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Louis A Johnson Veterans Affairs

Medical Detox Residential Treatment Outpatient Program
Address
1 Medical Center Drive
Clarksburg, WV 26301
Accredited by
Joint Commission (JCAHO), CARF
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Louis A Johnson Veterans Affairs - drug and alcohol detox center in Clarksburg, WV

About

About Louis A Johnson Veterans Affairs

Louis A. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center, located at 1 Medical Center Drive in Clarksburg, West Virginia, is a VA-operated substance use treatment facility serving veterans in Harrison County and the surrounding Clarksburg area. As a federally operated medical center holding dual accreditation from the Joint Commission (JCAHO) and CARF, it sits in a distinct category among addiction treatment options in West Virginia — built specifically for the veteran population, not adapted for it.

The facility offers three levels of care: medical detox, residential treatment, and an outpatient program. Medical detox is available for veterans requiring supervised withdrawal management, providing a structured clinical entry point before transitioning into longer-term residential or outpatient care. The presence of all three levels under one system means veterans can move through a continuum of treatment without transferring to an outside facility.

Clinically, the center addresses co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis alongside substance use, recognizing that trauma and PTSD frequently intersect with addiction among the veteran population. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is among the therapeutic methods used. The facility treats conditions that often complicate standard detox and recovery pathways, making its dual-diagnosis capability a meaningful clinical distinction.

Louis A. Johnson Veterans Affairs exclusively serves veterans — that is not a marketing designation but an operational fact. Payment is accepted through TRICARE, private insurance, and self-pay, giving eligible veterans multiple financial pathways to access medically supervised detox and the programs that follow. For veterans in Clarksburg and Harrison County seeking detox programs built around their specific clinical needs, this VA medical center represents a dedicated, accredited option.

  • One of few VA-operated medical detox programs in West Virginia, serving veterans exclusively
  • Dual accreditation from both the Joint Commission (JCAHO) and CARF — a distinction most facilities hold only one of
  • Full continuum from medical detox through residential and outpatient treatment within a single VA system
  • Specialized dual-diagnosis treatment for trauma and PTSD alongside substance use disorders — conditions that disproportionately affect veterans
  • Accepts TRICARE in addition to private insurance and self-pay, covering multiple payment pathways for eligible veterans

Treatment

What this center treats and how

Levels of care
Medical Detox Residential Treatment Outpatient Program
Conditions
Trauma / PTSD Co-Occurring Disorders / Dual Diagnosis
Methods
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Populations
Veterans
Languages
English

Location

Where it is

1 Medical Center Drive, Clarksburg, WV 26301 Get directions

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Medical Detox and Withdrawal Management for Veterans in Clarksburg

Louis A. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center provides medical detox as the clinical entry point for veterans entering substance use treatment. Medically supervised detox allows veterans to begin withdrawal management in a structured setting before stepping into residential or outpatient care. This sequencing — detox followed by ongoing treatment — is built into the facility's continuum rather than requiring veterans to coordinate between separate providers.

The facility's location in Clarksburg, WV, serves veterans throughout Harrison County and the broader region. As a VA-operated detox center with Joint Commission and CARF accreditation, it meets the clinical standards required for complex withdrawal cases, including those involving co-occurring psychiatric conditions like PTSD that can complicate the detox process.

Co-Occurring Disorders and Dual Diagnosis Treatment

A significant share of veterans entering detox programs carry diagnoses beyond substance use — trauma, PTSD, and other co-occurring disorders frequently drive or deepen addiction. Louis A. Johnson Veterans Affairs addresses this directly, with confirmed treatment capability for co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis integrated into its substance use programming.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is among the clinical methods the facility uses. By treating both the substance use disorder and underlying mental health conditions simultaneously, the center approaches veteran care in a way that accounts for the specific clinical profile many veterans bring to detox and residential treatment.

Levels of Care: From Detox to Outpatient

Veterans at Louis A. Johnson have access to three distinct levels of care: medical detox, residential treatment, and an outpatient program. This range means a veteran can begin with medically supervised detox and transition into residential treatment without leaving the VA system, then step down to outpatient programming as clinical needs evolve.

That kind of internal continuity is not universal among detox centers. Many facilities offer only one or two levels, requiring patients to navigate transfers at critical points in treatment. At this Clarksburg VA facility, the infrastructure for the full progression is in place and accredited at the program level by both JCAHO and CARF.

Payment and Eligibility at This VA Detox Facility

Louis A. Johnson Veterans Affairs accepts TRICARE, private insurance, and self-pay. For veterans who carry TRICARE coverage through military service, this facility is one of the few detox programs in the Clarksburg area equipped to bill that coverage directly. Private insurance and self-pay options extend access to veterans whose coverage falls outside the standard VA or TRICARE framework.

Services are limited to veterans — this is a population-specific facility, not a general community detox center. Veterans in Harrison County and the surrounding area seeking medically supervised detox programs with VA infrastructure and dual accreditation can contact the center directly at (304) 623-3461 or through the official VA website at va.gov/clarksburg-health-care.

Cost & Credentials

What's covered and who vouches for it

Payment options
Private Insurance TRICARE Self-Pay / Cash
Accreditations
Joint Commission (JCAHO) CARF

Common questions

FAQs About Louis A Johnson Veterans Affairs

Does Louis A. Johnson Veterans Affairs offer medical detox? +
Yes. Medical detox is a confirmed level of care at Louis A. Johnson Veterans Affairs in Clarksburg, WV. The facility provides medically supervised withdrawal management as part of a broader continuum that includes residential treatment and an outpatient program.
Who is eligible for treatment at this VA facility? +
Louis A. Johnson Veterans Affairs exclusively serves veterans. It is a VA-operated substance use treatment center, meaning services are not available to the general public. Veterans in the Clarksburg area and Harrison County are the primary population served.
What levels of care are available beyond detox? +
Beyond medical detox, the facility offers residential treatment and an outpatient program. Veterans can move through this continuum within the same VA system, avoiding the need to transfer to an outside provider after completing the detox phase.
Is Louis A. Johnson Veterans Affairs accredited? +
Yes. The facility holds dual accreditation from the Joint Commission (JCAHO) and CARF. Both are nationally recognized accrediting bodies for behavioral health and substance use treatment programs.
Does this facility treat co-occurring mental health conditions alongside substance use? +
Yes. Louis A. Johnson Veterans Affairs is confirmed to treat co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis, as well as trauma and PTSD. These conditions are addressed alongside substance use, which is particularly relevant given the rates of trauma-related diagnoses among veterans entering detox programs.
What payment options does this VA detox center accept? +
The facility accepts TRICARE, private insurance, and self-pay. Veterans with TRICARE coverage through military service may be able to use that coverage directly. Private insurance and self-pay are also accepted options.
What therapeutic methods are used at this facility? +
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is among the confirmed therapeutic methods used at Louis A. Johnson Veterans Affairs. CBT is a structured, goal-oriented clinical approach that addresses patterns of thinking and behavior connected to substance use and co-occurring conditions.
Where is Louis A. Johnson Veterans Affairs located? +
The facility is located at 1 Medical Center Drive, Clarksburg, WV 26301, in Harrison County. It serves veterans in Clarksburg and the surrounding region.
How can I contact Louis A. Johnson Veterans Affairs to ask about detox programs? +
The facility can be reached by phone at (304) 623-3461. Additional information is available through the official VA website at va.gov/clarksburg-health-care.
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