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Birmingham VA Healthcare System Birmingham East VA East Clinic

Birmingham, AL

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient PHP IOP MAT Dual Dx Telehealth
Specializes in Veterans · Military Dual Diagnosis Trauma-Informed Pregnancy · Postpartum Young Adults Seniors · Older Adults

Inpatient · PHP · IOP · MAT center · in Birmingham, AL · Accepts TRICARE · Serves veterans, trauma survivors.

Free helpline · 24/7

Need help choosing the right program?

Call helpline: +1 (205) 973-2878

What happens when you call

  • Free — no obligation to admit
  • Confidential — HIPAA + 42 CFR Part 2
  • Live person — no voicemail, 24/7
  • Insurance verified in minutes

Facility direct line available in the contact section below.

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Key takeaways for Birmingham VA Healthcare System Birmingham East VA East Clinic

  • Inpatient · PHP · IOP · MAT offered on-site
  • Accepts TRICARE / VA
  • SAMHSA-verified facility (U.S. Treatment Locator listing)
  • Direct facility line available below · Helpline free & confidential 24/7
  • Located in Birmingham, AL

Always verify current programs, availability, and insurance in-network status directly with the facility or our contact details below.

About Birmingham VA Healthcare System Birmingham East VA East Clinic

VA healthcare system specializing in mental health and substance use disorder treatment for veterans. Offering comprehensive care and specialized services.

U.s. department of veterans affairs. Primary focus: substance use treatment, transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: June 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Birmingham VA Healthcare System Birmingham East VA East Clinic at a Glance

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA Treatment Locator.

Levels of care

Inpatient · PHP · IOP · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth

Service settings

Outpatient, Residential/24-hour residential, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, Intensive outpatient treatment, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, Regular outpatient treatment, Short-term residential

Therapy approaches

Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling

Age groups accepted

Young Adults, Adults

Special populations

Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Members of military families, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders

Medications used

Disulfiram, Buprenorphine with naloxone, Buprenorphine without naloxone, Naltrexone (oral), Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable), Medications for HIV treatment, Medications for Hepatitis C treatment, Clonidine +4 more

Recovery support services

Self-help groups, Housing services, Assistance with obtaining social services, Mentoring/peer support, Employment counseling or training

Facility operation

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Federal Government

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Confirm in-network status before admission. Verification is free.

Verify coverage

Medicaid

State-administered · Nominal copay or $0

Medicare

Parts A/B/D · ~20% coinsurance

Private insurance

Aetna · BCBS · Cigna · UHC · etc.

TRICARE / VA

Active duty · Retirees · Veterans

Coverage details →

Self-pay / Cash

Payment plans often available

Sliding scale

Based on household income

Full payment list from SAMHSA: Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)

Contact & Location

Address

7901 Crestwood Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35210

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Facility direct line

205-957-5300

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Birmingham VA Healthcare System Birmingham East VA East Clinic accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call 205-957-5300 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other AL centers that accept Medicaid.
What level of care does Birmingham VA Healthcare System Birmingham East VA East Clinic offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, PHP, IOP, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Residential/24-hour residential, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, Intensive outpatient treatment, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, Regular outpatient treatment, Short-term residential. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Birmingham VA Healthcare System Birmingham East VA East Clinic have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Members of military families, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
What therapy methods does Birmingham VA Healthcare System Birmingham East VA East Clinic use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, 12-step facilitation.
How do I start treatment at Birmingham VA Healthcare System Birmingham East VA East Clinic?
Call the facility directly at 205-957-5300 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: June 2026. Editorial policy.

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