Substance Use Disorder Clinic
Listed by SAMHSA as: VA Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center
✓ Last verified from the SAMHSA dataset on June 16, 2026 · call to confirm availability and details before going
Contact
351 East Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: (213) 253-2677 ext. 23011
Intake: (213) 253-2677 ext. 24274
Insurance and payment
- Sliding fee scale available
- Payment assistance available
- Cash / self-pay available
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 sub-dermal implantBuprenorphine with naloxoneBuprenorphine without 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 interviewingMatrix ModelRelapse preventionSubstance use disorder counselingTrauma-related counselingTelemedicine/telehealth therapy12-step facilitation
Facility Operation
U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsFederal Government
License/Certification/Accreditation
The Joint CommissionSAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP)Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Payment/Insurance Accepted
Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programsCash or self-payment
Payment Assistance
Payment assistance (check with facility for details)Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Special Programs/Groups
Young adultsAdult womenPregnant/postpartum womenAdult menSeniors or older adultsVeteransActive duty militaryMembers of military familiesCriminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clientsClients with co-occurring mental and substance use disordersClients with co-occurring pain and substance use disordersClients with HIV or AIDSClients 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 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 servicesRecovery coachMentoring/peer supportEmployment counseling or training
Other Services
Treatment for gambling disorderTreatment for other addiction disorder
Detoxification (medical withdrawal) Services
Alcohol DetoxificationBenzodiazepines DetoxificationCocaine DetoxificationMethamphetamines 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 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 permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted
Young AdultsAdultsSeniors
Sex Accepted
FemaleMale
Language Services
Spanish
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping permitted in designated area
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.