Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center
Veterans Affairs
✓ Last verified from the SAMHSA dataset on June 16, 2026 · call to confirm availability and details before going
Contact
1111 East End Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
Phone: (570) 824-3521 ext. 27738
Intake: (570) 824-3521 ext. 27680
Insurance and payment
- Insurance accepted; network status unknown
- Military insurance accepted
Call to verify network status, benefits, prior authorization, and any out-of-pocket costs before scheduling.
Services
Type of Care
Substance use treatmentDetoxificationTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental illness (SMI) in adults and/or serious emotional disturbance (SED) in children
Service Setting
OutpatientResidential/24-hour residentialOutpatient detoxificationIntensive outpatient treatmentOutpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatmentRegular outpatient treatmentShort-term residential
Hospitals
General Hospital (including VA hospital)
Opioid Medications used in Treatment
Buprenorphine used in TreatmentNaltrexone used in Treatment
External Opioid Medications Source
In-network prescribing entityOther contracted prescribing entity
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhereThis facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Other contracted prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment
Buprenorphine maintenancePrescribes buprenorphinePrescribes naltrexoneRelapse prevention with naltrexoneAccepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhereLofexidine or Clonidine detoxificationMaintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization
Pharmacotherapies
Acamprosate (Campral®)DisulfiramBuprenorphine sub-dermal implantBuprenorphine with naloxoneBuprenorphine (extended-release, injectable)Naltrexone (oral)Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)Medications for HIV treatmentMedications for Hepatitis C treatmentClonidineMedication for mental disordersMedications for pre-exposure to prophylaxisNicotine replacementNon-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Treatment Approaches
Anger managementBrief interventionCognitive behavioral therapyContingency management/motivational incentivesMotivational interviewingRelapse preventionSubstance use disorder counselingTelemedicine/telehealth therapyTrauma-related counseling12-step facilitation
Facility Operation
Federal GovernmentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
License/Certification/Accreditation
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)Hospital licensing authorityThe Joint CommissionDrug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Payment/Insurance Accepted
Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)Private 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 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
Detoxification (medical withdrawal) Services
Alcohol DetoxificationMedication routinely used during detoxification
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
Language Services
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services
AcupunctureCase management serviceDomestic violence services, including family or partnerEarly intervention for HIVMental health servicesSocial skills developmentTransportation assistanceIntegrated primary care servicesSuicide prevention services
When you call, ask:
- Are you taking new patients right now?
- Do you accept my insurance, Medicaid, or a sliding fee scale?
- Is there a waitlist — and how long?
- What should I bring to the first appointment?
- Do you offer telehealth if I can't get there?
Five minutes on the phone can save a wasted trip.