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Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center

Substance Use and Mental Health
Hospital
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Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, this VA medical center is a regional center of excellence for Veteran mental health care. Services include inpatient and outpatient behavioral health care, a mental health residential rehabilitation program, residential and intensive outpatient addiction treatment and telehealth. Clinicians treat depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma, grief, anger, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

Therapy, Psychology and Whole Health

Psychiatry and psychology teams provide confidential consultation, evaluation and individual and group therapy for psychiatric disorders, PTSD and combat-related stress, anxiety, personality disorders, addictive behaviors and aggressive or self-harming behaviors. Treatment can include alternative approaches and medications when needed, and whole health care builds a personalized plan around each Veteran's values, needs and goals.

Support Services and Getting to Care

Women Veterans can receive mental health treatment, recovery support for military sexual trauma and maternity care, while homeless Veterans can connect with housing and health care resources. Caregiver support and suicide prevention services are also available. The medical center has no emergency room, but its Sick Call Clinic accepts weekday walk-ins, and DAV vans help Veterans reach scheduled appointments.

AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
3701 Loop Rd. E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 View Map
Part of
network
Primary Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions....
Accreditation
CARF
Conditions We Treat
Anger, Anxiety, Bipolar, Depression +8 More
Substance Use We Treat
Drug Addiction
How to pay

Insurance Accepted

Provider's Policy: Care is provided through VA health care benefits for eligible Veterans. Veterans with other coverage, such as Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE or private insurance, should bring their insurance card to appointments.
(205) 554-2000
Private Pay Option

Cash Pay Rates

We don't have pricing information for this center. Please contact the center for more information.
Care Options

Levels of Care

Substance use and mental health issues can occur simultaneously or as primary conditions. Effective treatment explores how mental health conditions contribute to addiction, and vice-versa. Many rehabs treat substance use disorders and mental health conditions with personalized care plans.
Not included
Detox
Not Offered at This Center
Typically the initial stage of treatment for substance use, focusing on medically supervised management of withdrawal symptoms.
Included
Residential
Residential programs for substance use and mental health with structured care and 24/7 monitoring. Treatment takes place on-site, with behavioral health professionals often providing care in group, individual, and family settings.
Not included
Sober Living
Not Offered at This Center
Transitional housing designed to support individuals recovering from substance use disorders offering a safe, supportive and structured environment for practicing long-term sobriety, while reintegrating back into daily living.
Included
Intensive Outpatient Program
An intensive outpatient program (IOP) falls between inpatient care and traditional outpatient services, with therapy and skills-building activities designed to support recovery and provide flexibility. IOP is ideal for those needing support but not the 24/7 care of a residential facility.
Included
Outpatient
Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Outpatient care typically offers a range of therapies and medical interventions individuals can attend alongside daily life.
Included
Virtual Care
Therapy and treatment delivered online through video sessions, messaging, or phone calls, so you can get care from anywhere, on a schedule that works for you.
Not included
In-Home Care
Not Offered at This Center
Clinicians come to you, providing treatment and support in the privacy and comfort of your own home.
Included
Intensive Inpatient
The highest level of care, medically managed with 24-hour nursing and physician care in a residential or medically-based setting, and can include any combination of medication, counseling and therapy.
Included
Licensed Primary Mental Health
Some primary care providers offer mental health diagnosis and treatment. This can prevent patients from developing more serious conditions.
Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Drug Addiction
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Veterans

Who We Treat

Men
Women
Men and Women
Veterans

Approaches

Medical
Personalized Treatment

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling
Group Therapy

Languages

English

Conditions We Treat

Anger
Anxiety
Bipolar
Depression
Grief and Loss
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Personality Disorders
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Schizophrenia

Substances We Treat

Drug Addiction
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Air-Conditioned Rooms
Transportation Assistance

Special Considerations

Wheelchair Accessible

Smoking and Vaping Policy

Smoking Not Allowed
Vaping Allowed in Designated Areas
Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

The following therapies are included: group therapy, 1-on-1 counseling and more.
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States.
Care is provided through VA health care benefits for eligible Veterans. Veterans with other coverage, such as Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE or private insurance, should bring their insurance card to appointments.
Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center provides intensive inpatient, intensive outpatient program and more.

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