Kansas City VA Medical Center

Kansas City VA Medical Center is a Veteran-focused addiction treatment and mental health care provider located in Kansas City, Missouri.

As the main campus of the VA Kansas City Health Care system, the facility integrates substance use care with mental health treatment, primary care and wraparound Veteran support services.

The approach is Veteran centered, addressing addiction alongside trauma, cooccurring conditions and social needs.

Veteran Addiction Treatment Programs

Care often begins with assessment and evaluation, where clinicians determine the appropriate level of support.

Veterans may access detox services, inpatient addiction treatment or outpatient care.

Within these programs, Veterans can expect individual therapy, group therapy, counseling and treatment for cooccurring conditions.

A dedicated tobacco cessation program adds counseling, FDA approved medications, quitline access and mobile support tools.

Quick Facts

• Location: 4801 Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, with a 24/7 main hospital lobby entrance
• Levels of care: Detox, inpatient addiction treatment and outpatient mental health and substance use services
• Who they treat: Veterans, including women Veterans, minority Veterans, returning service members and homeless
• Approach: Integrated mental health and addiction care addressing PTSD, trauma, anxiety and addictive behaviors
• Payment options: VA covered care, private insurance and self pay
• Amenities: Wheelchair access, temporary overnight lodging, and Fisher House accommodations for visiting families
• Access supports: DAV van transportation, beneficiary travel benefits, and virtual appointments