Philadelphia VA Medical Center – Behavioral Health Service

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

3900 Woodland Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104

(215) 823-5800
3.5 (166 reviews)

About Philadelphia VA Medical Center – Behavioral Health Service

Philadelphia VA Medical Center–Behavioral Health Service provides comprehensive mental health and addiction recovery services for military personnel, veterans, and families in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, including dedicated programming for adolescents, young adults, seniors, homeless and indigent persons, LGBTQ+ persons, persons with hearing impairment, and persons with co-occurring disorders. They are accredited by The Joint Commission.

Treatment at Philadelphia VA Medical Center–Behavioral Health Service begins with a complete medical and mental health assessment, drug and alcohol screening, and personalized care planning. Inpatient and ambulatory detox options are available. Clients in opioid recovery may enroll in their evidence-based medication assisted treatment (MAT) program for longer-term pharmacotherapy using suboxone.

Their inpatient programs offer high-level supervision and support for clients in early recovery and those at an elevated relapse risk. Clients engage in intensive individual, group and family counseling and extensive, recovery-focused life skills training addressing topics such as coping, self-care, medication management, and relapse prevention. FDA-approved medications may be prescribed to ease withdrawal symptoms for clients undergoing detox. Evidence-based complementary therapies, including experiential therapy, are available.

Their outpatient and aftercare services ensure a complete continuum of care aligned with clients’ evolving needs and may include step-down support, 12 step program facilitation, and referrals for additional medical, mental health, and social services.

In addition to military insurance coverage, Philadelphia VA Medical Center–Behavioral Health Service accepts most major insurances, including Cigna, Humana, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Anthem, Beacon, Magellan, and United Healthcare. Out of network benefits can vary. Please check with your provider to verify coverage.

Dollar icon Payment Options

  • shield-cross iconPrivate insurance
  • self-pay iconSelf-pay options
  • military iconMilitary insurance
  • medicaid iconMedicaid
  • medicare iconMedicare
  • military iconMilitary Insurance

Medical briefcase icon Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

inpatient iconInpatient Rehab

Inpatient rehab provides clients with an opportunity to focus solely on their sobriety away from the stressors of the home and workplace. Clients receive housing, food, and intensive clinical supervision. They also typically engage in multiple addiction counseling sessions each week, including daily individual, group, and/or family sessions. Most programs also prioritize recovery-focused life skills training, including courses in relapse prevention. Many facilities offer evidence-based holistic therapies, such as yoga and meditation.

12-step icon12-Step

12 step programs prioritize the recovery journey as a life-long process based on personal spiritual growth and ongoing peer support. Regular attendance at 12 step meetings, which are held multiple times each day in most communities, is expected. Participants also receive one-on-one mentoring by a self-selected peer sponsor. The 12 steps are designed to encourage participants' self-compassion, awareness, acceptance, and accountability. Dedicated programs for specialized groups, including seniors, teens, and families, are common.

partial-hospitalization iconPartial Hospitalization Program

With a partial hospitalization program (PHP), you can participate in intensive rehabilitation treatment with the ability to return home at the end of the day. For a weekly minimum of 20 hours, a partial hospitalization program can take place up to 5 days a week for an average of 90 days. During PHP treatment, you can receive relapse prevention strategies, medication management, individual and group therapy, and other behavioral therapy interventions.

medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox

A medical detox is the safest way to wean your body off drugs and/or alcohol in an inpatient setting. When detoxing from addictive substances, the physical and psychological side effects of withdrawal can cause mood swings, anxiety, nausea, or flu-like symptoms. In medically assisted detox, a team of medical professionals are on hand 24/7 to help alleviate potential withdrawal symptoms, administer medications to alleviate withdrawal symptoms, and ultimately keep you safe and comfortable throughout this process.

User icon Programs

adult-program iconAdult program

men iconProgram for men

women iconProgram for women

young-adult iconYoung adult program

hiv iconHIV/AIDS program

lgbtq iconLGBTQ program

military-hat iconMilitary program

House check icon Settings & Amenities

  • recreation iconRecreation room
  • art iconArt activities
  • spa2 iconYoga studio
  • meditation iconMeditation room
  • acupuncture iconAcupuncture room

Heart icon Treatment

check iconDual Diagnosis

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

mental-health iconMental Health

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Hand holding medical sign icon Clinical Services

inpatient-file iconCognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

couples-therapy iconCouples Therapy

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

dialectical iconDialectical Behavior Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

medicare iconElectroconvulsive Therapy

ECT is a form of treatment in which controlled electric currents are passed through the brain, sometimes causing short seizures. Treatments are done under general anesthesia. ECT appears to change brain chemistry for the better, and has been shown to provide fast and sometimes dramatic improvements in severe mental health conditions that can exist alongside addiction, including depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and suicidality. ECT is also often used by those who prefer it to taking medication.

medical-detox iconExperiential Therapy

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

family iconFamily Therapy

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

intervention iconGroup Therapy

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

mental-health iconIndividual Therapy

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

life-skills iconLife Skills

Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.

nicotine iconNicotine Replacement Therapy

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.

Nutrition Therapy

Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.

house-medical iconTrauma Therapy

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Check icon Accreditations

Joint Commission

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
Accreditation Number: 2163

SAMHSA

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.

SAMHSA Listed: Yes

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3900 Woodland Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104

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3.5 (166 reviews)
Elie Glover
1 month ago
5

Dental services and Green Team are top tier when it comes to taking care of America's veterans!

clarence trice
2 months ago
3

I work here. But retire at years end

John Ramsey
2 months ago
2

Uber department needs some SERIOUS training.

Kenneth Bowers
2 months ago
5

I'm a Veteran and they provide Great service to those who serve!

Fred Gerome
2 months ago
5

Ed Fisher
2 months ago
4

Robert Jones
3 months ago
5

The doctors and support staff are the greatest!!!

D'Angelo Youngkin
4 months ago
1

Nailed By Shy
4 months ago
5

Tracy Jones is the absolute BEST!!! I am the Director of Social Service at a Philadelphia Nursing home, she has made my job easy when it comes to caring and transitioning Veterans back into he community. THANK YOU TRACY, WE NEED MORE PEOPLE LIKE YOU IN HEALTHCARE!

S Woods
4 months ago
5

I've only been using the VA Hospital for under a year, but my experience has been incredible each time I've had to visit. The receptionist staff (all areas), are always professional, helpful, patient. The doctors, nurses always provide me with excellent care.

wellsjr
4 months ago
1

Doctors are great, the staff really careless about the vets. Just there for a pay check.

Trees
4 months ago
2

Husband had surgery and after, while in the ward, no one would respond to his requests for pain meds! He suffered terribly. They're either very short staffed or they don't care! Took a while but we finally got some help. But the pain meds were not enough and my husband still was in pain for a long time. They really need to identify that larger humans need more pain meds than smaller and they should adjust their medication.

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