San Francisco VA Downtown Clinic

San Francisco, CA

SAMHSA Verified Outpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in San Francisco, CA · Accepts Private · Serves veterans.

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Direct line to San Francisco VA Downtown...: 415-281-5100

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About San Francisco VA Downtown Clinic

Outpatient center for adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use, offering integrated care and supportive services.

U.s. department of veterans affairs. Primary focus: substance use treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

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: Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings: Outpatient, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, Regular outpatient treatment
Therapy approaches: Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling
Age groups: Young Adults, Adults
Special populations: Veterans
Medications used: Acamprosate (Campral®), Disulfiram, Buprenorphine with naloxone, Buprenorphine without naloxone, Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable), Naltrexone (oral), Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable), Medications for HIV treatment, Medications for Hepatitis C treatment, Clonidine + 4 more
Recovery supports: 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

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Medicaid

Medicare

Private insurance

TRICARE / VA

Self-pay / Cash

Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Private health insurance

Contact & Location

Address

401 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107

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Facility direct line

415-281-5100

Website

www.va.gov

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does San Francisco VA Downtown Clinic accept Medicaid?

SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call 415-281-5100 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other CA centers that accept Medicaid.

What level of care does San Francisco VA Downtown Clinic offer?

This facility offers: Outpatient, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, Regular outpatient treatment. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

Does San Francisco VA Downtown Clinic have specialized programs?

Yes — this facility offers programs for: Veterans.

What therapy methods does San Francisco VA Downtown Clinic use?

Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Trauma-related counseling, 12-step facilitation.

How do I start treatment at San Francisco VA Downtown Clinic?

Call the facility directly at 415-281-5100 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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