Department of Veterans Affairs Long Beach Healthcare System

The VA Long Beach Healthcare System provides both standard outpatient programs and intensive outpatient (IOP) treatment specifically structured for veterans' recovery needs. These outpatient programs allow veterans to maintain their daily routines while receiving comprehensive substance abuse treatment within the supportive environment of a full-service VA medical facility.

Veterans in these programs benefit from flexible scheduling that accommodates work, family, and other commitments while ensuring consistent access to addiction treatment. The intensive outpatient program offers more frequent sessions for veterans requiring additional support during early recovery or those transitioning from higher levels of care.

This recovery center provides targeted treatment for opioid use disorder through buprenorphine therapy, offering veterans access to medication-assisted treatment within the VA healthcare system. The facility's approach to opioid addiction combines medical management with counseling and support services designed for military populations.

Veterans receiving buprenorphine treatment benefit from coordinated care that addresses both their substance use disorder and any co-occurring medical or mental health conditions. This integrated approach ensures comprehensive treatment within the familiar structure of VA healthcare services.

The facility specializes in treating co-occurring disorders, recognizing that many veterans face both substance use disorders and mental health challenges simultaneously. Their dual diagnosis approach provides coordinated treatment for these interconnected conditions within the VA's comprehensive healthcare framework.

Veterans with dual diagnosis conditions receive integrated treatment that addresses trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns alongside their substance abuse treatment. This coordinated care model ensures that all aspects of a veteran's health are addressed in their recovery process.

As a 24-hour VA medical center, the facility provides continuous access to medical care and emergency services for veterans in recovery. This round-the-clock availability ensures that veterans can receive immediate medical attention when needed, supporting their overall health during the recovery process.

Veterans also have access to crisis support through the Veterans Crisis Line, providing immediate assistance during mental health emergencies or substance use crises. This comprehensive safety net supports veterans throughout their recovery journey, offering both medical and crisis intervention services when needed.