Phone Number: 650-493-5000 x60050
Website: http://www.paloalto.va.gov/services/mental/ats
Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview
VA Palo Alto Healthcare System is a drug & alcohol detox center that provides substance abuse treatment located in Palo Alto, CA (Santa Clara County).
They accept young adults and adults (ages 18 and up) and treat both men and women.
Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications
VA Palo Alto Healthcare System Addiction Treatment Service 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 Palo Alto Healthcare System provides drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the following setting(s):
- Computerized Treatment/Telemedicine
- 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
- 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 Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto Healthcare System offers the following opioid addiction treatm services:
- Buprenorphine used in Treatment
- Buprenorphine detoxification
- Buprenorphine maintenance
- Buprenorphine maintenance for predetermined time
- Naltrexone used in Treatment
- Prescribes/administers buprenorphine
Pharmacotherapies and Medications Used In Rehab
VA Palo Alto Healthcare System uses the following pharmacotherapies and medications in their treatment program:
- Acamprosate (Campral®)
- Disulfiram (Antabuse®)
- Buprenorphine with naloxone (Suboxone®)
- Naltrexone (oral)
- Extended-release, injectable Naltrexone (Vivitrol®)
- Medications for psychiatric disorders
Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Approaches
VA Palo Alto Healthcare System uses the following addiction treatment approaches:
- Anger Management
- Brief Intervention
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Contingency management/motivational incentives
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance use counseling approach
- Trauma-related counseling
- 12 Step Facilitation
Rehab Counseling and Education
VA Palo Alto 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
- Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitus
Specialty Drug & Alcohol Rehab Programs
VA Palo Alto Healthcare System offers the following specialty addiction treatment programs:
- Drug Alcohol Rehab For Women
- Veterans Addiction Treatment Program
- Addiction Treatment For Client's Referred From The Court System
- Dual Diagnosis / Co Occuring Disorders Substance Abuse Treatment
- Substance Abuse Treatment Specializing In Trauma Patients
Addiction Treatment Ancillary Services
VA Palo Alto Healthcare System offers the following ancillary services to go along with their addiction treatment:
- Case Management Services
- 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
VA Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto Healthcare System 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
VA Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto Healthcare System has the following smoking policies/assistance:
- Smoking not permitted
- Nicotine Replacement Therapy
- Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications
- Screening for tobacco use
- Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling