Phone Number: 818-891-7711 x31225
Website: http://www.losangeles.va.gov/services
Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview
VA Greater LA Healthcare System is a drug & alcohol detox center that provides substance abuse treatment located in North Hills, CA (Los Angeles County).
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 OTP Treatment/Maintenance has the following licenses and/or certifications. Please contact the facility for more information.
- 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
- Outpatient Drug & Alcohol Detox
- Outpatient Methadone and/or buprenorphine treatment
- Regular Outpatient Substance Abuse 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 detoxification
- Buprenorphine maintenance
- Naltrexone used in Treatment
- Methadone detoxification
- Methadone maintenance
- 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®)
- 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
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- 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
- Addiction Treatment For Seniors
- LGBT Drug Rehab
- Veterans Addiction Treatment 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:
- 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
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:
- No Payment Accepted
Addiction Treatment Screening / Pre-Treatment Services
VA Greater LA Healthcare System utilizes the following screening and pre-treatment methods:
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- 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