San Francisco VA Healthcare System
Listed by SAMHSA as: VA Oakland Behavioral Health Clinic
✓ Last verified from the SAMHSA dataset on June 16, 2026 · call to confirm availability and details before going
Insurance and payment
- 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 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
Methadone used in TreatmentBuprenorphine 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 maintenanceFederally-certified Opioid Treatment ProgramMethadone maintenancePrescribes buprenorphinePrescribes naltrexoneLofexidine or Clonidine detoxification
Pharmacotherapies
Acamprosate (Campral®)DisulfiramMethadoneBuprenorphine with naloxoneBuprenorphine without naloxoneBuprenorphine (extended-release, injectable)Naltrexone (oral)Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)ClonidineMedication for mental disorders
Treatment Approaches
Anger managementCognitive behavioral therapyContingency management/motivational incentivesMotivational interviewingRelapse preventionSubstance use disorder counselingTrauma-related counselingTelemedicine/telehealth therapy
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 military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
Special Programs/Groups
Veterans
Assessment/Pre-treatment
Comprehensive mental health assessmentComprehensive substance use assessmentComplete medical history/physical examScreening for tobacco useScreening for substance useScreening for mental disorders
Testing
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testingDrug or alcohol urine screening
Transitional Services
Aftercare/continuing careNaloxone and overdose education
Recovery Support Services
Housing servicesEmployment counseling or training
Education and Counseling Services
Substance use disorder educationSmoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counselingIndividual counselingGroup counselingFamily counselingMarital/couples counselingVocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking not permitted
Age Groups Accepted
Children/AdolescentsYoung AdultsAdultsSeniors
Sex Accepted
FemaleMale
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services
Case management serviceMental health servicesSocial skills developmentSuicide 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?
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