Butler VA Healthcare System
Treatment center
At a glance
- Address
- 325 New Castle Road, Butler, PA 16001
- Levels of care
- Inpatient ResidentialDetoxTelemedicine
- Ages served
- Young Adults (Ages 18-25)Adults (Ages 26-64)Seniors (Ages 65+)
- Accreditation
Detox and medication
Detox
- Offered: Opioids
- Offered: Alcohol
- Offered: Benzodiazepines
- Offered: Methamphetamines
- Offered: Cocaine
Medication assisted treatment
- Offered: Buprenorphine
- Offered: Naltrexone
- Not offered: Methadone
Services and programs
Services
Special programs
Other treatment centers close by
Within about 14 miles of this address, nearest first.
Meetings in Butler
Treatment and fellowship meetings do different jobs, and most people end up using both.
Questions people ask about Butler VA Healthcare System
Is Butler VA Healthcare System residential or day treatment?
They are set up for 3 levels: inpatient residential, detox and telemedicine. Of the 7 centers within 14 miles of Butler, 2 offer a bed.
Does Butler VA Healthcare System offer a detox?
They detox from alcohol, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methamphetamines and opioids. Which substances a place handles matters more than the word detox, and 1 of the 7 centers near Butler offers one at all.
Can I do this by video instead?
They do video appointments, which matters if Butler is a drive for you.
Is medication assisted treatment available at Butler VA Healthcare System?
They prescribe 2 medications: buprenorphine and naltrexone. What a provider actually stocks changes, so ask for the one you need by name before driving to Butler.
Who are the programs at Butler VA Healthcare System built for?
One of their programs is built for veterans, which usually means a separate group rather than the same room with a different label, and it is one of the 9 named here.
What is there in Butler that costs nothing?
Butler has 35 free AA meetings as well, which is not treatment but costs nothing and needs no referral.
What about the medication my doctor prescribed?
The medication review is part of intake, and it is one of the reasons intake asks so many health questions. Pill organizers are often refused at the door, because medication has to arrive labeled. Write the full list with doses and prescribers before you call anyone.
What do I need to pack for a residential program?
Identification, insurance card, medications in their original labeled containers, and a week of ordinary clothes. An outpatient program needs almost none of this, just the documents and the appointment time. Ask what to do about prescriptions and mail arriving at home while you are away.