About Baltimore VA Medical Center
Baltimore VA Medical Center is a comprehensive addiction treatment and mental health care facility in Baltimore, Maryland, serving eligible Veterans and service members. The center offers a full continuum of substance use services, including outpatient counseling and inpatient/residential programs, tailored to individual needs and severity. The facility integrates mental health and addiction care within a full service VA hospital, providing coordinated, evidence based treatment for co-occurring disorders and a wide range of substance use concerns.
Addiction Treatment Programs at Baltimore VA Medical Center
Veterans can access matched substance use services that begin with an individualized assessment to determine the appropriate level of care. Treatment may include outpatient counseling and group therapy, as well as residential or inpatient options for those requiring more intensive support and structure.
Programs utilize evidence based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, alongside medication assisted treatment when appropriate. The center offers specialized tracks for men, women, young adults, elderly clients and LGBTQ individuals, with a focus on addressing both addiction and any co-occurring mental health challenges in a trauma informed, Veteran centered environment.
Details About Baltimore VA Medical Center
- Location: 10 North Greene Street, Baltimore, MD, near Lexington Market with access to Light Rail, Metro Subway and bus lines
- Levels of care: Outpatient counseling, group therapy, medication services and inpatient/residential substance use treatment
- Who they treat: Veterans and active service members of all genders, with programs for young adults, older adults and LGBTQ clients
- Approach: Evidence based therapies including CBT and EMDR, with integrated medical and behavioral health support
- Payment options: VA eligibility-based care; also accepts Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, sliding scale and self-pay
- Accessibility: Free parking and valet, wheelchair availability, beneficiary travel assistance and volunteer shuttle programs
- Support services: Patient advocates, virtual visit options and 24/7 on site chapel for spiritual support
