Ralph H. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

17273 State Route 104, Chillicothe, OH 45601

✓ Joint Commission 1 care level
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

About Ralph H. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Located near Robert B. Scarborough Bridge in Charleston, this hospital supports veterans with mental health and substance use challenges. Ralph H. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center offers inpatient, outpatient, and telehealth options, with focused programs for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, addiction, smoking cessation, and chronic pain.
Clinicians use evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain (CBT-CP) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Veterans engage in individual and group counseling to address depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and addiction. Pain management services feature biofeedback, acupuncture, massage therapy, and tai chi, while nutrition counseling helps veterans improve health through tailored guidance and education.
Dedicated programs provide counseling and therapy in supportive spaces for women veterans, LGBTQ+ veterans, and survivors of military sexual trauma (MST). Staff extend support with housing programs for those at risk of homelessness and transition care that guides veterans returning to civilian life.

Who This Center Serves

Men Men and Women Women 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
Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient Outpatient Partial hospitalization/day treatment Residential/24-hour residential
Veterans Affairs Medical Center or other VA healthcare facility
Chlorpromazine Fluphenazine Haloperidol Loxapine Perphenazine Prochlorperazine Thiothixene Thioridazine Trifluoperazine Aripiprazole Asenapine Brexpiprazole Cariprazine Clozapine Lurasidone Olanzapine Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination 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 Group therapy Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment Individual psychotherapy Telemedicine/telehealth therapy Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Crisis intervention team Psychiatric emergency onsite services 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
Seniors or older adults Veterans Active duty military Members of military families Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients with HIV or AIDS Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence Clients who have experienced trauma Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI) Persons with Alzheimer's or dementia Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Screening for tobacco use
Metabolic syndrome monitoring Laboratory testing
Housing services Mentoring/peer support
Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Smoking not permitted
Young Adults Seniors
Vaping not permitted
Diet and exercise counseling Family psychoeducation Intensive case management Illness management and recovery Psychosocial rehabilitation services Supported employment Supported housing Therapeutic foster care Vocational rehabilitation services Case management service Integrated primary care services Suicide prevention services Education services

What to Expect at Ralph H. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs 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 5 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

17273 State Route 104, Chillicothe, OH, 45601

Quick Facts

Program5 days
FocusThis center treats substance u...
Insurance24 accepted
AccreditationJoint Commission

Free 24/7 Helpline

(833) 567-5838

Insurance verification · No obligation

Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Evidence-Based Individual Treatment Trauma Informed

Conditions & Substances Treated

Alcohol Drug Addiction Smoking Cessation Nicotine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ralph H. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs 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.

Ralph H. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center offers Outpatient, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Group Therapy, Nutrition Counseling. 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 OH 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 5 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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Information last verified: April 2026 · Data sourced from SAMHSA
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