VA Northern California Health Care System – Oakland Behavioral Health Clinic

The Oakland Behavioral Health Clinic (part of the VA Northern California Health Care System) provides office-based drug and alcohol rehab and mental health treatment for veterans and their families. Based in Oakland, California, the VA also provides valuable community resources, such as referrals, and family support services.

Treatment at VA Northern California Health Care System – Oakland Behavioral Health Clinic begins with a mental health assessment to screen for symptoms of addiction or co-occurring mental health disorders. Other services include the following:

Veterans attend the intensive outpatient program (IOP) individual and group treatment sessions for improved coping skills, peer support, therapy, and recovery meetings. Sessions are held 3-4 days a week.

Inpatient and residential treatment uses evidence-based practices to treat substance abuse and co-occurring mental health conditions, like PTSD, for veterans over 18.

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) involves counseling and medication to treat opioid use disorders. The program is delivered on an outpatient basis and includes an assessment, medication management, recovery meetings, and regular follow-up appointments.

VA Northern California Health Care System – Oakland Behavioral Health Clinic accepts military insurance, Medicaid, MediCal, and various other insurance plans. You’ll want to check with your provider in order to verify your out-of-network benefits.