Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center Comprehensive OP Substance Abuse Treat

Tuscaloosa, AL

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient PHP MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Inpatient · PHP · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Tuscaloosa, AL · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · TRICARE · Serves veterans, seniors, trauma survivors.

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About Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center Comprehensive OP Substance Abuse Treat

VA medical center providing outpatient care for adults and young adults with substance use disorders, mental health services, and employment counseling.

Classified as veterans affairs medical center or other va healthcare facility. u.s. department of veterans affairs. 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, Cognitive remediation therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment
Age groups: Young Adults, Seniors
Special populations: 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, 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), Persons with Alzheimer's or dementia
Medications used: Chlorpromazine, Haloperidol, Loxapine, Perphenazine, Pimozide, Thioridazine, Aripiprazole, Clozapine, Olanzapine, Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination + 6 more
Recovery supports: Housing services, Mentoring/peer support
Emergency services: Crisis intervention team, Psychiatric emergency onsite services, Psychiatric emergency walk-in services
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

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Full list from SAMHSA: Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; U.S. Department of VA funds

Contact & Location

Address

3701 Loop Road East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

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Facility direct line

205-554-2000 x2737

Website

www.tuscaloosa.va.gov

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center Comprehensive OP Substance Abuse Treat accept Medicaid?

Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center Comprehensive OP Substance Abuse Treat accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific AL Medicaid plan. Call 205-554-2000 x2737 to verify your benefits.

What level of care does Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center Comprehensive OP Substance Abuse Treat 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 Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center Comprehensive OP Substance Abuse Treat have specialized programs?

Yes — this facility offers programs for: 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, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence, Clients who have experienced trauma.

What therapy methods does Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center Comprehensive OP Substance Abuse Treat use?

Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Cognitive remediation therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing 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 Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center Comprehensive OP Substance Abuse Treat?

Call the facility directly at 205-554-2000 x2737 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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