VA Palo Alto Healthcare System

201 9th Street, Salinas, California, 93933

Levels of care
Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient Rehab +6 more
Accreditation
Joint Commission (JCAHO), CARF Accredited +1 more
Insurance
TRICARE
Languages
English, Spanish, ASL +1 more
Contact this center
Call 831-884-1000Visit website

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VA Palo Alto Healthcare System in Salinas, California is part of the VA health system and serves veterans and military-connected clients. The facility offers inpatient care and is accredited by the Joint Commission, one of six nearby facilities to hold that accreditation. It accepts TRICARE and other military payment options, reflecting its focus on serving those who have served in the military.

Among a smaller group of local providers, it treats eating disorders and offers EMDR as a therapeutic approach. It is also one of two facilities in the area that provide services in Chinese or Mandarin, allowing care to be delivered in a language some veterans and their families may be more comfortable using.

Conditions treated

Conditions / Mental Health
PTSD / TraumaEating DisordersCo-Occurring DisordersSelf-HarmGambling AddictionChronic 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 Mothers
Age Groups
Young Adults (18–25)Adults (26–64)Seniors (65+)
Gender Program
Co-Ed
Languages
EnglishSpanishASLChinese / Mandarin

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-tricareSelf-Pay / CashState-Funded / Free

Accreditation and licensing

Joint Commission (JCAHO)CARF AccreditedState Licensed

How this compares nearby

Among the 34 treatment centers we list within 30 miles of Salinas, this is one of:

  • 2that offer services in Chinese / Mandarin
  • 3that treat Eating Disorders
  • 4that offer Inpatient
  • 4that offer EMDR
  • 6that hold Joint Commission (JCAHO)

Frequently asked questions

What levels of care does VA Palo Alto Healthcare System offer?

VA Palo Alto Healthcare System offers Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient Rehab, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring, Aftercare / Continuing Care, Virtual / Telehealth and Interventions, and 1 others.

What conditions does VA Palo Alto Healthcare System treat?

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

What therapies does VA Palo Alto Healthcare System use?

VA Palo Alto Healthcare System offers Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral (DBT), EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy and Trauma-Focused, and 1 others.

Is VA Palo Alto Healthcare System accredited?

VA Palo Alto Healthcare System lists accreditation from Joint Commission (JCAHO), CARF Accredited and State Licensed.

What languages are spoken at VA Palo Alto Healthcare System?

Services are available in English, Spanish, ASL and Chinese / Mandarin.

Who does VA Palo Alto Healthcare System serve?

VA Palo Alto Healthcare System lists programmes for Men, Women, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors, Veterans / Military, Couples and Pregnant Women, and 1 others.

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Where this information comes from

Listing details for VA Palo Alto Healthcare System 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 2 August 2026.

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