About John D. Dingell VA Medical Center
John D. Dingell VA Medical Center is a veteran-focused mental health and addiction treatment provider in Detroit, Michigan. The center offers behavioral health services through the VA Detroit Healthcare System.
They provide both inpatient and outpatient programs including specialized care for PTSD, substance use disorders, depression, anxiety and co-occurring mental health needs. Veterans appreciate the crisis support, suicide prevention coordinators and telehealth access that connect them to care whenever they need it most.
Medications Supporting Withdrawal
The center offers inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment, addiction services using medication-assisted treatment (MAT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and specific care for PTSD and military sexual trauma (MST). Telehealth appointments provide flexible access to counseling, evaluation, and ongoing support.
Medications can relieve harsh withdrawal symptoms and reduce cravings allowing clients to remain comfortable and focused on recovery.
Addressing Veterans' Needs
John D. Dingell VA Medical Center serves Veterans, including those returning from recent deployments and Veterans experiencing homelessness or significant life stressors. The center provides confidential mental health and addiction treatment for a wide range of needs from mood and anxiety disorders to schizophrenia and substance use challenges.
The main facility is in Detroit with additional community-based outpatient clinics in Pontiac and Yale, Michigan.





