About Brooklyn Campus of the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System
The Brooklyn Campus of the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System is a VA medical center providing comprehensive addiction and mental health care for Veterans in Brooklyn, New York and nearby areas.
The facility offers a full continuum of substance use disorder treatment including inpatient detox, residential rehabilitation, outpatient programs and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). This campus offers trauma informed care and dual diagnosis expertise.
Addiction Treatment for Veterans in Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Campus specializes in treating alcohol use disorder, opioid use disorder and other substance dependencies within a supportive, veteran focused environment. Care is delivered by interdisciplinary teams including medical prescribers, mental health therapists and peer support specialists.
Sessions incorporate evidence based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention and 12-step facilitation. Treatment addresses not only substance use but also co-occurring conditions like PTSD, depression and trauma common among Veterans.
Dual Diagnosis and Trauma-Informed Care
Many veterans experience substance use disorders alongside serious mental health conditions stemming from combat or other traumatic experiences. The Brooklyn Campus provides integrated dual diagnosis treatment to ensure clients receive simultaneous care for both addiction and psychiatric illness using trauma-informed approaches.
Access, Eligibility, and Getting Started
The Brooklyn VA Medical Center serves Veterans in person at its Brooklyn location,with telehealth options available through the VA system. The facility is accessible via public transportation and offers beneficiary travel benefits.
Services are covered under VA healthcare for eligible Veterans with some programs accepting private insurance, TRICARE, or self-pay.
