VA Puget Sound Healthcare System

9600 Veterans Drive SW, Tacoma, Washington, 98493

Levels of care: Detox, Inpatient, Residential Rehab +6 more
Accreditation: Joint Commission (JCAHO), SAMHSA-Listed +1 more
Insurance: Medicaid, Medicare +1 more
Languages: English, ASL

Contact this center

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

VA Puget Sound Healthcare System in Tacoma, Washington is a Joint Commission-accredited provider offering inpatient care for veterans and their families. It is among a small number of facilities in the area equipped to treat benzodiazepine dependence, one of just a handful locally addressing gambling addiction alongside substance use concerns.

The program serves couples and accepts TRICARE, reflecting its focus on military-connected individuals and their partners. Wellness programming is offered as part of the treatment environment. Among nearby facilities, it stands out for the relatively narrow set of options offering inpatient levels of care and Joint Commission accreditation together.

Conditions treated

Conditions / Mental Health

PTSD / TraumaCo-Occurring DisordersSelf-HarmGambling Addiction

Substances Treated

AlcoholOpioidsCocaineMethamphetamineBenzodiazepinesStimulantsNicotine / Tobacco

Treatment approaches

Therapies Offered

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

Treatment Approaches

Evidence-BasedHolisticTrauma-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

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

MedicaidMedicareTRICARE

Payment options

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

Accreditation and licensing

Joint Commission (JCAHO)SAMHSA-ListedState Licensed

The facility

Wellness Programming

Admissions and policies

Smoke-Free FacilityVape-Free Facility

How this compares nearby

Among the 95 treatment centers we list within 30 miles of Tacoma, this is one of:

1that treat Benzodiazepines
5that treat Gambling Addiction
10that offer Inpatient
16that hold Joint Commission (JCAHO)
27that serve Couples

Frequently asked questions

What levels of care does VA Puget Sound Healthcare System offer?

VA Puget Sound 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 1 others.

What conditions does VA Puget Sound Healthcare System treat?

VA Puget Sound Healthcare System treats PTSD / Trauma, Co-Occurring Disorders, Self-Harm and Gambling Addiction.

What therapies does VA Puget Sound Healthcare System use?

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

Is VA Puget Sound Healthcare System accredited?

VA Puget Sound Healthcare System lists accreditation from Joint Commission (JCAHO), SAMHSA-Listed and State Licensed.

What languages are spoken at VA Puget Sound Healthcare System?

Services are available in English and ASL.

Who does VA Puget Sound Healthcare System serve?

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