How long is the program at Birmingham VA Healthcare System Birmingham East VA East Clinic?

The typical program length is 5 days. Duration varies based on individual assessment.

What levels of care are available?

This facility offers 1 levels of care: Outpatient.

How do I start treatment?

Call (833) 567-5838 for a free consultation. Our team verifies insurance, explains options, and guides admission.

Does insurance cover treatment here?

Most major insurance plans cover treatment. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

Birmingham VA Healthcare System Birmingham East VA East Clinic

2400 Hospital Road, Tuskegee, AL 36083

1 care level

(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About Birmingham VA Healthcare System Birmingham East VA East Clinic

Location: Tuskegee, AL
Levels of Care: Outpatient
Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy and more
Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About Birmingham VA Healthcare System Birmingham East VA East Clinic

VA healthcare system specializing in mental health and substance use disorder treatment for veterans. Offering comprehensive care and specialized services. Birmingham VA Healthcare System Birmingham East VA East Clinic is located in Tuskegee, AL. The facility provides Outpatient programs. Treatment approaches include 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Life Skills. This center serves Men, Women, Older Adults, Young Adults, LGBTQ+, Veterans. Birmingham VA Healthcare System Birmingham East VA East Clinic accepts 24 insurance providers, including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health. For more information or to verify insurance coverage, call (833) 567-5838.

Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Birmingham VA Healthcare System Birmingham East VA East Clinic provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Who This Center Serves

Men Women Older Adults Young Adults LGBTQ+ Veterans

Services Offered

Substance use treatment Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Outpatient Residential/24-hour residential Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization Intensive outpatient treatment Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment Regular outpatient treatment Short-term residential

Buprenorphine used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment

In-network prescribing entity

Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Prescribes buprenorphine Prescribes naltrexone Relapse prevention with naltrexone Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification

Disulfiram Buprenorphine with naloxone Buprenorphine without naloxone Naltrexone (oral) Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) Medications for HIV treatment Medications for Hepatitis C treatment Clonidine Medication for mental disorders Medications for pre-exposure to prophylaxis Nicotine replacement Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation

Anger management Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Motivational interviewing Matrix Model Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Trauma-related counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy 12-step facilitation

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Federal Government

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) The Joint Commission Federally Qualified Health Center

Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)

Adult women Pregnant/postpartum women Adult men Seniors or older adults Veterans Members of military families Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders Clients with HIV or AIDS Clients who have experienced sexual abuse Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence Clients who have experienced trauma

Comprehensive mental health assessment Comprehensive substance use assessment Interim services for clients Outreach to persons in the community Complete medical history/physical exam Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders Professional interventionist/educational consultant

Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing Drug or alcohol urine screening HIV testing STD testing TB screening Metabolic syndrome monitoring Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV) Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)

Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge

Self-help groups Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services Mentoring/peer support Employment counseling or training

HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support Hepatitis education, counseling, or support Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)

Hepatitis A (HAV) vaccination Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccination

Smoking not permitted

Young Adults Adults

Female Male

Vaping not permitted

Case management service Domestic violence services, including family or partner Mental health services Social skills development Transportation assistance Integrated primary care services Suicide prevention services

What to Expect at Birmingham VA Healthcare System Birmingham East VA East Clinic

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, typically 5 days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

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Understanding Your Treatment Options

Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

Birmingham VA Healthcare System Birmingham East VA East Clinic offers 1 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress.

The facility utilizes 9 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Birmingham VA Healthcare System Birmingham East VA East Clinic works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

Contact Information

2400 Hospital Road, Tuskegee, AL, 36083

205-957-5300

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Quick Facts

Program	5 days
Focus	This center treats substance u...
Insurance	24 accepted

Free 24/7 Helpline

(833) 567-5838

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Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Outpatient

Therapies & Methods

1-on-1 Counseling Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Family Therapy Group Therapy Life Skills Nutrition Counseling Online Therapy Dialectical Behavior Therapy Twelve Step Facilitation

Treatment Philosophy

Twelve Step

Conditions & Substances Treated

Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction Chronic Relapse Smoking Cessation

Insurance Accepted

Birmingham VA Healthcare System Birmingham East VA East Clinic works with 24 insurance providers.

Aetna Anthem BlueCross BlueShield Bright Health CareFirst Carelon Behavioral Health Cigna ComPsych GuideWell HealthNet HealthPartners Highmark Humana ITU Funds Intermountain Healthcare Kaiser Permanente MHN Medicaid Medicare Optum Oscar Tricare Tufts Health United Healthcare

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Frequently Asked Questions

Birmingham VA Healthcare System Birmingham East VA East Clinic accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

Birmingham VA Healthcare System Birmingham East VA East Clinic offers Outpatient, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in AL or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 5 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.