Levels of care
8
Joint Commission
SAMHSA
24-Hour Clinical Care
Aftercare Support
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Washington, District of Columbia · Residential + Outpatient
Veterans Affairs Medical Center on Irving Street NW in Washington, DC is a federal hospital offering substance use treatment, medically supervised detoxification, and care for a…
24-Hour Clinical Care
Aftercare Support
Inpatient
Intensive Outpatient
Medically Assisted Detox
Outpatient
Setting
Residential + Outpatient
Treats
Alcoholism · Benzodiazepines · Cocaine
Insurance
Accepted
Accreditation
Joint Commission · SAMHSA
About Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Veterans Affairs Medical Center on Irving Street NW in Washington, DC is a federal hospital offering substance use treatment, medically supervised detoxification, and care for adults facing co-occurring mental health conditions. Services span inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment, including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. Veterans and other adults in the District of Columbia can access counseling, recovery support, case management, and integrated primary care in one location. The program also provides aftercare planning, overdose education, and telehealth options for continued support.
Levels of care
Medically Assisted Detox
Medically supervised withdrawal management with 24/7 monitoring.
Inpatient
Live-in care with structured daily therapy and round-the-clock support.
Partial Hospitalization Program
Full-day clinical programming with evenings spent at home or in sober living.
Intensive Outpatient
Several structured sessions a week while living at home.
Aftercare Support
Flexible scheduled treatment that fits around work, school or family.
Outpatient
Flexible scheduled treatment that fits around work, school or family.
Conditions treated & therapies
Substances treated
Co-occurring / dual diagnosis
Specialty programs
Medication-assisted treatment
Insurance & payment
Other payment options
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Facility amenities & environment
Acupuncture room
Metropolitan area
Hours & location
50 Irving Street NW 3-C North, Unit 116-A, Washington, DC 20422
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Frequently asked
What levels of care does Veterans Affairs Medical Center offer?
Veterans Affairs Medical Center provides 24-hour clinical care, aftercare support, inpatient, intensive outpatient, medically assisted detox and outpatient.
Does Veterans Affairs Medical Center offer medical detox?
Yes. Veterans Affairs Medical Center lists medically supervised detox among its levels of care, so withdrawal can be managed by clinical staff before stepping into further treatment.
Does Veterans Affairs Medical Center accept insurance?
Veterans Affairs Medical Center reports accepting TriWest and VA Community Care. Coverage and out-of-pocket cost depend on your individual plan, so the fastest way to confirm is a free benefits check by calling 1-888-685-2199.
Is Veterans Affairs Medical Center accredited?
Veterans Affairs Medical Center lists Joint Commission and SAMHSA. Accreditation and licensing can be verified independently with the issuing body before you choose a provider.
What does Veterans Affairs Medical Center treat?
Veterans Affairs Medical Center offers treatment for alcoholism, benzodiazepines, cocaine and cognitive behavioral therapy and related substance use disorders, often alongside co-occurring mental health conditions.
Where is Veterans Affairs Medical Center located?
Veterans Affairs Medical Center is located in Washington, District of Columbia. Call our free, confidential helpline at 1-888-685-2199 to confirm admissions, availability and directions.
Medically reviewed by Daniel Okafor, PMHNP-BC
Last updated October 29, 2026
Directory information is compiled from public and provider-supplied records of addiction treatment centers across the United States. Please independently verify licensing, accreditation and insurance before choosing a provider.
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