VA Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle VA Medical Center

The Seattle VA Medical Center is part of the VA Puget Sound and wider Veterans Affairs healthcare network. The hospital is in Seattle, Washington, and provides multiple services, including specialty services, such as inpatient and outpatient mental health and addiction treatment. The hospital is open 24/7.

The hospital is four miles from downtown Seattle and notable destinations such as Pike Place Market. Many clients will appreciate the short-term, free lodgings available through Fisher House for patients and their caregivers. There are also shuttles for veterans with temporary or permanent disabilities who have trouble accessing public transportation.

Individuals can pay for hospital services using their VA benefits, such as TRICARE, as well as private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

Cancer & Substance Programs for Veterans

Referrals are required to enter the substance treatment program. Staffers offer inpatient and outpatient options alongside harm reduction kits and medication assisted treatment (MAT). Evening and weekend programs are also available throughout the network. You can even partake in research studies for new procedures.

Long term substance use has many negative effects, including being a contributing factor to many types of cancer. I think it’s great that, in addition to addiction and mental health care, the hospital offers comprehensive cancer care. If you’re diagnosed with cancer, the physician team will develop and implement a cancer treatment plan, which may include multiple types of treatment.

Homeless Veteran Care

Many individuals with addictions are at risk of becoming or are already homeless. The hospital offers many free resources to help with homelessness, including housing, food, and employment assistance.