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Addiction and substance abuse care - American Lake VA Medical Center

VHA health service name and description
Patient friendly name
Drug and alcohol treatment and rehabilitation
Description
We can help you overcome substance use problems from unhealthy alcohol use to life-threatening addiction. We match our services—like counseling, group therapy or medication—to your specific needs.
Type of care
Mental health care
Health Service API ID
addiction
Type of Care
Referral services
Service description
We can help you overcome substance use problems, from unhealthy alcohol use to life-threatening addiction. We'll connect you to services for your specific needs.
This is a required Vet Center service
Yes
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VAMC system description of service

We help Veterans on their recovery journey through outpatient and inpatient services. Care is provided by a team of psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, chaplains, and/or addiction therapists. Quitting substances is not required to get support.   We provide the following recovery related services:

  • Inpatient/outpatient detoxification services
  • Care coordination
  • Evening (Seattle and American Lake) and weekend hours (Seattle only)
  • Gender-inclusive and gender-specific treatment options
  • Washington state approved treatment (for satisfying legal requirements)
  • Drug and alcohol monitoring
  • Evidence-based therapies - substance use and mental health concerns

    psychiatric care
  • FDA-approved medications treating: opiate, alcohol, and tobacco use disorders (including methadone and buprenorphine)
  • Overdose prevention education and kit 
  • Opportunities to participate in research studies

Referrals can be made for housing resources, finances, mental health, chronic pain, medical/physical health, quitting tobacco, and residential treatment.  Please note that most therapy is provided in a group format.  If you have not already done so, please confirm eligibility for health care services at the VA Medical Center. Call 1-800-329-8387 x76542

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   Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.

Is a referral required?
Yes
Are walkins accepted?
No
Is online scheduling available for this service?
No
Service location
Address
Building name/number
building 61
Wing, Floor, or Room Number
2nd floor
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On
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United States

Hours
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Hours
Monday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Friday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Contact info
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Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
253-583-1759
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