Addiction Research and Treatment Inc
1124 International Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94606
VA Oakland Behavioral Health Clinic
Also known as San Francisco VA Healthcare System
Services reported to SAMHSA
- Levels of care
- Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment · Regular outpatient treatment
- Treatment focus
- Substance use treatment
- Opioid treatment
- Buprenorphine maintenance · Federally-certified Opioid Treatment Program · Methadone maintenance · Prescribes buprenorphine · Prescribes naltrexone · Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification
- Medications used
- Acamprosate (Campral®) · Disulfiram · Methadone · Buprenorphine with naloxone · Buprenorphine without naloxone · Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable) · Naltrexone (oral) · Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) · Clonidine · Medication for mental disorders · Nicotine replacement · Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
- Treatment approaches
- Anger management · Brief intervention · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Contingency management/motivational incentives · Community reinforcement plus vouchers · Motivational interviewing · Relapse prevention · Substance use disorder counseling · Telemedicine/telehealth therapy · Trauma-related counseling
- Education and counseling
- Substance use disorder education · Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling · Individual counseling · Group counseling · Family counseling · Marital/couples counseling · Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)
- Special programs
- Veterans · Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients · Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders · Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders · Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence · Clients who have experienced trauma
- Ages accepted
- Children/Adolescents · Young Adults · Seniors
- Genders accepted
- Female · Male
- Payment accepted
- Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
- Licensing and accreditation
- The Joint Commission · SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP) · Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
- Ownership
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · Federal Government
- Recovery support
- Self-help groups · Housing services · Mentoring/peer support · Employment counseling or training
- Transitional services
- Aftercare/continuing care · Naloxone and overdose education
- Other services
- Case management service · Mental health services · Social skills development · Suicide prevention services
Questions to ask VA Oakland Behavioral Health Clinic
- What does treatment cost without insurance, and do you offer a payment plan or sliding fee?
- How many hours a week is the outpatient or IOP schedule, and are evening groups available?
- Which medications do you prescribe (buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone), and can I continue a medication I already take?
- Do you treat mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety at the same time?
- Is there a waitlist, and how soon can you do an assessment?
- What happens after the program ends: aftercare, alumni groups or step-down care?
Also confirm the facility is licensed by California (this facility reports accreditation). If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.
Paying for treatment at VA Oakland Behavioral Health Clinic
VA Oakland Behavioral Health Clinic reports accepting TRICARE / VA. If you have Medicaid, ask whether the facility accepts your California Medicaid plan or can refer you to one that does. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law.
Distance to specialized care from Oakland
Measured from the population center of Alameda County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:
- Nearest medical detox: Hayward, about 2.3 miles
- Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): Hayward, about 1.4 miles (18 within 25 miles)
- Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: Hayward, about 1.4 miles (24 within 25 miles)
See the Alameda County treatment map, methadone clinics near Alameda County and Suboxone doctors near Alameda County.
Frequently asked questions
What services does VA Oakland Behavioral Health Clinic offer?
VA Oakland Behavioral Health Clinic reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Outpatient, MAT, Methadone (OTP), Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does VA Oakland Behavioral Health Clinic accept insurance?
It reports accepting TRICARE / VA. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.
Where is VA Oakland Behavioral Health Clinic located?
525 21st Street, Oakland, CA 94612.
How far is the nearest medical detox from Oakland?
From the center of Alameda County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Hayward, about 2.3 miles away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.
Other treatment facilities in Oakland
Bay Area Community Services
390 40th Street, Oakland, CA 94609
Baywell Health
700 Adeline Street, Oakland, CA 94607
Baywell Health
700 Adeline Street, Oakland, CA 94607
Haart
10850 MacArthur Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94605
Kaiser Permanente
380 West MacArthur Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94609
See all 36 facilities in Oakland · Detox · Residential · Outpatient · Intensive outpatient · MAT · Methadone
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.