Substance Use Treatment for Veterans - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (United States VA) provides many options for Veterans seeking treatment for substance use problems, ranging from unhealthy alcohol use to life-threatening addiction. Services may include:Medically managed detoxification to stop substance use safely, and services to get stableDrug substitution therapies and newer medicines to reduce cravings (like methadone and buprenorphine for opiate addiction)Nicotine replacement or other medicines for stopping tobacco useShort-term outpatient counselingIntensive outpatient treatmentMarriage and family counselingSelf-help groupsResidential (live-in) careContinuing care and relapse prevention (making sure you don't slip back into the same substance use problems)
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
Unknown
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211 Metro Chicago
Physical Address
820 South Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612
Hours
Hours may vary by location
Voice
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711
Application process
Veterans who are already enrolled in VA medical services should ask their primary care provider to help them make an appointment with a VA mental health provider. Those not yet enrolled in VA health care should apply online, by phone, by mail, or by visiting a local VA healthcare facility. Contact the eligibility office at (312) 569-6177.
Fee
Different factors determine how much veterans have to pay (copays) for health care services. Contact a local VA healthcare facility for additional information.
Eligibility
Eligibility for health care benefits varies for each Veteran. Individuals don't have to be disabled to receive health care services at the VA. There may be additional eligibility criteria for certain types of care, like some fertility services or care related to a service-connected condition. Recipients should work with their VA primary care provider once they are enrolled to access these services.
Languages
English
Spanish
Service area
Cook County, IL
Agency info
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) mission to provide the health, education, disability, funerary, and financial benefits earned by Veterans of the United States Armed Forces.