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Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center

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1111 East End Boulevard,Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18711
Verified via SAMHSA Treatment Locator(Nov 14, 2025)
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1111 East End Boulevard
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18711

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Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center

1111 East End Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711

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About This Facility

The Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center, situated in Wilkes Barre, PA, delivers a wide array of addiction treatment services designed for both adults and young adults. This facility is committed to helping individuals with detoxification, substance use disorders, and co-occurring mental health issues. They provide hospital inpatient care that emphasizes 12-step facilitation, anger management, and brief intervention strategies. With dedicated programs addressing the specific needs of adult men, women, and patients who have experienced intimate partner violence, the center is focused on offering personalized care for every individual. By ensuring that treatment is tailored to various age groups and genders, the Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center remains devoted to delivering compassionate, top-quality care for those on the path to recovery from addiction.

Insurance Accepted
Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
Medicaid
Medicare
Private health insurance
State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

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 treatment, Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Outpatient, Outpatient detoxification, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, Regular outpatient treatment, Residential/24-hour residential, Short-term residential
Medications OfferedBuprenorphine used in Treatment, Naltrexone used in Treatment
Treatment Approaches
Evidence-based treatment methods used at this facility
12-step facilitation
Anger management
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
Click on any treatment type to learn more about our specialized programs
Programs & Groups
Specialized treatment programs tailored to specific populations and needs
Adult men
Adult women
Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
Clients who have experienced trauma
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders
Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning (LGBTQ)
Pregnant/postpartum women
Veterans
Payment & Insurance
Financial options and accepted insurance plans

Insurance Plans

Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
Medicaid
Medicare
Private health insurance
State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Payment Options

Cash or self-paymentFederal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programsIHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds

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
CARF InternationalCARF Accredited
SAMHSASAMHSA Listed

All Certifications

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Hospital licensing authority
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), Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid. 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.