James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center
Treatment center
At a glance
- Address
- 2907 Pleasant Valley Boulevard, Altoona, PA 16602
- Levels of care
- OutpatientTelemedicineDetox
- Ages served
- Young Adults (Ages 18-25)Adults (Ages 26-64)Seniors (Ages 65+)
- Languages
- Sign language
- Accreditation
Detox and medication
Detox
- Offered: Opioids
- Offered: Alcohol
- Not 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 Altoona
Treatment and fellowship meetings do different jobs, and most people end up using both.
Questions people ask about James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center
What programs does James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center offer?
They provide outpatient, telemedicine and detox. The nearest alternative is in Duncansville, 3.1 miles away, if you want something to compare it against.
What does James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center detox from?
They detox from alcohol and opioids, so the first stage and the treatment after it can happen in one place rather than across two trips to Altoona.
Does James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center treat mental health as well?
They treat mental health alongside the substance use, so both sides are handled in one place. Ask whether the psychiatric side is on site, because in Altoona that is the part that varies.
Can I do this by video instead?
They offer telemedicine, so some of this can be done by video rather than traveling into Altoona.
Does James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center prescribe buprenorphine or methadone?
They prescribe buprenorphine and naltrexone. Medication and counseling together is the standard of care for opioid use rather than an either or, and not every place near Altoona offers both.
Does James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center treat people who are pregnant?
They treat pregnant and postpartum clients. Ask whether prenatal care is on site or coordinated with somewhere else in Altoona.
How do I choose between two centers?
Compare the specifics, because almost every center describes itself in the same words. Whoever answers the phone is not always whoever operates the program, because referral services are common in this field. Ask what happens if somebody wants to leave partway through, because the answer says a lot about how a place is run.
Who finds out that I went to treatment?
Treatment records for substance use are held under a federal rule that is stricter than the one covering ordinary medical records. There are narrow exceptions, including a medical emergency and a court order, and they are narrower than people assume. Where a court or a license is involved, ask exactly what gets reported and to whom.