Phone Number: 215-823-5809
Website: http://vaww.philadelphia.va.gov/
Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview
Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) is a drug & alcohol detox center that provides substance abuse treatment located in Philadelphia, PA (Philadelphia County).
They accept young adults and adults (ages 18 and up) and treat both men and women.
Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications
Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) Opioid Treatment Program has the following licenses and/or certifications. Please contact the facility for more information.
- The Joint Commision
Addiction Treatment Setting
Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) provides drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the following setting(s):
- Inpatient Addiction Treatment in a Hospital Setting
- Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
- Residential Drug & Alcohol Treatment
- Hospital Inpatient Drug & Alcohol Detoxification
- Hospital Inpatient Treatment
- Outpatient Drug & Alcohol Detox
- Outpatient Methadone and/or buprenorphine treatment
- Regular Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
- Long Term Residential Addiction Treatment
- Short Term Residential Addiction Treatment
Drug & Alcohol Detoxification Services Offered
Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) offers the following drug & alcohol detoxification services at their facility:
- Alcohol Detoxification
- Cocaine / Crack Detoxification
- Methamphetamine Detoxification
- Opioid Detoxification
Type of Opioid Treatment
Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) offers the following opioid addiction treatm services:
- SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program
- Buprenorphine used in Treatment
- Buprenorphine detoxification
- Buprenorphine maintenance
- Buprenorphine maintenance for predetermined time
- Naltrexone used in Treatment
- Methadone detoxification
- Methadone maintenance
- Methadone maintenance for predetermined time
- Prescribes/administers buprenorphine
Pharmacotherapies and Medications Used In Rehab
Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) uses the following pharmacotherapies and medications in their treatment program:
- Acamprosate (Campral®)
- Disulfiram (Antabuse®)
- Methadone
- Buprenorphine with naloxone (Suboxone®)
- Naltrexone (oral)
- Extended-release, injectable Naltrexone (Vivitrol®)
- Medications for psychiatric disorders
Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Approaches
Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) uses the following addiction treatment approaches:
- Anger Management
- Brief Intervention
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Contingency management/motivational incentives
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance use counseling approach
- Trauma-related counseling
- 12 Step Facilitation
Rehab Counseling and Education
Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) offers the following counseling and education programs:
- Individual Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Family Counseling
- Marital/Couples Counseling
- Substance Abuse Education
- Hepatitis Education, counseling, or support
- HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
- Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitus
- Employment counseling or training
Specialty Drug & Alcohol Rehab Programs
Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) offers the following specialty addiction treatment programs:
- Drug Alcohol Rehab For Women
- Drug Alcohol Rehab Specifically For Men
- Substance Abuse Treatment For Pregnant / Post Partum Women
- Addiction Treatment For Seniors
- LGBT Drug Rehab
- Veterans Addiction Treatment Program
- Addiction Treatment For Client's Referred From The Court System
- Dual Diagnosis / Co Occuring Disorders Substance Abuse Treatment
- Addiction Treatment Programs For Persons With HIV/Aids
- Treatment For Those Who Have Experienced Sexual Abuse
- Addiction Treatment For Those Who Have Suffered Domestic Violence
- Substance Abuse Treatment Specializing In Trauma Patients
Addiction Treatment Ancillary Services
Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) offers the following ancillary services to go along with their addiction treatment:
- Case Management Services
- Domestic Violence Services
- Early Intervention For HIV
- Housing Services
- Mental Health Services
- Consumer-run (peer-support) services / Alumni Programs
- Self Help Groupss
- Social Skills Development
- Transportation Assistance
Drug Alcohol Rehab Transitional Programs / Services
Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:
- Aftercare / Continuing Care
- Discharge Planning
Rehab Center Payment Information and Financial Assistance
Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:
- Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs
- Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
Addiction Treatment Screening / Pre-Treatment Services
Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) utilizes the following screening and pre-treatment methods:
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Interim services for clients
- Outreach to persons in the community
Health & Substance Screening and Testing Services
Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) screens and tests for the following substances and/or health conditions:
- Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing
- Drug or alcohol urine screening
- HIV Testing
- Screening for Hepatitus B
- Screening for Mental Health Disorders
- Screening for Substance Use
- STD Testing
- TB Screening
Facility Smoking Policies & Cessation Services
Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) has the following smoking policies/assistance:
- Smoking permitted in designated area
- Nicotine Replacement Therapy
- Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications
- Screening for tobacco use
- Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling