Veterans Rehabilitation_Alcohol and Drug Dependence
The Department of Veterans Affairs strives for excellence in patient care and veteran's benefits for its constituents through high quality, prompt and seamless service to United States veterans.
(See Appendix IV of the Catalog for the list of addresses under Veterans Health Administration).
Program Accomplishments
During 2007, over 338,000 veterans were provided substance abuse treatment services.
Uses and Use Restrictions
The Substance Abuse Treatment programs are located in VA medical centers and clinics.
The programs offer various modalities of treatment including: detoxification, substance abuse rehabilitation (education; individual, group and family therapies; drug free modalities; relapse prevention; continuing care and other treatments), psychiatric treatment and psychotropic medication, social services, opioid substitution therapy and vocational rehabilitation.
In the case of opioid substitution therapy, the VA is bound by the regulations for minimum standards established by the Food and Drug Administration and Drug Enforcement Administration.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Any veteran who requires treatment for substance abuse is eligible if meeting the following conditions: (1) has served in the active military, naval or air service; and (2) was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable; and (3) meets the general eligibility requirements as defined in program 64.009.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Veterans meeting the criteria listed in the Applicant Eligibility section of this program.
Credentials/Documentation
Discharge certificate.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
Apply personally to any VA medical center, outpatient clinic, or regional office; through any veterans service organization representative; or by mailing VA Form 10-10 (Application for Medical Benefits) to nearest medical center.
Award Procedures
Not applicable.
Deadlines
None.
Authorization
38 U.S.C. 17.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
The same day if the applicant applies in person; generally within 7 days if by mail.
Appeals
None.
Renewals
None.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Not applicable.
Audits
Not applicable.
Records
Not applicable.
Financial Information
Account Identification
36-0160-0-1-703.
Obigations
(Salaries and Expenses) FY 07 $436,748,000; FY 08 est $497,580,000; and FY 09 est $583,074,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Not applicable.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Contact the nearest VA medical center, outpatient clinic, domiciliary, or Veterans Regional Office. (See Appendix IV of the Catalog for the list of addresses under Veterans Health Administration).
Headquarters Office
Director, Associate Chief Consultant, Addictive Disorders (116B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave., Washington, DC 20420. Telephone: (202) 461-7352.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
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