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About VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Los Angeles VA Clinic
Los Angeles VA Clinic provides primary care mental health support and various specialty health services in an outpatient setting. The facility is located in the “Historic Cultural” neighborhood of downtown Los Angeles, California.
You can get to the address by car within 10 to 25 minutes from downtown LA. It’s close to major Metro and Metrolink lines as well. So you can easily get there using public transportation, too.
Services encompass behavioral health consultation and evaluation to identify underlying symptoms. This is then followed by treatment support involving individual and group therapy sessions. Their clinical team may offer meds to help you manage withdrawal and curb cravings. Thanks to their secured telehealth support, you can even receive therapy virtually through video conferencing. This can be super comfy and save costs.
Their outpatient mental health care helps vets manage common conditions like PTSD, depression and anxiety. They offer confidential and personalized substance use treatment as part of this program. The sessions focus on equipping you with practical skills to handle life challenges like stress and anger which often triggers unhealthy habits like substance use. They help you build strong coping skills and prevent relapse.
Alternative therapies are available to complement your clinical treatment to deliver holistic healing. This includes meditation and mindfulness training, wellness coaching, and acupuncture. Yoga, tai chi and nutrition and gardening classes are included. These services are available through their whole health program.
The facility promotes inclusiveness. They offer minority veteran care to support seniors, and women veterans. For LGBTQ+ veterans, they offer hormone therapy, substance use treatment and HIV/STI testing and treatment. These services are delivered in safe, welcoming and affirmative environments.
Their homeless veteran’s care can be a lifesaver if you’re homeless or at risk of losing your home. This may be due to addiction and mental issues, financial hardship or unemployment. Whatever the reason is, they’ll assist you to get back on your feet.
They may provide transitional/permanent housing, financial support and job training. The program includes substance use treatment, life skills education and medical care as well. More community recovery support services can be accessed through their social work.
Smoking and tobacco cessation is an additional service you can receive here. They provide strategies to go along with nicotine replacement therapy prescribed by your primary doctor. These may include using FDA approved meds to manage nicotine withdrawal and the urge to smoke.
Other important services include sleep therapy, support for victims of intimate partner violence and veteran patient advocacy.
The best way to fund your treatment here is through Medicaid, Medicare and Tricare. Private insurance and self-pay options are acceptable as well.
Levels of Care
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Outpatient
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations.
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Aftercare
Aftercare programs provide ongoing support after you complete a rehab program. They may include several components to help you maintain sobriety including therapy, community support groups and relapse prevention strategies. This gives you a network of resources as you reintegrate into your daily life.
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Dual Diagnosis
Dual diagnosis programs address substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions simultaneously. This integrated approach to care improves the likelihood of long term recovery and stability by addressing the root causes of addiction.
Detox Service Setting
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Outpatient Detox
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems.
Programs
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Adult (18+)
Adult programs address the substance use and life challenges specific to adults. Therapists can deliver sessions in individual, group and family settings. Services often include job support and life skills training in a structured environment.
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Alcohol Detox
Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing harmful thought patterns and behaviors associated with addiction. You’ll learn healthier coping mechanisms by identifying and replacing negative thoughts. This improves your emotional resilience and decreases your relapse potential.
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LGBTQ Friendly
LGBTQ friendly programs create an inclusive and affirming space for recovery. Treatment is sensitive to issues like discrimination and stigma. You’ll receive support and therapy that respects and acknowledges your unique experiences.
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Men
Men's programs address substance use while also considering the social pressures, family roles and mental health concerns that are specific to men. You’ll learn healthy coping mechanisms as you build emotional resilience and develop communication skills.
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Military / Veterans
Military and veteran programs offer specialized support for clients who served in the armed services. Programs focus on reintegration and healing within a structured and supportive environment that acknowledges the unique struggles of military life.
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Opioid Detox
Opioid detox uses medications to ease severe withdrawal symptoms. It also includes medical supervision to help you manage potential complications. These services allow you to stabilize and begin a recovery plan.
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Seniors (65+)
Senior programs address the unique needs of older adults like chronic pain, grief and isolation. Programs include peer support and medical oversight for age related health concerns. The goal is to improve quality of life and promote sober aging.
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Women
Women's programs offer a safe and supportive space to focus on gender specific issues such as trauma, family roles and mental health conditions. Therapists tailor the sessions to address women's needs and foster empowerment in a healing and nurturing environment.
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Young Adult (18 - 25)
Young adult programs are designed for individuals who are transitioning into adulthood. Topics of discussion typically include identity, independence and peer relationships. Providers may also offer life skills training and career support.
Payment Options
- Payment Assistance
- Free
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Military Insurance
- Private Insurance
- Self Pay
Accreditations
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SAMHSA
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Joint Commission
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CARF
Amenities
- Metropolitan Area
- Private Transportation
Contact
351 East Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
