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Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center

Houston, TX

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient PHP MAT Dual Dx Telehealth
Specializes in Veterans · Military Dual Diagnosis Trauma-Informed Young Adults Seniors · Older Adults HIV · AIDS Services

Inpatient · PHP · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Houston, TX · Accepts Private · Serves veterans, seniors, trauma survivors.

Free helpline · 24/7

Need help choosing the right program?

Call helpline: +1 (205) 973-2878

What happens when you call

  • Free — no obligation to admit
  • Confidential — HIPAA + 42 CFR Part 2
  • Live person — no voicemail, 24/7
  • Insurance verified in minutes

Facility direct line available in the contact section below.

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Key takeaways for Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center

  • Inpatient · PHP · MAT · Dual Dx offered on-site
  • Accepts Private insurance
  • SAMHSA-verified facility (U.S. Treatment Locator listing)
  • Direct facility line available below · Helpline free & confidential 24/7
  • Located in Houston, TX

Always verify current programs, availability, and insurance in-network status directly with the facility or our contact details below.

About Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center

Integrated outpatient care with comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder treatment for adults with trauma, serious mental illness, and HIV/AIDS.

Classified as veterans affairs medical center or other va healthcare facility. u.s. department of veterans affairs. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: May 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center at a Glance

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA Treatment Locator.

Levels of care

Inpatient · PHP · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth

Service settings

Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment

Therapy approaches

Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Electroconvulsive therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy

Age groups accepted

Young Adults, Seniors

Special populations

Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI), Persons with Alzheimer's or dementia

Medications used

Chlorpromazine, Droperidol, Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Loxapine, Perphenazine, Pimozide, Prochlorperazine +17 more

Recovery support services

Housing services, Mentoring/peer support

Emergency services

Psychiatric emergency onsite services, Psychiatric emergency walk-in services

Facility operation

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Federal Government

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Confirm in-network status before admission. Verification is free.

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Medicaid

State-administered · Nominal copay or $0

Medicare

Parts A/B/D · ~20% coinsurance

Private insurance

Aetna · BCBS · Cigna · UHC · etc.

Coverage details →

TRICARE / VA

Active duty · Retirees · Veterans

Self-pay / Cash

Payment plans often available

Sliding scale

Based on household income

Full payment list from SAMHSA: Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; U.S. Department of VA funds

Contact & Location

Address

2002 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030

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Facility direct line

713-794-7561

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call 713-794-7561 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other TX centers that accept Medicaid.
What level of care does Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, PHP, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI), Persons with Alzheimer's or dementia.
What therapy methods does Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Electroconvulsive therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy.
How do I start treatment at Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center?
Call the facility directly at 713-794-7561 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: May 2026. Editorial policy.

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