Department of Veterans Affairs Medical
Treatment center
At a glance
- Address
- 200 Veterans Avenue, Beckley, WV 25801
- Levels of care
- OutpatientDetoxTelemedicine
- Ages served
- Young Adults (Ages 18-25)Adults (Ages 26-64)Seniors (Ages 65+)
- Languages
- Sign language
- Accreditation
Detox and medication
Detox
- Not offered: Opioids
- Offered: Alcohol
- Offered: Benzodiazepines
- Not offered: Methamphetamines
- Not 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 Beckley
Treatment and fellowship meetings do different jobs, and most people end up using both.
Questions people ask about Department of Veterans Affairs Medical
What treatment does Department of Veterans Affairs Medical offer?
They provide outpatient, detox and telemedicine, which is the whole of what this address in Beckley is set up for.
What does Department of Veterans Affairs Medical detox from?
They provide detox for 2 substances: alcohol and benzodiazepines. Whether a bed is free this week is a question for the call, and Beckley has 5 other centers.
Who are the programs at Department of Veterans Affairs Medical built for?
They offer a program for veterans, which not every center around Beckley does.
Is there a residential program at Department of Veterans Affairs Medical?
Outpatient only. Nobody stays overnight, so the week is built around appointments you travel to in Beckley.
Is there an interpreter at Department of Veterans Affairs Medical?
They offer treatment in Sign language. Whether that means a counselor who speaks it or an interpreter is worth asking, and Beckley has 5 other centers to ask.
What does stepping down look like?
The weeks right after a program are the highest risk stretch, so what is arranged for them matters. A discharge plan should name the appointments, who prescribes, and what to do on a bad night. Ask to see what a discharge plan looks like before you choose the program.
How long does the first call take?
It starts with a short assessment: the substance, the pattern, your health, and where you live. Having your insurance card in front of you shortens the whole thing considerably. Ask for the name of whoever you spoke to, so the second call starts where the first ended.
Can I work during treatment?
Residential care means time away. Outpatient care usually does not. Intensive outpatient programs are commonly scheduled before work or in the evening precisely so people can stay employed. Ask whether a schedule outside working hours exists before ruling treatment out.