Phone Number: 310-478-3711
Website: http://www.losangeles.va.gov
Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview
VA Greater LA Healthcare System is a drug & alcohol detox center that provides addiction treatment and a halfway house / transitional living environment located in Los Angeles, CA (Los Angeles County). They also provided treatment for gambling addiction disorder.
They accept young adults and adults (ages 18 and up) and treat both men and women.
Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications
VA Greater LA Healthcare System has the following licenses and/or certifications. Please contact the facility for more information.
- Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
- The Joint Commision
Addiction Treatment Setting
VA Greater LA Healthcare System provides drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the following setting(s):
- Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
- Residential Drug & Alcohol Treatment
- PHP / Outpatient Day Treatment
- Intensive Outpatient Addiction Treatment
- Outpatient Methadone and/or buprenorphine treatment
- Regular Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
- Residentail Drug & Alcohol Detoxification
- Long Term Residential Addiction Treatment
- Short Term Residential Addiction Treatment
Drug & Alcohol Detoxification Services Offered
VA Greater LA Healthcare System offers the following drug & alcohol detoxification services at their facility:
- Alcohol Detoxification
- Cocaine / Crack Detoxification
- Methamphetamine Detoxification
- Opioid Detoxification
Type of Opioid Treatment
VA Greater LA Healthcare System offers the following opioid addiction treatm services:
- SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program
- Buprenorphine used in Treatment
- Buprenorphine maintenance
- Buprenorphine maintenance for predetermined time
- Naltrexone used in Treatment
- Methadone maintenance
- Methadone maintenance for predetermined time
- Prescribes/administers buprenorphine
Pharmacotherapies and Medications Used In Rehab
VA Greater LA Healthcare System uses the following pharmacotherapies and medications in their treatment program:
- Acamprosate (Campral®)
- Disulfiram (Antabuse®)
- Methadone
- Buprenorphine with naloxone (Suboxone®)
- Buprenorphine without naloxone
- Naltrexone (oral)
- Extended-release, injectable Naltrexone (Vivitrol®)
- Medications for psychiatric disorders
Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Approaches
VA Greater LA Healthcare System uses the following addiction treatment approaches:
- Anger Management
- Brief Intervention
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Contingency management/motivational incentives
- Motivational Interviewing
- Matrix Model
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance use counseling approach
- Trauma-related counseling
- 12 Step Facilitation
Rehab Counseling and Education
VA Greater LA Healthcare System 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
VA Greater LA Healthcare System 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
- Active Duty Military Program
- Military Families 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
VA Greater LA Healthcare System offers the following ancillary services to go along with their addiction treatment:
- Acupuncture
- Case Management Services
- Domestic Violence Services
- Early Intervention For HIV
- Housing Services
- Mental Health Services
- Self Help Groupss
- Social Skills Development
- Transportation Assistance
Drug Alcohol Rehab Transitional Programs / Services
VA Greater LA Healthcare System offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:
- Aftercare / Continuing Care
- Discharge Planning
Rehab Center Payment Information and Financial Assistance
VA Greater LA Healthcare System offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:
- Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs
- Medicare Accepted
- Medicaid Accepted
- Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
- Private Health Insurance
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
- Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
Addiction Treatment Screening / Pre-Treatment Services
VA Greater LA Healthcare System 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
VA Greater LA Healthcare System 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
VA Greater LA Healthcare System 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