Addiction Recovery Unit
Listed by SAMHSA as: Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC)
✓ Last verified from the SAMHSA dataset on June 16, 2026 · call to confirm availability and details before going
Contact
39th and Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: (215) 823-4070
Intake: (215) 823-4014
Insurance and payment
- Insurance accepted; network status unknown
- Cash / self-pay available
- 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
OutpatientOutpatient detoxificationIntensive outpatient treatmentOutpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatmentRegular outpatient treatment
Hospitals
General Hospital (including VA hospital)
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 detoxificationBuprenorphine maintenancePrescribes buprenorphinePrescribes naltrexoneRelapse prevention with naltrexoneLofexidine or Clonidine detoxificationMaintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization
Pharmacotherapies
Acamprosate (Campral®)DisulfiramBuprenorphine with naloxoneBuprenorphine without naloxoneBuprenorphine (extended-release, injectable)Naltrexone (oral)Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)ClonidineMedications for pre-exposure to prophylaxisMedication for mental disordersNicotine 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
U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsFederal Government
License/Certification/Accreditation
The Joint Commission
Payment/Insurance Accepted
Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programsFederal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)Private health insuranceCash or self-payment
Special Programs/Groups
Adult womenAdult menSeniors or older adultsVeteransCriminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clientsClients with co-occurring mental and substance use disordersClients with co-occurring pain and substance use disordersClients who have experienced sexual abuseClients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violenceClients who have experienced trauma
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
Self-help groupsHousing servicesAssistance with obtaining social servicesMentoring/peer supportEmployment counseling or training
Other Services
Treatment for gambling disorderTreatment for other addiction disorder
Detoxification (medical withdrawal) Services
Alcohol DetoxificationBenzodiazepines DetoxificationOpioids 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 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
Exclusive Services
Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients
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.