Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC)

Opioid Treatment Program

3900 Woodland Avenue, Building 3, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) Opioid Treatment Program is an outpatient facility in Philadelphia, PA offering substance use treatment and detox. Methadone is used for opioid use disorder. It reports accepting self-payment, TRICARE, and private insurance.

Licenses and accreditations

Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)Registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration.
SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP)Certified by SAMHSA as an opioid treatment program.
The Joint CommissionAccredited by The Joint Commission.

Kinds of care

Detoxification: Medical care while the body clears a substance, with staff watching for withdrawal.
Substance use treatment: Treatment for alcohol and drug use.

Settings

Outpatient: Regular appointments while living at home.
Outpatient detoxification: Detox during the day, going home at night.
Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment: Methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone for opioid use, with counseling, without staying overnight.
Regular outpatient treatment: Weekly or less frequent appointments while living at home.

Medications for opioid use

Methadone used in Treatment: Methadone is used here.

Federally-certified Opioid Treatment Program: Certified by the federal government to dispense methadone and other medications for opioid use.
Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification: Lofexidine or clonidine to ease withdrawal during detox.
Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization: Medication maintained, then tapered under medical supervision once stable.
Methadone detoxification: Methadone to ease withdrawal during detox.
Methadone maintenance: Methadone continued over time to prevent relapse.

Payment

Accepted: Cash or self-payment; TRICARE and other federal military insurance; Federal, state, or local government funding for substance use treatment; Private health insurance.

Who they serve

Ages served: Adults, 26 to 64; Seniors, 65 and older; Young adults, 18 to 25.
Sex: Female; Male.
Programs for: Adult men; Adult women; Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence; Clients who have experienced sexual abuse; Clients who have experienced trauma; Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders; Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients; Seniors or older adults; Veterans.

More details this facility reports

Hospitals: General Hospital (including VA hospital).
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment: This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Pharmacotherapies: Clonidine; Disulfiram; Medication for mental disorders; Medications for pre-exposure to prophylaxis; Methadone; Nicotine replacement; Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation.
Treatment Approaches: 12-step facilitation; Anger management; Brief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Contingency management/motivational incentives; Motivational interviewing; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; Trauma-related counseling.
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public): Federal Government; U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Assessment/Pre-treatment: Complete medical history/physical exam; Comprehensive mental health assessment; Comprehensive substance use assessment; Interim services for clients; Outreach to persons in the community; Screening for mental disorders; Screening for substance use; Screening for tobacco use.
Testing: Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening; HIV testing; Metabolic syndrome monitoring; STD testing; TB screening; Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV); Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV).
Transitional Services: Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education; Outcome follow-up after discharge.
Recovery Support Services: Assistance with obtaining social services; Employment counseling or training; Housing services; Mentoring/peer support; Self-help groups.
Detoxification (medical withdrawal) Services: Alcohol Detoxification; Benzodiazepines Detoxification; Medication routinely used during detoxification; Opioids detoxification.
Education and Counseling Services: Group counseling; HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support; Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis; Hepatitis education, counseling, or support; Individual counseling; Marital/couples counseling; Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling; Substance use disorder education; Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.).
Medical Services: Hepatitis A (HAV) vaccination; Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccination.
Facility Smoking Policy: Smoking not permitted.
Exclusive Services: Opioid use disorder clients only.
Facility Vaping Policy: Vaping not permitted.
Ancillary Services: Acupuncture; Case management service; Domestic violence services, including family or partner; Early intervention for HIV; Integrated primary care services; Mental health services; Social skills development; Suicide prevention services; Transportation assistance.

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