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Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC)

Outpatient Program Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) / MAT Detox referral / Medically Managed Withdrawal
Address
3900 Woodland Avenue Building 3
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
Accredited by
Joint Commission (JCAHO)
Available
24/7 admissions
Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) - drug and alcohol detox center in Philadelphia, PA

About

About Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC)

The Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC), formally named the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, is a Joint Commission-accredited federal medical facility serving veterans across the Philadelphia region from 3900 Woodland Avenue in West Philadelphia. Within the broader hospital, PVAMC’s Addiction Recovery Unit delivers substance use disorder care designed specifically for the needs of U.S. military veterans, integrated with the rest of the VA’s medical, mental health, and social services.

Addiction services emphasize an outpatient model with medically supported withdrawal options and a SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program (OTP), making medication-assisted treatment available for veterans with opioid use disorder. Treatment is paired with evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to address the thoughts and behaviors that drive substance use. Because many veterans live with trauma, the program is structured to handle co-occurring conditions such as PTSD, depression, and anxiety alongside substance use, rather than as a separate referral.

PVAMC serves veterans of all eras, including older adults, men, women, and veterans involved with the criminal-legal system. Care is coordinated across the medical center, so a veteran receiving addiction treatment can also access VA primary care, psychiatry, social work, housing support, and homeless veteran outreach without leaving the system. This integration is one of the defining advantages of VA-based addiction care.

Most services for enrolled veterans are covered through VA health benefits, with TRICARE accepted for eligible beneficiaries; private insurance and self-pay are also recognized payment paths. Veterans who are not yet enrolled in VA health care can initiate enrollment through the medical center’s intake processes. For veterans in the Philadelphia region seeking accredited, federally operated addiction treatment that respects military service and accommodates the medical complexity many veterans carry, PVAMC’s Addiction Recovery Unit is a long-established option on a full-service VA medical campus.

  • Joint Commission-accredited medical detox exclusively for veterans
  • Certified Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) with FDA-approved medications
  • 24/7 medically supervised withdrawal management availability
  • Specialized trauma-informed detox protocols for military service members
  • Direct TRICARE and VA benefits coverage for detox services

Treatment

What this center treats and how

Levels of care
Outpatient Program Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) / MAT Detox referral / Medically Managed Withdrawal
Conditions
Alcohol Use Disorder Opioid Use Disorder Substance Use Disorders Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions Trauma / PTSD
Methods
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Populations
Veterans Seniors / Older Adults Men Women Court-Ordered Co-Occurring Disorders / Dual Diagnosis
Languages
English
Facility
Located on the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center campus Integrated with broader VA medical and mental health services On-site MAT / opioid treatment program

Location

Where it is

3900 Woodland Avenue Building 3, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104 Get directions

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Medical Detox Services for Veterans

PVAMC operates a comprehensive medical detox program designed specifically for veterans requiring medically supervised withdrawal management. The facility maintains 24/7 operations, ensuring immediate access to detox services when veterans face crisis situations or urgent medical needs during withdrawal. Medical staff coordinate withdrawal protocols using FDA-approved medications to manage symptoms safely.

The center's Joint Commission accreditation validates adherence to strict medical detox standards, while their Opioid Treatment Program certification enables specialized opioid detox services. Veterans receive medically supervised detox in both residential and outpatient settings, allowing for flexible care levels based on withdrawal severity and medical complexity.

Opioid Treatment Program Certification

As a certified Opioid Treatment Program, PVAMC provides specialized opioid detox services using evidence-based withdrawal management protocols. The program addresses the opioid crisis among veteran populations through medically supervised detox combined with FDA-approved medications for opioid use disorder. Clinical teams coordinate detox protocols with ongoing treatment planning.

Veterans struggling with opioid dependence receive comprehensive medical evaluation before beginning withdrawal management. The OTP certification ensures compliance with federal regulations governing opioid treatment, providing veterans access to the full spectrum of medically supervised detox options available under current treatment guidelines.

Dual Diagnosis and Trauma-Informed Detox

The facility specializes in treating co-occurring disorders during medical detox, recognizing that many veterans present with dual diagnosis situations requiring coordinated withdrawal management. Clinical staff integrate trauma-informed approaches into detox protocols, addressing PTSD and military trauma alongside substance use disorders during the withdrawal process.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy begins during medical detox to support veterans through withdrawal while addressing underlying trauma contributors to substance use. This integrated approach ensures that detox becomes the foundation for comprehensive treatment rather than standalone withdrawal management.

After Care

Continuing support

VA continuum-of-care follow-up Connection to VA mental health and primary care Outpatient continuing care

Cost & Credentials

What's covered and who vouches for it

Payment options
VA Health Benefits TRICARE Private Insurance Self-Pay / Cash
Accreditations
Joint Commission (JCAHO) Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Common questions

FAQs About Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC)

Does the VA have a drug detox facility in Philadelphia? +
Yes, Philadelphia VA Medical Center operates a medical detox program and Addiction Recovery Unit for veterans. The facility provides 24/7 medically supervised withdrawal management and maintains certification as an Opioid Treatment Program.
Does VA cover medical detox for veterans? +
PVAMC accepts TRICARE and VA benefits for medical detox services. Veterans can also use private insurance or self-pay options. Coverage through VA benefits typically includes medically supervised detox and ongoing treatment services.
How long is VA medical detox treatment? +
Medical detox length varies based on individual withdrawal needs and substance type. PVAMC offers both residential and outpatient detox options, with medical staff determining appropriate duration based on withdrawal severity and medical complexity.
What substances does Philadelphia VA treat during detox? +
The facility provides medical detox for various substances, with specialized opioid detox through their certified Opioid Treatment Program. They also address alcohol detox and other substance withdrawal management needs for veterans.
Does Philadelphia VA treat veterans with PTSD during detox? +
Yes, PVAMC specializes in trauma-informed medical detox for veterans with PTSD and military trauma. They treat co-occurring disorders during withdrawal management, integrating trauma considerations into detox protocols.
Is Philadelphia VA medical detox available 24/7? +
Philadelphia VA Medical Center operates 24 hours daily, seven days per week. This ensures veterans can access medically supervised detox services immediately when facing withdrawal crises or urgent medical needs.
What makes Philadelphia VA different from other detox centers? +
PVAMC exclusively serves veterans with specialized trauma-informed detox protocols designed for military service members. The facility combines Joint Commission accreditation with OTP certification and direct VA benefits coverage.
Can court-ordered veterans receive detox at Philadelphia VA? +
Yes, Philadelphia VA serves veterans with court-ordered treatment requirements. The facility coordinates medical detox services with legal obligations while providing veteran-specific withdrawal management protocols.

Services

Programs and specialties

Treatment type
Hospital inpatient Outpatient Residential treatment Inpatient medical detox and stabilization Hospital inpatient treatment Outpatient detoxification Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment Aftercare recovery programs Long-term residential Short-term residential Alcohol Detoxification Benzodiazepines Detoxification Cocaine Detoxification Opioid Detoxification Methamphetamines detoxification Routinely uses medication for detoxification
Payment
Federal or any government funding for substance use programs No payment accepted
Specialty
Mental health counseling for co-occurring disorders Group therapy Family therapy Marital/couples counseling Addiction recovery education Adolescents and young adults Pregnant/postpartum women Adult men Seniors or older adults Gay & Lesbian Veterans Clients referred from the court/judicial system
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