Ralph H. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Chillicothe, OH

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Inpatient PHP MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Inpatient · PHP · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Chillicothe, OH · Accepts Private · TRICARE · Serves veterans, seniors, trauma survivors.

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About Ralph H. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Located near Robert B. Scarborough Bridge in Charleston, this hospital supports veterans with mental health and substance use challenges. Ralph H. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center offers inpatient, outpatient, and telehealth options, with focused programs for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, addiction, smoking cessation, and chronic pain.
Clinicians use evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain (CBT-CP) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Veterans engage in individual and group counseling to address depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and addiction. Pain management services feature biofeedback, acupuncture, massage therapy, and tai chi, while nutrition counseling helps veterans improve health through tailored guidance and education.
Dedicated programs provide counseling and therapy in supportive spaces for women veterans, LGBTQ+ veterans, and survivors of military sexual trauma (MST). Staff extend support with housing programs for those at risk of homelessness and transition care that guides veterans returning to civilian life.

Classified as veterans affairs medical center or other va healthcare facility. federal government. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

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

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care: Inpatient · PHP · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment, Residential/24-hour residential
Therapy approaches: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups: Young Adults, Seniors
Special populations: Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Active duty military, Members of military families, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Medications used: Chlorpromazine, Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Loxapine, Perphenazine, Prochlorperazine, Thiothixene, Thioridazine, Trifluoperazine, Aripiprazole + 14 more
Recovery supports: Housing services, Mentoring/peer support
Emergency services: Crisis intervention team, Psychiatric emergency onsite services, Psychiatric emergency walk-in services
Facility operation: Federal Government, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid

Medicare

Private insurance

TRICARE / VA

Self-pay / Cash

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Full list from SAMHSA: Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; U.S. Department of VA funds

Contact & Location

Address

17273 State Route 104, Chillicothe, OH 45601

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Facility direct line

(843) 577-5011

Website

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Ralph H. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center accept Medicaid?

SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (843) 577-5011 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other OH centers that accept Medicaid.

What level of care does Ralph H. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center offer?

This facility offers: Inpatient, PHP, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment, Residential/24-hour residential. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

Does Ralph H. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center have specialized programs?

Yes — this facility offers programs for: Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Active duty military, Members of military families, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence.

What therapy methods does Ralph H. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center use?

Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.

How do I start treatment at Ralph H. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center?

Call the facility directly at (843) 577-5011 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: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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