Oakland Behavioral Health Clinic

Oakland Behavioral Health Clinic is a VA-operated clinic in downtown Oakland serving Veterans across the San Francisco VA Health Care System.

The clinic offers a full range of mental health and substance use services, including co-occurring disorder care, PTSD and trauma treatment and medication-supported recovery.

Its mission centers on delivering Veteran-focused care that addresses both behavioral health and the practical realities of recovery.

Veteran Focused Addiction Treatment

The clinic offers outpatient substance use treatment tailored to Veterans, including an opioid treatment program with methadone maintenance, buprenorphine and naltrexone.

Medication management is paired with substance use counseling, relapse prevention and aftercare support to address both physical dependence and long-term recovery goals.

Sessions may include treatment guided by cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, contingency management, 12-step facilitation and brief intervention.

This combined approach helps Veterans address underlying triggers while building practical coping skills for lasting change.

Trauma-Informed and Dual Diagnosis Care

In addition to addiction services, the clinic provides trauma-related counseling for PTSD, military sexual trauma and other trauma-exposed experiences common among Veterans.

Co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders are treated in an integrated model, with added wraparound supports including a Homeless Outreach Program and Compensated Work Therapy Program.

The clinic includes telehealth options and a shuttle to the nearby BART station. It operates within the San Francisco VA Health Care System, serving Veterans regionally.