Central Texas VA Healthcare System

1901 South 1st Street, Waco, Texas, 76504

Levels of care: Detox, Inpatient, Residential Rehab +7 more
Accreditation: Joint Commission (JCAHO), CARF Accredited
Insurance: Medicare, TRICARE
Languages: English, Spanish, ASL

Contact this center

In crisis? Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or 911 for emergencies.

Central Texas VA Healthcare System in Waco is a CARF-accredited provider offering care to veterans and their families, including couples. Among nearby facilities, it stands out as one of the few offering treatment for eating disorders and one of the few providing services in American Sign Language, making it a rare local option for veterans with these specific needs.

The program addresses substance use, including cocaine use, alongside mental health conditions, and incorporates dialectical behavioral therapy and holistic approaches into treatment. It also offers intervention services, one of only two facilities in the area to do so, giving families and individuals a starting point for engaging a loved one in care.

Conditions treated

Conditions / Mental Health

PTSD / TraumaEating DisordersCo-Occurring DisordersSelf-HarmGambling AddictionChronic Pain

Substances Treated

AlcoholOpioidsCocaineMethamphetamineBenzodiazepinesStimulantsNicotine / Tobacco

Treatment approaches

Therapies Offered

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)Motivational InterviewingGroup TherapyIndividual TherapyFamily TherapyTrauma-FocusedExperiential Therapy

Treatment Approaches

Evidence-BasedHolistic12-StepTrauma-InformedHarm Reduction

Who this facility serves

Who We Support

MenWomenYoung AdultsAdultsSeniorsVeterans / MilitaryCouples

Age Groups

Young Adults (18–25)Adults (26–64)Seniors (65+)

Gender Program

Co-Ed

Languages

EnglishSpanishASL

Levels of care

✓Detox
✓Inpatient
✓Residential Rehab
✕PHP / Day Treatment
✓Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
✓Outpatient Rehab
✓Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
✓Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring
✕Sober Living
✓Aftercare / Continuing Care
✓Virtual / Telehealth
✕In-Home Care
✓Interventions
✕Recovery Coaching
✕Concierge Treatment
✕Retreat
✕Recovery School
✕Therapeutic Boarding School

Insurance & payment

Accepts

MedicareTRICARE

Payment options

medicaremilitary-tricarePrivate InsuranceSelf-Pay / CashState-Funded / Free

Accreditation and licensing

Joint Commission (JCAHO)CARF Accredited

How this compares nearby

Among the 11 treatment centers we list within 30 miles of Waco, this is one of:

1that treat Eating Disorders
1that offer services in ASL
1that hold CARF Accredited
2that offer Interventions
2that serve Couples

Frequently asked questions

What levels of care does Central Texas VA Healthcare System offer?

Central Texas VA Healthcare System offers Detox, Inpatient, Residential Rehab, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Outpatient Rehab, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring and Aftercare / Continuing Care, and 2 others.

What conditions does Central Texas VA Healthcare System treat?

Central Texas VA Healthcare System treats PTSD / Trauma, Eating Disorders, Co-Occurring Disorders, Self-Harm, Gambling Addiction and Chronic Pain.

What therapies does Central Texas VA Healthcare System use?

Central Texas VA Healthcare System offers Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Trauma-Focused and Experiential Therapy.

Is Central Texas VA Healthcare System accredited?

Central Texas VA Healthcare System lists accreditation from Joint Commission (JCAHO) and CARF Accredited.

What languages are spoken at Central Texas VA Healthcare System?

Services are available in English, Spanish and ASL.

Who does Central Texas VA Healthcare System serve?

Central Texas VA Healthcare System lists programmes for Men, Women, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors, Veterans / Military and Couples.