VA Puget Sound Healthcare System American Lake Division

Tacoma, WA

SAMHSA Verified Outpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Specializes in Adolescent · Teen Young Adults Seniors · Older Adults Serious Mental Illness

Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Tacoma, WA · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · Serves adolescents, seniors.

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 VA Puget Sound Healthcare System American Lake Division

Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth offered on-site
Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance
SAMHSA-verified facility (U.S. Treatment Locator listing)
Direct facility line available below · Helpline free & confidential 24/7
Located in Tacoma, WA

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

About VA Puget Sound Healthcare System American Lake Division

VA Puget Sound Healthcare System offers comprehensive substance use treatment with medication-assisted therapies, counseling, trauma-related services, and veteran-specific care.

Classified as outpatient mental health facility. private non-profit organization. Primary focus: mental health treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

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.

VA Puget Sound Healthcare System American Lake Division at a Glance

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

Levels of care

Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth

Service settings

Outpatient

Therapy approaches

Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale

Age groups accepted

Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors

Special populations

Young adults, Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)

Medications used

Haloperidol, Aripiprazole, Clozapine, Lurasidone, Olanzapine, Quetiapine, Risperidone, Ziprasidone +3 more

Recovery support services

Housing services, Mentoring/peer support

Emergency services

Crisis intervention team, Psychiatric emergency onsite services

Facility operation

Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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

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Medicaid

State-administered · Nominal copay or $0

Coverage details →

Medicare

Parts A/B/D · ~20% coinsurance

Coverage details →

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: County or local government funds; Medicare; Medicaid; Other State funds; Private health insurance; State corrections or juvenile justice funds; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Contact & Location

Address

9600 Veterans Drive SW, Tacoma, WA 98498

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Facility direct line

253-582-8440

Website

www.va.gov

Nearby context

All centers in Tacoma → All centers in Washington →

Frequently Asked Questions

Does VA Puget Sound Healthcare System American Lake Division accept Medicaid?

Yes. According to SAMHSA data, VA Puget Sound Healthcare System American Lake Division accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific WA Medicaid plan. Call 253-582-8440 to verify your benefits.

What level of care does VA Puget Sound Healthcare System American Lake Division offer?

This facility offers: Outpatient, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient. Primary focus: Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

Does VA Puget Sound Healthcare System American Lake Division have specialized programs?

Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).

What therapy methods does VA Puget Sound Healthcare System American Lake Division use?

Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.

How do I start treatment at VA Puget Sound Healthcare System American Lake Division?

Call the facility directly at 253-582-8440 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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