Veterans Affairs - Austin Outpatient Clinic
Treatment center
At a glance
- Address
- 7901 Metropolis Drive, Austin, TX 78744
- Levels of care
- OutpatientTelemedicineDetox
- Ages served
- Adults (Ages 26-64)Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
- Languages
- SpanishEnglish
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 Austin
Treatment and fellowship meetings do different jobs, and most people end up using both.
Questions people ask about Veterans Affairs - Austin Outpatient Clinic
Is Veterans Affairs - Austin Outpatient Clinic inpatient or outpatient?
They offer outpatient, telemedicine and detox. Which one fits is usually decided by how much structure the first few weeks need, and Austin has 8 other centers within 14 miles.
Does Veterans Affairs - Austin Outpatient Clinic offer a detox?
They detox from opioids, alcohol, benzodiazepines, cocaine and methamphetamines. Which substances a place handles matters more than the word detox, and 2 of the 8 centers near Austin offer one at all.
Are there free support meetings in Austin?
Alongside this, Austin has 67 NA meetings and 791 free AA meetings.
Does Veterans Affairs - Austin Outpatient Clinic have a program for veterans?
Veterans are one of the 6 groups they offer a program for.
Is treatment available in Spanish at Veterans Affairs - Austin Outpatient Clinic?
Yes. They treat people in Spanish. Confirm it for the first appointment specifically, because in Austin that can depend on who is rostered that day.
Is there an age limit at Veterans Affairs - Austin Outpatient Clinic?
They treat adults from 26 to 64 and young adults from 18 to 25, alongside programs for mental health disorders and pain management, which is more than most places around Austin name.
What do I say when I call?
Somebody works through a short list: the substance, the amount, the history, the insurance. A family member can make the call and answer much of this, though some questions only the person using can answer. Write down who you spoke to and what they committed to.
Should I be looking at inpatient or outpatient treatment?
Inpatient means the treatment holds the whole day. Outpatient means it has to fit around one. Medical risk pushes toward inpatient care: withdrawal that needs supervision is not an outpatient problem. Describe the house you would be going back to, because that is the detail that decides it.