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At a Glance
2 Accreditation(s)
Medication
Inpatient
Outpatient
Accepts Private Health Insurance
Accepts Public Health Insurance
Accreditations
Popular Destinations
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- Insurance Accepted Aetna Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield CareFirst Carelon Cigna ComPsych Health Net Highmark Humana Kaiser Permanente MHN Optum Private (Any) TRICARE United Medical Resources (UMR)
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- Insurance Accepted Aetna Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Carelon Cigna Highmark Humana Kaiser Permanente Medicaid Private (Any) State TRICARE
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- Insurance Accepted Aetna Anthem Cigna Highmark Private (Any) TRICARE
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- Insurance Accepted Aetna Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Cigna Health Net Highmark MHN Optum Private (Any) United Medical Resources (UMR)
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- Insurance Accepted Aetna Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Cigna Humana Kaiser Permanente Medicaid Medicare Optum Private (Any) State TRICARE United Medical Resources (UMR)
Overview
Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center offers a wide range of treatment options, including inpatient and outpatient programs, tailored to support veterans in their recovery journey. Utilizing approaches like CBT, motivational interviewing, and the 12-step program, the facility provides comprehensive care that includes mental health support and substance use counseling. Unique services such as acupuncture therapy and peer mentoring enhance recovery outcomes. The center also emphasizes transitional support with post-discharge planning and ongoing care.
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Location:
1111 East End Boulevard , Wilkes Barre, PA 18711 Directions
- Ages Served: Adults (Ages 26-64), Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
- Genders Accepted: Female, Male
- Detox For: Opioids, Alcohol, Benzodiazepines
- Available Services: Transitional services, Recovery support services, Treats alcohol use disorder, Treats opioid use disorder, Mental health treatment
- Special Programs: Adult men, Adult women, Court referrals, Past domestic violence, Past sexual abuse, Past trauma, Mental health disorders, Pregnant/postpartum, Veterans, Pain management
- Languages Served: Spanish, Sign language, French, Hindi, English
Insurance Accepted
Private
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- Other Private Insurance
Public
Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.
Financial Assistance
| Provided | Not Provided | |
|---|---|---|
| Free | ||
| Payment assistance | ||
| Sliding fee scale |
Treatment
Treatment Setting
- Residential inpatient
- Hospital inpatient
- Outpatient
- Telemedicine
- Detox
- Hospital inpatient detoxification
- Hospital inpatient treatment
- Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
- Outpatient (methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment)
- Outpatient detoxification
- Regular outpatient treatment
- Short-term residential
Treatment Approaches
- 12-step program support
- Anger control support
- Brief intervention
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Incentive-based therapy
- Matrix Model program
- Motivational interviewing
- Relapse prevention support
- Substance use counseling
- Trauma-focused counseling
Additional Support and Services
- Acupuncture therapy
- Case management support
- Domestic violence support
- Help with transportation
- HIV early intervention services
- Mental health support
- Social skills training
Counseling and Education
- Couples counseling
- Family therapy
- General health education services
- Group therapy
- Hepatitis education and support
- HIV/AIDS education and support
- Job training and educational support
- One-on-one counseling
- Substance use education
- Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling
Transition Support
- Discharge and next steps planning
- Ongoing recovery care
- Overdose prevention and naloxone education
- Post-discharge follow-up
Testing & Pre-Treatment
- Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
- Community outreach and support
- Comprehensive health checkup
- Hepatitis B testing
- Hepatitis C testing
- Mental health assessment
- Mental health screening
- Monitoring for metabolic syndrome
- Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
- Substance use assessment
- Temporary support for clients
- Testing for HIV
- Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Tobacco use assessment
- Tuberculosis screening
- Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
- Substance use screening
Medication-Based Treatments
- Buprenorphine (any)
- Naltrexone (any)
- Acamprosate (Campral)
- Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable)
- Buprenorphine sub-dermal implant
- Buprenorphine with naloxone
- Clonidine
- Disulfiram
- Medication for mental disorders
- Medications for Hepatitis C treatment
- Medications for HIV treatment
- Medications for pre-exposure to prophylaxis
- Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
- Naltrexone (oral)
- Nicotine replacement
- Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Amenities and Experiences
Policies
- No smoking allowed
- No vaping allowed
Ownership Type
- Government (Department of Veterans Affairs)
- Government (Federal)