San Francisco VA Downtown Clinic
✓ Last verified from the SAMHSA dataset on June 16, 2026 · call to confirm availability and details before going
Insurance and payment
- Insurance accepted; network status unknown
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Services
Type of Care
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental illness (SMI) in adults and/or serious emotional disturbance (SED) in children
Service Setting
OutpatientOutpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatmentRegular outpatient treatment
Opioid Medications used in Treatment
Buprenorphine used in TreatmentNaltrexone used in Treatment
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
Type of Opioid Treatment
Buprenorphine maintenancePrescribes buprenorphinePrescribes naltrexoneRelapse prevention with naltrexoneUse methadone/buprenorphine for pain management or emergency dosingLofexidine or Clonidine detoxification
Pharmacotherapies
Acamprosate (Campral®)DisulfiramBuprenorphine with naloxoneBuprenorphine without naloxoneBuprenorphine (extended-release, injectable)Naltrexone (oral)Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)Medications for HIV treatmentMedications for Hepatitis C treatmentClonidineMedications for pre-exposure to prophylaxisMedication for mental disordersNicotine replacementNon-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Treatment Approaches
Anger managementBrief interventionCognitive behavioral therapyContingency management/motivational incentivesMotivational interviewingMatrix ModelRelapse preventionSubstance use disorder counselingTelemedicine/telehealth therapyTrauma-related counseling12-step facilitation
Facility Operation
Federal GovernmentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
License/Certification/Accreditation
The Joint Commission
Payment/Insurance Accepted
Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programsPrivate health insurance
Special Programs/Groups
Veterans
Assessment/Pre-treatment
Comprehensive mental health assessmentComprehensive substance use assessmentInterim services for clientsOutreach to persons in the communityComplete medical history/physical examScreening for tobacco useScreening for substance useScreening for mental disorders
Testing
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testingDrug and alcohol oral fluid testingDrug or alcohol urine screeningHIV testingSTD testingTB screeningMetabolic syndrome monitoringTesting for Hepatitis B (HBV)Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Transitional Services
Aftercare/continuing careDischarge PlanningNaloxone and overdose educationOutcome follow-up after discharge
Recovery Support Services
Housing servicesAssistance with obtaining social servicesMentoring/peer supportEmployment counseling or training
Education and Counseling Services
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or supportHepatitis education, counseling, or supportHealth education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitisSubstance use disorder educationSmoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counselingIndividual counselingGroup counselingFamily counselingMarital/couples counselingVocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)
Medical Services
Hepatitis A (HAV) vaccinationHepatitis B (HBV) vaccination
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking not permitted
Age Groups Accepted
Young AdultsAdultsSeniors
Sex Accepted
FemaleMale
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services
Case management serviceDomestic violence services, including family or partnerEarly intervention for HIVMental health servicesTransportation assistanceIntegrated primary care servicesSuicide prevention services
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