Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center Veterans Affairs

Wilkes Barre, PA

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient Outpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Inpatient · Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Wilkes Barre, PA · Accepts Private · TRICARE · Serves veterans, seniors, trauma survivors.

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About Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs facility offering comprehensive mental health services, substance use treatment, crisis intervention, and trauma support for veterans.

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 · Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Outpatient
Therapy approaches: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Age groups: Young Adults, Seniors
Special populations: Veterans, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Medications used: Chlorpromazine, Droperidol, Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Loxapine, Perphenazine, Pimozide, Prochlorperazine, Thiothixene, Thioridazine + 17 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

Sliding scale

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

Contact & Location

Address

1111 East End Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711

Facility direct line

570-824-3521 x27738

Website

www.va.gov

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center Veterans Affairs accept Medicaid?

SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call 570-824-3521 x27738 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other PA centers that accept Medicaid.

What level of care does Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center Veterans Affairs offer?

This facility offers: Inpatient, Outpatient, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, 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 Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center Veterans Affairs have specialized programs?

Yes — this facility offers programs for: Veterans, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

What therapy methods does Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center Veterans Affairs use?

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

How do I start treatment at Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center Veterans Affairs?

Call the facility directly at 570-824-3521 x27738 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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