Serving the Salem, VA area, Veterans Affairs Medical Center Mental Health Service offers residential rehab and co-occurring mental health care designed around each client's needs and stage of recovery.
The facility provides levels of care including residential rehab, co-occurring mental health,
outpatient and
detox and typical program lengths around 30 days.
Treatment draws on evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling,
cognitive behavioral therapy,
family therapy,
group therapy, life skills and nutrition counseling and a treatment philosophy that is twelve step, tailored to the individual.
The program serves men, women, older adults, young adults and lgbtq+ and treats alcohol, co-occurring disorders, drug addiction, opioids, chronic relapse and smoking cessation.
The center works with 24 insurers including United Healthcare, Aetna, Anthem and BlueCross BlueShield, so cost should not be a barrier to reaching out.
Ongoing support continues after treatment through continuing care, outpatient treatment, support meetings and employment counseling.
For details on admissions, availability, and coverage, reach out to Veterans Affairs Medical Center Mental Health Service or call our 24/7 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 Veterans Affairs Medical Center Mental Health Service provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)