James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center

2907 Pleasant Valley Boulevard, Altoona, Pennsylvania, 16602

Levels of care
Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient Rehab +5 more
Accreditation
Joint Commission (JCAHO), CARF Accredited
Insurance
TRICARE
Languages
English, ASL
Contact this center
Call 814-943-8164Visit website

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James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center is a VA-based facility in Altoona, Pennsylvania, offering inpatient care within a hospital setting. It is set up for veterans seeking treatment that addresses both mental health and physical health needs, including chronic pain, an area treated by a relatively small number of nearby providers.

The facility offers EMDR, a therapy offered by only one other nearby provider, alongside holistic approaches. It also provides academic support services and maintains a smoke-free campus. It holds Joint Commission accreditation and accepts TRICARE, reflecting its connection to military and veteran healthcare systems.

Conditions treated

Conditions / Mental Health
PTSD / TraumaCo-Occurring DisordersSelf-HarmChronic Pain
Substances Treated
AlcoholOpioidsNicotine / Tobacco

Treatment approaches

Therapies Offered
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)EMDRMotivational InterviewingGroup TherapyIndividual TherapyFamily TherapyTrauma-FocusedExperiential Therapy
Treatment Approaches
Evidence-BasedHolistic12-StepTrauma-InformedHarm Reduction

Who this facility serves

Who We Support
MenWomenYoung AdultsAdultsSeniorsVeterans / MilitaryCouplesPregnant WomenNew MothersCourt-Ordered / DUI
Age Groups
Young Adults (18–25)Adults (26–64)Seniors (65+)
Gender Program
Co-Ed
Languages
EnglishASL

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
TRICARE
Payment options
military-tricarePrivate InsuranceSelf-Pay / CashState-Funded / Free

Accreditation and licensing

Joint Commission (JCAHO)CARF Accredited

The facility

Wellness ProgrammingAcademic Support / School

Admissions and policies

Smoke-Free FacilityVape-Free Facility

How this compares nearby

Among the 31 treatment centers we list within 30 miles of Altoona, this is one of:

  • 2that offer EMDR
  • 4that hold Joint Commission (JCAHO)
  • 6that offer Inpatient
  • 6that use Holistic
  • 7that treat Chronic Pain

Frequently asked questions

What levels of care does James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center offer?

James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center offers Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient Rehab, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring, Aftercare / Continuing Care, Virtual / Telehealth and Interventions.

What conditions does James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center treat?

James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center treats PTSD / Trauma, Co-Occurring Disorders, Self-Harm and Chronic Pain.

What therapies does James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center use?

James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center offers Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral (DBT), EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy and Trauma-Focused, and 1 others.

Is James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center accredited?

James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center lists accreditation from Joint Commission (JCAHO) and CARF Accredited.

What languages are spoken at James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center?

Services are available in English and ASL.

Who does James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center serve?

James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center lists programmes for Men, Women, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors, Veterans / Military, Couples and Pregnant Women, and 2 others.

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Where this information comes from

Listing details for James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center are compiled from SAMHSA National Directory of Treatment Facilities, findtreatment.gov and the facility's own website.

  • Website checked and reachable 28 July 2026

Record last updated 1 August 2026.

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