VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System West Los Angeles VAMC

About VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System West Los Angeles VAMC

The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is proud to offer a variety of services to help those struggling with addiction. Our team of experts is here to provide the highest quality care possible, and we offer a variety of programs and services to meet the unique needs of each individual. Whether you’re struggling with alcohol addiction, opioid addiction, or any other type of addiction, we can help. We also offer programs for those with dual diagnosis, and we have programs specifically for Military members, Men, Women, and Young Adults. We’re proud to be a LGBTQ Friendly Rehab, and we offer a variety of therapy options, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Experiential Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, and Individual Therapy. We also offer Detox Treatment and Aftercare Support to help you every step of the way.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Alcohol Rehab
If you’re ready to overcome alcohol use disorder, an alcohol rehab in California can give you the tools you need. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, an alcohol program will help you build a new lifestyle based on healthy coping mechanisms, better relationships, and a new way of thinking about life.
Dual Diagnosis
Many people with addiction issues also have a mental health diagnosis, which is known as a dual diagnosis. Be sure to find a rehab in California that can treat both. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, a dual diagnosis program will offer specific support for your mental health needs alongside traditional substance use treatment.
Opioid Addiction
The goal of an alcohol rehab in California is to give you the tools and skills you need to achieve long-term recovery. During this program, you’ll work with professional counselors to deal with the psychological, emotional, and physical issues that opioid misuse can cause. Over time, you’ll learn how to live without substance use long-term.
Adult Program
An adult program in California addresses the unique needs of adults, such as finding secure housing, building a career, and raising a family. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, an adult program will offer specific support for your emotional, mental, and social needs.
Senior Rehab
Offering specialized substance use treatment for those who are older, senior rehabs in California provide a safe space to work on recovery. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, a senior program will offer specific support for your physical, emotional, mental, and social needs.
LGBTQ Friendly Rehab
Offering specialized substance use treatment for the LGBTQ+ community, LGBTQ+ friendly rehabs in California provide a safe space to work on recovery. These programs offer personalized treatment that incorporates your physical, mental, and emotional needs. You’ll find the compassionate care you need to overcome addiction.
Military Rehab
A military rehab in California provides an understanding environment that makes it easier to work on your long-term recovery. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, a military program will offer specific support for your emotional, mental, and social needs. This may include help overcoming PTSD, trauma-informed care, and more.
Men's Rehab
Choosing a men’s rehab in California can be a great way to manage gender-specific issues while also addressing substance use. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, a men’s program will offer specific support for your emotional, mental, and social needs.
Women's Rehab
If you’re a woman struggling with substance use, consider a women’s rehab program in California. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, a women’s program will offer specific support for your emotional, mental, and social needs.
Young Adult Rehab
Young adult rehabs in California address a wide range of substance use issues while also helping clients transition into adulthood. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, a young adult program will offer specific support for your emotional, mental, and social needs.
Veterans & Military
As a VA medical center, West Los Angeles VAMC exclusively serves Veterans, offering integrated substance use disorder and mental health treatment tailored to military service-related needs.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
The West Los Angeles VA Medical Center integrates care for Veterans facing both substance use disorders and mental health conditions such as PTSD, depression, or anxiety in one coordinated plan.
PTSD Treatment Program
Veterans at West Los Angeles VAMC can access outpatient, inpatient, and residential PTSD treatment tracks, often coordinated with substance use disorder care for trauma-related recovery needs.
Homeless Veterans Support
West Los Angeles VA Medical Center assists Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, connecting substance use and mental health treatment with housing-related support services.
Justice-Involved Veterans Program
The facility helps justice-involved Veterans in the Los Angeles area avoid homelessness and build community reintegration skills alongside substance use disorder and mental health treatment.
Women Veterans Program
West Los Angeles VAMC offers a dedicated Women Veterans Program including primary care, mental health care, and specialty services tailored to the needs of female Veterans.
Medication-Assisted Treatment Program
Veterans receiving substance use disorder care at West Los Angeles VAMC may access medication options, including medications for opioid use disorder, to manage cravings and withdrawal symptoms.

