Serving the Wilkes Barre, PA area, Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center Veterans Affairs offers residential rehab and
outpatient care designed around each client's needs and stage of recovery.
The program offers levels of care including residential rehab and outpatient and typical program lengths around 21 day.
The clinical model combines evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling,
cognitive behavioral therapy,
family therapy,
group therapy, life skills and nutrition counseling.
The program serves men, women, older adults, young adults and lgbtq+ and treats co-occurring disorders, drug addiction and smoking cessation.
Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center Veterans Affairs accepts 24 insurance options, including ComPsych, GuideWell, HealthNet and HealthPartners, and can help verify your specific benefits.
Ongoing support continues after treatment through outpatient treatment and support meetings.
To confirm current openings, levels of care, and accepted insurance, contact Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center Veterans Affairs 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 Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center Veterans Affairs provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)