifications
Verified accreditations and quality certifications
The Joint CommissionJoint Commission Accredited
SAMHSASAMHSA Listed

All Certifications

The Joint Commission
Who We Serve
Patient demographics and populations served

Age Groups

AdultsYoung Adults

Gender

FemaleMale
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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on available information, this facility accepts Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE). However, insurance coverage can vary by plan and individual circumstances. Please contact the facility directly to verify if your specific insurance plan is accepted and what services are covered.

Important Notice

This website provides general information about addiction treatment facilities. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or 911 for immediate assistance. For substance abuse help, call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357.

Data sourced from SAMHSA Treatment Locator, state licensing databases, and facility submissions.