Jerry L Pettis Memorial Veterans Hospital

Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans' Hospital is part of the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System, providing addiction and mental health treatment for Veterans in Loma Linda, California.

The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient care, residential rehab and detox, counseling and medication assisted treatment for substance use and co-occurring conditions.

Built around military and post service needs, this Veteran centered hospital delivers whole person care that connects addiction recovery with broader medical, psychiatric and social support.

Veteran Centered Treatment

Addiction care here is designed specifically for adult Veterans and active military personnel facing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health diagnoses.

As part of a major VA medical center, the program pairs treatment for addictive disorders with psychiatry, psychology and specialty medical services all in one place.

Care may include detox, inpatient and outpatient treatment, counseling and medication management, including MAT.

Treatment addresses underlying issues through individual and group therapy, while integrated VA services help with challenges like homelessness, transportation barriers and the transition to civilian life.

Mental Health and Crisis Support

VA Loma Linda treats PTSD, military sexual trauma and anxiety, depression and other behavioral health concerns alongside addiction.

Same day mental health access is available through the Mental Health Access Clinic at the hospital's Emergency Department, with crisis intervention therapy and psychiatric medication consultations.

Specialized support is also offered for LGBTQ+ and women, homeless and minority Veterans.

Next Steps

Located at 11201 Benton Street in Loma Linda, the hospital serves Veterans across San Bernardino and Riverside counties through in person and telehealth care, with a 24/7 emergency department and DAV van transportation support.

The program accepts self pay and military insurance, private insurance and sliding scale options, with billing handled through the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System.