VA Healthcare System Mental Health Clinic

Columbus, GA

SAMHSA Verified Outpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Columbus, GA · Serves veterans, seniors, trauma survivors.

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About VA Healthcare System Mental Health Clinic

Integrated outpatient care for veterans with mental health and substance use disorders, trauma-informed approach, and comprehensive treatment options.

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: Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings: Outpatient
Therapy approaches: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Age groups: Young Adults, Seniors
Special populations: Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI), Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Medications used: Chlorpromazine, Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Loxapine, Aripiprazole, Asenapine, Brexpiprazole, Cariprazine, Clozapine, Lurasidone + 9 more
Recovery supports: Housing services, Mentoring/peer support
Emergency services: Crisis intervention team, 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

Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: U.S. Department of VA funds

Contact & Location

Address

6910 River Road, Columbus, GA 31904

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Facility direct line

706-257-7205

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does VA Healthcare System Mental Health Clinic accept Medicaid?

SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call 706-257-7205 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other GA centers that accept Medicaid.

What level of care does VA Healthcare System Mental Health Clinic offer?

This facility offers: Outpatient, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient. 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 VA Healthcare System Mental Health Clinic have specialized programs?

Yes — this facility offers programs for: Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI), Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).

What therapy methods does VA Healthcare System Mental Health Clinic use?

Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral 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 VA Healthcare System Mental Health Clinic?

Call the facility directly at 706-257-7205 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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