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The Walker Center

Gooding, ID

SAMHSA Verified Detox Inpatient MAT Dual Dx
Specializes in Veterans · Military Dual Diagnosis Trauma-Informed Pregnancy · Postpartum Young Adults

Detox · Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Gooding, ID · Accepts Medicaid · Private · Serves veterans, trauma survivors.

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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 The Walker Center

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

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

About The Walker Center

The Walker Center is a nonprofit offering evidence-based addiction treatment in Gooding, Idaho. Since 1976, they have been helping to empower individuals to get sober and lead healthier lives. They have a full continuum of care with a residential program and 2 levels of outpatient care. The Walker Center creates individual treatment plans catering to each client’s unique needs and they also offer a structured format to their program. Each week focuses on a different topic such as the medical model of addiction, relapse prevention, long-lasting change, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). The Walker Center provides medication-assisted treatment to assist with the detox process and a family program with 2-3 scheduled visits during residential treatment.

Private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, detoxification.

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.

The Walker Center at a Glance

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

Levels of care

Detox · Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx

Service settings

Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Residential/24-hour residential, Hospital inpatient detoxification, Hospital inpatient treatment, Residential detoxification, Long-term residential, Short-term residential

Therapy approaches

Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling

Age groups accepted

Young Adults, Adults

Special populations

Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, Active duty military, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced sexual abuse, Clients who have experienced trauma

Medications used

Acamprosate (Campral®), Disulfiram, Buprenorphine with naloxone, Buprenorphine without naloxone, Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable), Naltrexone (oral), Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable), Clonidine +3 more

Recovery support services

Self-help groups, Housing services, Assistance with obtaining social services, Recovery coach, Mentoring/peer support

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

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: Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds; Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; SAMHSA funding/block grants

Contact & Location

Address

605 11th Avenue East, Gooding, ID 83330

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Facility direct line

(888) 352-7343

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Walker Center accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, The Walker Center accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific ID Medicaid plan. Call (888) 352-7343 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does The Walker Center offer?
This facility offers: Detox, Inpatient, MAT, Dual Dx. Service settings include: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Residential/24-hour residential, Hospital inpatient detoxification, Hospital inpatient treatment, Residential detoxification, Long-term residential, Short-term residential. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Detoxification, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does The Walker Center have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, Active duty military, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced sexual abuse, Clients who have experienced trauma.
What therapy methods does The Walker Center use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling, 12-step facilitation.
How do I start treatment at The Walker Center?
Call the facility directly at (888) 352-7343 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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