Veterans Affairs Medical Center

135 East 38th Street, Erie, Pennsylvania, 16504

Levels of care: Detox, Inpatient, Residential Rehab +6 more
Accreditation: Joint Commission (JCAHO)
Insurance: TRICARE
Languages: English, ASL

Contact this center

Call 814-860-2038 Visit website

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

The Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Erie, Pennsylvania is a VA-operated facility serving veterans and military-connected clients. It offers medical detox as one of only a few such programs among nearby facilities, and provides EMDR, a therapy not widely offered by other local providers in this comparison set. Gambling addiction is among the conditions treated here, which is uncommon in the area.

The facility holds Joint Commission accreditation and operates as a smoke-free environment. It accepts TRICARE and military insurance as payment options, reflecting its focus on serving veterans and active-duty service members seeking care within a structured, accredited setting.

Conditions treated

Conditions / Mental Health

PTSD / TraumaCo-Occurring DisordersSelf-HarmGambling Addiction

Substances Treated

AlcoholOpioidsNicotine / Tobacco

Treatment approaches

Therapies Offered

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

Treatment Approaches

Evidence-BasedTrauma-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

TRICARE

Payment options

military-tricareState-Funded / Free

Accreditation and licensing

Joint Commission (JCAHO)

Admissions and policies

Smoke-Free FacilityVape-Free Facility

How this compares nearby

Among the 26 treatment centers we list within 30 miles of Erie, this is one of:

1that offer EMDR
3that offer Detox
3that treat Gambling Addiction
4that hold Joint Commission (JCAHO)
6that serve Veterans / Military

Frequently asked questions

What levels of care does Veterans Affairs Medical Center offer?

Veterans Affairs Medical Center 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 Veterans Affairs Medical Center treat?

Veterans Affairs Medical Center treats PTSD / Trauma, Co-Occurring Disorders, Self-Harm and Gambling Addiction.

What therapies does Veterans Affairs Medical Center use?

Veterans Affairs Medical Center offers Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral (DBT), EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy and Trauma-Focused.

Is Veterans Affairs Medical Center accredited?

Veterans Affairs Medical Center lists accreditation from Joint Commission (JCAHO).

What languages are spoken at Veterans Affairs Medical Center?

Services are available in English and ASL.

Who does Veterans Affairs Medical Center serve?

Veterans Affairs Medical Center lists programmes for Men, Women, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors, Veterans / Military and Couples.

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Where this information comes from

Listing details for Veterans Affairs Medical Center are compiled from SAMHSA National Directory of Treatment Facilities, findtreatment.gov and the facility's own website.