James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center

2907 Pleasant Valley Boulevard, Altoona, PA 16602

3 care levels
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

About James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center

A VA medical center offering comprehensive outpatient services for veterans with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center is located in Altoona, PA. The facility provides Co-Occurring Mental Health, Outpatient, Detox programs. Treatment approaches include 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Nutrition Counseling. This center serves Men, Women, Older Adults, Young Adults, LGBTQ+, Veterans. James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center accepts 24 insurance providers, including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health. For more information or to verify insurance coverage, call (833) 567-5838.

Who This Center Serves

Men Women Older Adults Young Adults LGBTQ+ Veterans

Services Offered

Substance use treatment Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Outpatient
Veterans Affairs Medical Center or other VA healthcare facility
Fluphenazine Haloperidol Perphenazine Pimozide Asenapine Brexpiprazole Clozapine Lurasidone Olanzapine Paliperidone Quetiapine Risperidone Ziprasidone Nicotine replacement Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Activity therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Couples/family therapy Dialectical behavior therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy Group therapy Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment Individual psychotherapy Telemedicine/telehealth therapy Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Crisis intervention team Psychiatric emergency walk-in services
Federal Government U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Private health insurance Cash or self-payment U.S. Department of VA funds
Veterans Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence Clients who have experienced trauma Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI) Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Screening for tobacco use
HIV testing STD testing TB screening Metabolic syndrome monitoring Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV) Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV) Laboratory testing
Housing services Mentoring/peer support
Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Smoking not permitted
Young Adults Seniors
Vaping not permitted
Assertive community treatment Court-ordered outpatient treatment Diet and exercise counseling Family psychoeducation Illness management and recovery Legal advocacy Psychosocial rehabilitation services Supported employment Supported housing Vocational rehabilitation services Case management service Integrated primary care services Suicide prevention services Education services

What to Expect at James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, typically 30 days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Contact Information

2907 Pleasant Valley Boulevard, Altoona, PA, 16602

Quick Facts

Program30 days
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Insurance24 accepted

Free 24/7 Helpline

(833) 567-5838

Insurance verification · No obligation

Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Twelve Step

Conditions & Substances Treated

Alcohol Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction Opioids Chronic Relapse Smoking Cessation

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Frequently Asked Questions

James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center offers Co-Occurring Mental Health, Outpatient, Detox, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in PA or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 30 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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Information last verified: April 2026 · Data sourced from SAMHSA
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