| Organization |
Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC).
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| Program |
Substance Abuse Programs. |
| Address |
4150 Clement Street. San Francisco CA 94121 |
| Phone |
415-750-2127 (outpatient); 415-750-2050 (methadone clinic); 415-750-2075 (inpatient unit) |
| Hours |
Office - 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday |
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Triage - 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday |
| Description |
The VA Medical Center provides substance abuse treatment programs for veterans. The outpatient clinics provide individual, family and group counseling; a complete education series including family education; optional antabuse prescriptions; a methadone clinic (detox and maintenance); and recreational activities. The inpatient unit provides a variable length-of-stay treatment program averaging 14 days. Clients must be sober (Breathalyzer = 0) before admittance. The program includes individual, family and group therapy, occupational therapy, an AA study group, education, optional antabuse prescriptions, and a 2-year outpatient follow-up program. Non-veteran patients may also enroll in treatment programs for alcoholism, heroin addiction, and cocaine abuse if they are willing to participate in medical studies. |
| Eligibility |
Veteran with honorable or general discharge. Non-veteran must be willing to participate in medical studies. |
| Fee |
Free. |
| Application |
Walk in from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. |
| Transportation |
Muni (18 46th Avenue or 38 Geary). |
| Accessibility |
Yes. |
| Language |
May include Lithuanian and Spanish. |
| Officer |
Charles Marmar, M.D., Associate Chief of Staff of Mental Health Service. |
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