Located in Chillicothe, OH, Ralph H. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center offers
outpatient care for people seeking help with substance use and related challenges.
The facility provides levels of care including outpatient and typical program lengths around 5 days.
The clinical model combines evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling,
cognitive behavioral therapy,
group therapy, nutrition counseling, online therapy and trauma-specific therapy and a treatment philosophy that is evidence-based, individual treatment and trauma informed.
Ralph H. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center serves men and women, lgbtq+ and veterans and treats alcohol, drug addiction, smoking cessation and nicotine.
Coverage is accepted from 24 plans such as Tricare, Tufts Health, United Healthcare and
Aetna; the admissions team can confirm what your policy covers.
Ongoing support continues after treatment through continuing care, outpatient treatment and housing services.
To confirm current openings, levels of care, and accepted insurance, contact Ralph H. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center directly or call our free, confidential helpline.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Ralph H. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)