Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital

Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital is a Veteran focused addiction treatment center in Hines, Illinois located 12 miles west of downtown Chicago and serving Veterans throughout the Chicago area. Care is trauma informed and tailored to the unique needs of Veterans and military families.

Veteran Centered Addiction Treatment Programs

Treatment often begins with hospital inpatient, residential, or outpatient detoxification to safely manage withdrawal. Veterans can then step into CARF accredited residential treatment or transition to intensive outpatient and regular outpatient programs within the larger VA medical system.

Programs incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, trauma related counseling, and 12 step facilitation.

Medication assisted treatment options include methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone, acamprosate, and disulfiram, along with integrated care for co-occurring mental health conditions such as PTSD and depression as well as anxiety.

Quick Facts About VA Hines Health Care

• Levels of care: Inpatient and outpatient detox, residential SUD treatment, IOP, outpatient, and MAT.
• Who they treat: Veterans and military families, including homeless Veterans, LGBQ+ Veterans, and returning service members.
• Approach: Trauma informed, evidence based care integrating mental health and substance use treatment.
• Payment options: VA and federal funding, Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, private insurance, and self pay.
• Credentials: SAMHSA certified opioid treatment program with CARF and Joint Commission recognition.
• Extras: Telehealth therapy, peer support, case management, family counseling, and naloxone education.