Insurance Coverage

Private insurance
Paying for rehab in California is easier if you use private insurance. Keep in mind that coverage levels may vary, and it’s important to try to find a center that’s in-network with your plan. Be sure to ask about your out-of-pocket costs, such as copayments and deductibles.
Self-pay options
Paying the full cost of rehab in California yourself is called self-pay. Some people write a check, some electronically send payment to the treatment center, and others get a medical loan. There may be different fee structures depending on the level of care.
Financing available
If financing options are available, they can be a good way to pay for substance use treatment in California. When you finance the cost of treatment, you can pay the cost over time. This makes getting the help you need more affordable. Options include payment plans, grants, loans, and scholarships.
Medicare
West Los Angeles VAMC may bill Medicare for treatment of non-service-connected conditions when Veterans have this coverage in addition to VA health benefits.
Military insurance
For those with military insurance, using your coverage to pay for treatment in California can make rehab more accessible. Your insurance plan can pay for some or all of the costs of rehab, although you will want to contact the insurer for full details. You may have some out-of-pocket costs such as copays or deductibles.
Medicaid
The facility may bill Medicaid for care related to non-service-connected conditions for Veterans who carry this coverage alongside VA enrollment.
Free
Having a hard time paying for substance use treatment in California? Consider looking for free rehabs that provide high-quality care. As you look at options, make sure you choose a program run by qualified professionals that uses evidence-based treatment. Free rehabs are often run by the state or county.
Financial aid
One way to pay for rehab in California is to use financial aid programs if you qualify. Treatment programs may offer grants and scholarships to help you afford the cost of treatment, or you might find help from non-profits or other community groups.
Private Health Insurance
Veterans with private health insurance may have their non-service-connected condition care billed to that provider, helping offset costs at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center.

Levels of Care

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Detox Treatment
The first step to a substance-free lifestyle is detox in California. Most detox programs last around one week, although some are longer. You will generally receive medical treatment for withdrawal symptoms as well as treatment planning for the next stage of rehab.
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Outpatient Rehab
West Los Angeles VAMC provides outpatient mental health and substance use disorder care, including individual and group therapy, for Veterans across the Greater Los Angeles area.
3
Aftercare Support
Overcoming substance use is a lifelong process. Aftercare in California gives you the support you need to stay sober. Some aftercare programs will help you connect to community resources and social services in your area, from housing to healthcare to financial assistance.
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Inpatient Rehab
Inpatient treatment programs for PTSD and substance use disorders are available through the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center for Veterans needing more intensive, structured care.
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Partial Hospitalization Program
Intensive outpatient treatment is offered at West Los Angeles VAMC for Veterans with substance use disorders who need structured support while living outside a residential setting.

Therapies

Cognitive Behavior Therapy
In California, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps you identify wrong thinking that can create impulsive actions. This makes it much easier to reach long-term recovery. Substance use treatment includes detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care, and CBT may be a part of each of these stages. The goal is to help clients identify distorted thinking, replace it with rational thinking, and change their responses accordingly.
Experiential Therapy
In California, experiential therapy is a holistic therapy that is widely used in addiction treatment. By participating in art, music, or physical activities like hiking, you can learn to face internal issues without turning to substance use. Instead, you’ll develop healthy coping mechanisms.
Family Therapy
Attending family therapy in California is a way to address broken relationships and dysfunction, helping you establish long-term recovery. There are several goals in family therapy. Some sessions may be focused on specific past events, while others address current broken relationships or how good intentions have gone astray. Over time, family relationships can be restored, making recovery easier.
Group Therapy
Group counseling is provided at West Los Angeles VAMC as part of outpatient mental health and substance use disorder care, helping Veterans build peer support and recovery skills together.
Individual Therapy
Veterans at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center receive individual counseling as part of substance use disorder treatment, supporting personalized recovery planning within the Greater Los Angeles VA system.
Trauma Therapy
Trauma-informed therapy in California can provide a way to process past events and create better coping strategies as you work through substance use treatment. Both inpatient treatment and outpatient care can include trauma-informed therapy, which helps you create a feeling of safety, access peer support, embrace the validity of your feelings, and create healthy coping skills.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
West Los Angeles VAMC offers cognitive behavioral therapy as an evidence-based approach for Veterans addressing substance use problems alongside conditions like depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
Relapse Prevention Therapy (RPT)
The facility incorporates relapse prevention education into its substance use disorder programs, helping Veterans in the Los Angeles area develop long-term skills to sustain recovery.